Open Study College www.openstudycollege.com Reviews
Latest Reviews
★★★★★
“Higher Level Teaching Assistant Course is the BEST”
Written on: 10/05/2013 by Rumena (1 review written)
Started the higher level teaching course NVQ Level 4 at the begining of March. Half way through the course which is great! tutor support is exellent for me as she responds to my questions regarding my course within 24 hours max. The course material that I recieved is great because it is easy to understand with all the support required to enhance my learning on every topic. However recieving feedback on assignments is slow which needs improving. However overall my tutor is best for... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“Excellent course ”
Written on: 20/04/2013 by kipperfillet (3 reviews written)
I am doing the Personal Assistant Level 3 course, the course contents is very interesting and I am enjoying doing the assignments. There is no pressure at all to finish the course and my tutor has given me beneficial advice to pass the assignments, I will more than likely look to do another course when I have finished this one. (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“Money well spent!”
Written on: 19/03/2013
I am doing the Diet, Nutrition and Exercise for Children Course. It is really interesting and i'm really glad I chose to do this course! It's easy to understand and the feedback you get is brilliant. It only took a couple of days for my information to come through the post then I could start it whenever I was ready! My tutor is great, if I have a question or if I dont understand something, I can just email her and she emails me back the same day with help! This is the same for my... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“I found the course documents easy to follow and have...”
Written on: 19/03/2013 by Lizredfern (1 review written)
I found the course documents easy to follow and have enjoyed the learning experience as a whole. The process for submitting assignments is very simple; all six of my assignments have been marked and returned to me within 24-48 hours of submitting them. Very impressed. I am planning to enrol on another course very shortly. Thank you! (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“early years course”
Written on: 16/03/2013
i enrolled on a early years course got 1year to complete but actualy completed within 6weeks. i think this home learning course was the best ever opportunity for me espeialy with having two children i could afford to money or time to go to college to take advantage of this course, i was extremely pleased with the tutor support she was reaally helpful always a help at hand marked all my assessments within 3 working days so that helped me to complete much quikly, i am now ready to start... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“Interesting course, great support.”
Written on: 07/03/2013
I'm very much enjoying my course. As there are no specific due dates for any of the assignments it gives me the chance to set myself targets but means that I do not have to worry if I'm not able to start the next module straight away. The course material is thorough and the task details and assessment criteria are easy to follow. My tutor replies promptly to any of my correspondence and gives useful feedback. Having everything online is great as I'm able to file and access all my work... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★☆☆
“Lots of hidden charges! Maybe not great for A levels...”
Written on: 05/03/2013
To start with, I thought Open Study were amazing! However, further on I am really regretting spending the money on the courses! You would expect to have to pay for your exams, but I wasn't told how much my practical assessment for Biology would cost - £250 on top of the £400 I paid for the course to begin with! I also had to go through the hassle of finding somewhere that would allow me to do the assessment as a private candidate. For my Health and Social Care, don't even get me started!... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★☆
“Nutrition Consultant course - So far so good! :-)”
Written on: 17/11/2012
So far so good! :-) I have been enrolled with the college for the last 2 months, and I have had a good chance to look at the course content and to get started on the assignements. I think the course is certainly not easy, and it is a challenge to search for and find all the information. But I am fascinated by the subject and very motivated so that helps. Home study courses in general require a fair bit of that to keep going obviously. No-one is going to chase after you to keep going. The... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.comDonnakolev's Comment
Written on: 05/01/2013
Trying to work out whether this place is a scam or not, Can you recommend them?
Reply to this comment
Happydaysharon's Comment
Written on: 07/01/2013
I felt kind of the same at first, looking everywhere to see if I could find some sort of confirmation... In the end I took the plunge and I have to say everything went well so far. Each time I write to my tutor I get a thorough reply very quickly, and a note from the college acknowledging that they are aware that I wrote, and then that the question is resolved. My daughter now also registered for a course. I didn't finish the course yet of course, so I don't have the certificate yet, but I confident it's all legit. Hope this helps.
