Distance Learning / Online Short Courses - UK & Worldwide

International Career Institute - Online Courses for UK & Global Students:
Study at your own pace & convenience: We provide a learning schedule that suits you to study at home or at your work place around the world. The International Career Institute (ICI) is a leading distance education provider offering a wide range of online courses at Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels to students in the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Africa, Asia, Australia & elsewhere around the world. These qualifications include accredited courses in popular career fields such as business, bookkeeping, HR management, hospitality, events, media & PR, design, photography, health & beauty, education, law, animal care, and more.

• 91% Met student expectations
• 98% Happy with tutorial support
• 91% Would recommend to a friend.

Internationally Accredited & Recognised:
• ICI is an accredited and recognised member of the International Accreditation and Recognition Council (IARC) and the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC). We are also a member of the College of Teachers.

• ICI is proud of the fact that many of the students who enrol with us for further training or professional development are employees of businesses and government departments. Their course fees have been either partially or fully funded by employers. 

• This provides a strong indicator of acceptance and recognition by employers and industry.


Our Philosophy:
• "Real Skills for the Real World" is the fundamental philosophy toward learning at ICI. Our learning content, faculty and graduate outcomes are geared towards imparting practical knowledge and skills.

• The Institute was founded on the principle that the key to success in today’s business and work environment is knowledge.

• Our mission is to provide our learners with high quality courses that develop highly effective graduates who have the knowledge and skills to embark on a new chosen career or advance themselves in careers they may already be engaged with.

• Online learning means that you can study at your own pace and at a schedule that best meets your needs.

Our Purpose:
• To create and advance new and existing career prospects for its learners.
• To cater to a broad range of people ranging from school leavers to men and women in established careers.
• To instill within each student that the key to success in today’s business and work environment is knowledge.
• To offer programs that focus on the application of theory, concepts and skills so that graduates can meet future challenges that may be presented.
• To support students with services that foster success, personal development and career potential.
• To provide curricula developed in consultation with practitioner faculty who are industry experts.

Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs include:

• Business Courses:
Advertising; Sales; Marketing; Travel & Tourism; Human Resources; Real Estate; E-Business; Import / Export (International Trade); Executive Secretarial; Life Coaching; Catering & Cooking.

• Management Courses:
Business Management; Frontline Management; Project Management; Retail Management; Hospitality Management; Sports Management.

• Finance Courses:
Bookkeeping; MYOB (Mind Your Own Business).

• Events, Media & PR Courses:
Event Management; Wedding Planner; Public Relations; Journalism.

• Design Courses:
IT (Web Design); Graphic Design & Desktop Publishing; Photography; Fashion Design; Fashion Stylist & Image Consultant; Interior Design & Decoration; Jewellery Design; Floristry; Landscaping; Horticulture.

• Beauty Courses:
Beauty Therapy & Make Up; Hairdressing.

• Health & Fitness Courses:
Natural Health (Nutrition); Counselling & Psychology; Nursing Assistant; Dental Assistant; Pharmacy Assistant; Medical Secretary; Personal Trainer; Massage.

• Law and Justice Courses:
Paralegal Secretarial; Mediation; Political Science; Criminal Psychology; Criminal Justice & Criminology; Forensics; Private Investigation.

• Veterinary & Animal Care Courses:
Zoology; Pet Care / VET Assistant; Equine / Horse Care.

• Education Courses:
Nanny; Teachers Aide; TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certificate course; Biblical Studies & Ministry.

• In order to receive your Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma, you must successfully complete all units of work. There is no final examination as you will have already demonstrated your competency across each unit of the course.

• You are able to submit assessments via email or mail to your tutor who will mark and return your submission. The process is repeated until you have completed all the assessment tasks.

Graduation Package:

• On completion of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion at the relevant level (Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma / Executive Diploma) and official transcripts indicating the units undertaken during your study and your results. 

• As part of your graduation package, you will also receive official transcripts which indicate the units undertaken during your study and your results, as well as a letter of recommendation.

• ICI also provides a Certified Professional CV Writer free of charge to help you compose your CV.

•  "To be honest, you cannot beat the services or the people that I have dealt with. I loved the business management course. I often rely on what I have learnt in my course."
Sanil

•  "This is my 3rd course i have completed with ICI and it has been a great experience. Really a great place to study further with really good support. Thanks."
Anne

•  "It's exactly what I've been looking for. I can't say enough about marketing course. I like the marketing course more and more each day because it makes my life a lot easier and gives me the tools I need to become better in my position."
John

•  "The course was one of the most rewarding courses I have taken. It was practical and useful. Since doing the course I have had the confidence to deal with clients and I take on projects. I now take a more active role in my workplace and I now feel that I am making daily contributions to my company."
Ashley

•  "I wasn’t able to leave my full time job to study so distance learning suited me best. I was able to set my own timetable and submit assessments around my own commitments. Had it not been for the flexible nature of the course I would not been able complete my studies!" 
Michael

•  "I was impressed and inspired by your program. I always received prompt and useful feedback from my tutor. The program was dynamite and the assistance I received from ICI in starting my very own Interior Design and Decoration business was invaluable.

The course is without a doubt one of the best investments I have made in myself and now I am reaping the awards."
Daniel