Distance Learning Diplomas - worth it?

dashboard_hula

I was wondering if anyone had done a diploma through Kilroys College in Dublin, or a similar distance learning course?

I keep going back to it...it seems like a quick, cheap way to earn ac oveted "piece of paper", and work are willing to pay for it. Along with the fact that I am going bananas with nothing to do at the moment.

If anyone has any experience with these type of courses, or what your opinion is regarding whether the qualification is recognised or not, I'd really appreciate it.

http://www.kilroyscollege.ie/course.php?courseid=4

Tom Dunne

You have to ask yourself how highly are these types of diplomas held?

Personally, I wouldn't say very highly.

I could award you a diploma in the morning. I think you would be better looking for a recognised qualification that is properly accredited.

smashey

As Tom said. If you want to get a diploma, maybe you should look at one that is more widely recognised.

dashboard_hula

Aye, I suppose you really do get what you paid for in the end. I know myself I couldn't stick a 4 year degree course (been there, done that) but it's kind of hard to convince prospective employers that you have the skills to do the job out of sheer persuasive ability, without something to back it up.

Tom Dunne

Don't forget the Institutes of Technology do 2- and 3-year courses too. You can then, if you want, go on to do the 4th year and get the honours degree.

EdgarAllenPoo

I have the diploma in adult psychology from Kilroy's and I would even wipe my arse with it.

giddyup

Have you considered the OU. You can get a cert in less than a year and you can build on it up to a degree at your leisure if you want to keep going. I can't recommend them highly enough.

http://www3.open.ac.uk/courses/classifications/business_and_management.shtm