Reply to this comment
Donnakolev's Comment
Written on: 08/01/2013
Thanks thats great.
Reply to this comment
★★★★☆
“Go for it”
Written on: 14/11/2012 by playfulkit (1 review written)
After finding this course online, I was a bit anxious over my capabilities to complete the more in depth units which I have had no previous experience of, but having sat down and used the course material, which is extremely helpful and very well presented, I am finding that I'm actually pretty good at it. All communication with myself and the course tutor has been super speedy and top form. I'm currently 4 assignments complete out of 6 and hoping to get the rest done this week. Would... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“Home study is the way to go!”
Written on: 13/11/2012 by ccspyder (0 reviews written)
I am currently doing an AROMATHERAPY COURSE through Open Study College in the UK. Why so long distance all the way from Australia you ask? I studied the on-line courses available in Oz. Nothing they had compared to the Open Study College program or the way they described being in a course. And it was all true. The Tutor is supportive and helpful. Assistance with any problems is fast and comprehensive. And the course is well planned out with the core material giving just the right amount of... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
See next 10 reviews
Showing 1 - 10 of 64 Reviews
★★★★★
“Level 3 Health and Social Care Course”
Written on: 12/11/2012 by rachel.bond (1 review written)
I had gaps in my knowledge and understanding of the Health and Social Care sector which cost me a recent job interview. I decided the best way to plug these gaps at an affordable price was to undertake distance learning.I chose the Open Study College because it offered a course that I could study in my own time, at my own pace. The college contacted me by phone as soon as I registered an interest and were helpful in enabling me to decide if their course was right for me without any hard... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★☆☆☆
“Don't go there!”
Written on: 01/10/2012
The first tutor I had was an absolute joke, took weeks to get back to my e-mails, and months to mark my assignments (she marked 3 in 8 months which I think is very poor), I then asked for another tutor which I was very pleased with (took about 3 days max to get an assignment back to me). I didn't receive my NUS card until I had finished the course, after nearly a year of asking the college for one, and I still havn't received my free cv writing service which they promise to do. I'm so glad I... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“Basic Maths Level 2”
Written on: 27/09/2012
I am enjoying my course as it is challenging and thorough. My core skills are improving and I am becoming more confident with maths. My tutor has given me excellent feedback and responds to submitted units very quickly. I'm very happy with my course. (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★☆☆☆☆
“Avoid like the plague!”
Written on: 21/09/2012
I have contacted my tutor on numerous occasions and have received no response what so ever. I have called for help and other staff members were very unhelpful, giving me the 'run about'. It has now been 3 months and I still haven't had any help and they are avoiding giving me my money back. Complete robbery. I now have started court proceedings to get my refund. Don't waste your money!!! (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.comSk84's Comment
Written on: 27/10/2012
I am currently looking into cancelling after only 1 month. As far as I can see the course has to be paid in full as I did not request a cancellation after 5 days of enrolling. I have a similar problem... was promised a world of help and feel that I get nothing.
Reply to this comment
Laureneva's Comment
Written on: 11/03/2013
I know you wrote this comment a while ago but was wondering if you managed to get a refund? I also want a refund & they are refusing. How do I go about this? Can you help?!
