A career in the British Armed Forces is dynamic and fulfilling. However, the demands of military life can make earning an academic qualification with an action-packed career feel like mission impossible.
The Skim – November 2019’s business inspiration summary
8th November 2019
As the end of the year draws near, The Skim is here to keep you motivated and inspired with another superb selection of entrepreneurial tales.
This month covers innovative startup ideas, transformative rebranding and expert business tips.
5 Career-Boosting Distance Learning Courses
23rd October 2019
The adage that ‘every day’s a school day’ certainly applies to distance learners.
Because although flexible online courses are designed for life, a natural thirst for knowledge is a key motivational catalyst.
However, the vocational value of a recognised course is also crucial when weighting up whether you can balance earning a qualification with work and family commitments.
What support will I get on a distance learning course?
18th July 2019
When you’ve chosen your academic subject, arranged your finances and are confident that you can fit learning into your lifestyle, you might still be wondering what kind of support you can expect on a distance learning course. At a bricks and mortar institution, staff are on hand permanently to help with a range of questions on everything from admin arrangements …
How can I fund my distance learning course?
22nd May 2019
When you want to fit a career-enhancing qualification flexibly into a busy lifestyle with work and family duties, distance learning is an excellent choice. But with financial commitments to consider, you’ll have to find manageable ways to pay for your course, which mean that you can concentrate on a rich learning experience while minimising money worries. Luckily, there are a …
How do I choose the right distance learning course?
3rd May 2019
Once you’ve decided that the flexibility of distance learning fits your lifestyle, choosing the right course is probably your next consideration. And picking the perfect qualification depends on different criteria. For instance, your main motivation might be moving up the career ladder in your current company, switching to a different sector, setting up your own business or simply satisfying a …
What are the benefits of distance learning?
29th April 2019
Earning a degree requires commitment, a financial investment and the ability to balance study with family or other responsibilities. So taking time to learn about the benefits of distance learning in comparison to campus-based study allows you to choose which learning style fits your lifestyle and will help you to fulfil your aspirations. Our comparison of the positive aspects of …
10 health tips when you study from home
25th April 2019
The flexibility and convenience of studying from home are hallmarks of an Anglia Ruskin Distance Learning degree. And although our courses are designed to slot smoothly into busy lifestyles, it’s still important to prepare effectively to maintain physical and mental wellbeing throughout your academic journey. These top 10 tips will help you establish the healthy habits which supercharge success. 1. …
Transformative #TidyingUp — 3 reasons to supercharge your spring clean
2nd April 2019
It’s accepted wisdom that keeping your home, office or study area neat and tidy destroys dirt and helps you feel more focused. But with Netflix stars like Marie Kondo making headlines, cleanliness is no longer merely a household task — it’s a cathartic cultural movement that attracts millions. So can clutching a cloth really cleanse your mind and body as …
10 Traits of a terrific manager
27th March 2019
Business success depends on a blend of passion, performance and people skills brought to life by behaviours and relationships from the C-Suite to the shop floor. But ultimately, the buck stops with bosses —and for thought leaders like Gordon Tredgold, a lack of quality at the top is the number one cause of business failure. If you want to be a …
Championing Charity Digital
12th March 2019
Tight operating margins, fierce fundraising competition and ever-expanding service demands mean that technology is crucial for helping third sector organisations survive and thrive. Yet according to a recent report from experts Tech Trust, although 53 per cent of charities fundraise online, 58 per cent don’t have a defined digital strategy. But with the UK Government launching a £30 million tech fund and …
The Skim — March 2019’s business inspiration summary
11th March 2019
With spring on the horizon, March’s collection of musings from the best brains in business is more cathartic than a deep clean from Marie Kondo. It covers innovating through recombining ideas, pro football coaching, digital entrepreneurship and third sector leadership. Jeff Hoffman ‘Entrepreneurship — the beauty of it is that you can just design the life you want to live …