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Distance Learning Diploma & Certificate Courses in UK

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Open College UK:
Based in Birmingham, Open College UK currently provides over 700 accredited online home study / distance learning courses through our established programs within the United Kingdom. We have over 30,000 students & members on our company books, with courses including Anger Management, Child Psychology, Nutrition, Psychology, Sociology, and many more.

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Why Study with Open College UK?


- Free Membership
All students will receive a FREE membership into the SFTR plus a beautifully printed A4 size Certificate sent to you within your course package along with a FREE A4 size Certificate of membership with the Open College.

- Designatory Lettering
Upon enrolling onto your chosen course, you will become listed on the Foundations Register which is: MSFTR & MOC plus your Diploma title lettering when you have finished your course.

- Money Back Guarantee
Our unbreakable Promise and Guarantee to you: If you are not totally satisfied with your course for any reason whatsoever then simply return it for a 14 day money back guarantee. No questions asked.

Distance Learning / Home Study Certificate & Diploma Courses:


Courses include:
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Anger Management
- Child Care
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Customer Care
- Depression Management
- Forensic Psychology
- Human Resources
- Hypnosis
- Nutrition
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy
- Sociology
- Sports Coaching
- Teaching Assistant
- Weight Loss...

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Address: West Midlands, Birmingham, England B31 4LP, UK / GB
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