Certificate Courses Online

Online Certificates from ADL delivered through Distance Learning and Home Study, are a Level 4 attainment. For comparative purposes, level 2 is at the level of a G.C.S.E. and level 3 is at the level of an A level. Please note that levels are not related to how difficult a course is, but an indication of how much you will learn in the course.For this reason, unless stated differently, you will not require G.C.S.Es, AS levels or A levels to take an ADL Certificate course.

All our Certificates have been bench-marked to the UK FHEQ (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) and the EQF (European Qualifications Framework) by ASIQUAL, a UK based awarding body offering qualifications that recognise both students’ academic achievements and evidenced skills.

Get a Qualification: Qualifications for our Certificates, are endorsed and issued by TQUK (Training Qualifications UK) for which The Academy for Distance Learning is a recognised centre. TQUK is an Ofqual Approved Awarding Organisation and ADL’s recognition number with TQUK is:1709318. In order to maintain our Recognised Centre status, we are subject to yearly EVs (Evaluation Visits) to ensure that we conform to, and are meeting the high standards demanded by a company listed on the Ofqual Register. The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams and tests in England. Colloquially and publicly, Ofqual is often referred to as the exam "watchdog".

In addition to receiving a TQUK/ADL Certificate, students will also receive an official transcript of their grades, signed and authorised by the Academy’s Registrar.

Already in work and need Professional Development? ADL provides a number of CPD courses, delivered online via a Home Study and Distance Learning format. For example, if you are a teacher, then Educational Psychology would be a great addition to your professional skills. If you manage a farm, our online course in Agricultural Marketing will help develop your ability to analyse and manage marketing problems in your agricultural enterprise, including market research, management of your marketing, promotions, handling produce, packaging, distribution, customer relations and more.

Get a Career: Sometimes a good course related to a career you are interested in, is sufficient to get you in on the ground floor. For example, Fish and Shellfish farming, with a 7% growth rate year-on-year, is an area worth looking at. You can prepare yourself to take advantage of this developing industry with an Aquaculture course. An area where there is a real need for caring people is the home care industry. If you want to work in the caring profession, then our course on Caring for Elderly people, will help you to understand the needs of the older generation, so that you can care for them better.

Learn something of interest: This may be just as a hobby or for personal home use. Whatever your reason for wanting to undertake an online study course, ADL can help. From learning to make the most of your money in our online Financial (Money) Management course, to a course on Roses and even Carnivorous Plants, you can become educated to a level 4 standard.

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