Reply to this comment
★★★★★
“open study college course”
Written on: 31/08/2012
choosing to Study mental health and social care (level 4) was a tough decision for me but i was relieved when i recieved my study pack everything i needed to start the course was in there ,it did not take very long for me to submitt my first assignment which i passed. The course notes are easily understandable and easy to follow. Instructions are clear and to add the icing on the cake my tutor is fantastic. She replies to my messages quickly, I really made the right choice to study with... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★☆
“SOCIAL WORK WITH FAMILIES AND CHILDREN”
Written on: 25/08/2012 by PARVEEN8193 (1 review written)
this course is ideal for me as i want a career in social WORK, i have the experience so need the QUALIFICATIONS. i can work around my family committments and do not have to go to COLLEGE. the course is easy to understand and the support is GREAT. i have had a few family commitments lately and along with school holidays and can learn at my own PACE. a freephone number with telephone support from the tutor would have been great but it is online support ONLY. (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★☆☆☆☆
“Woeful”
Written on: 23/08/2012 by Pestilence (1 review written)
Enrolled for Computerised Bookkeeping 3. Download not available for weeks on end so I cancelled. Tutor useless, Student Liaison worse. Did get my money back though, which was something at least. Would also like to say that NCC Home Learning were the ones who put me into contact with OSC and so are equally blameworthy. (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.comSk84's Response to Pestilence's Review
Written on: 27/10/2012
how did you go about cancelling and getting a refund after the 5 day period? All my course material is available but I had to do the run around to find out how to get started and I feel that i am out of my depth now I realise that the tutor is hardly support. I have not paid in full but as far as I have read in the terms and cond. I have to pay the remainder in full wether i cancel or not.
Reply to this comment
Pestilence's reply to Sk84's Comment
Written on: 29/10/2012
Speak to NCC if that's who you used to enrol; I cancelled the direct debit and then requested a refund and to be fair they were pretty prompt in organising it, probably because they were bang to rights and I hadn't received value for money. I would say there's a decent chance you'll get refunded if dissatisfied. Good luck anyway!
Reply to this comment
Samantha123456's Response to Pestilence's Review
Written on: 30/01/2013
Thank god we clocked them, no one try this college out as it is bad all the way especially if you need your child benefit to carry on they told us they wouldn't give us no proof of child benefit and got rather snappy when my mum started asking them questions about themselves.
DO NOT GO THERE IF YOU DO YOUR MAKING A BIG MISTAKE!!!!
Reply to this comment
★★☆☆☆
“Tutor is rubbish ”
Written on: 23/08/2012
The course work is confusing! It seems to jump from section to section. As for the tutor i can't put into words how unhelpful she is. The tumour doesn't even have the same course work as me for a start, doesnt recall me sending her my first assistment (which I did) and when I asked about a question I needed help on she couldn't help due to the fact she didn't have the correct course work but then also went on to give me no further help on the question. This course is a COMPLETE WASTE OF... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“This is the First Time I`ve Enjoyed Doing Maths”
Written on: 06/08/2012
I am very happy with the course so far and am finding it very interesting. I'll admit that before I started your course I was wondering how difficult it will be to learn A-Level Maths from a distance. But once I started I was amazed how well and detailed the course was written. The different topics are explained very well and are easy to follow. Christine, my tutor, is very friendly. I was pleasantly surprised when I sent in my first assignment and the corrections were sent back the next... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“Great and very understandable”
Written on: 02/08/2012 by BianiB1
I am finding the course material very understandable and I particually like the guided activities as it lets me progress more and and it clears up bits I am not fully confident with however not all of the links work. The support I am getting from my tutor is great all of my questions I have asked have been answered fully and quickly. I am 12 years old and really enjoy doing my course around my school work. As mentioned before I am finding my course clear and full of knowledge for me to... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
See next 10 reviews
Showing 11 - 20 of 64 Reviews
★★★★★
“HR course”
Written on: 02/08/2012 by alecfreitas (1 review written)
Actually, I was looking for a short term course which could enable me with a good content and help me to improve my skills in HR since my objective is to get a better job when going back to my home country, and I could meet my goal when I came across Open Study College on the net. I have been enjoying everything in my course. The material is really nice, well prepared and great subjects. I'm totally involved! Tutor wise, I have nothing to complain. He is very knowledgeable, attentive and... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“new student”
Written on: 01/08/2012
the course was easy to find on the web site. very good explanation of course contents. the staff on the phones are very helpful and put your mind at ease with the smallest of questions. e-mails are easy to follow. payment system is very clear. tutors are quick with replies and answers helping you get started. big thumbs up for adult learning. (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★☆
“Student with very steep learning curve”
Written on: 26/07/2012
I decided to do A Level Law, not having studied for over 30 years, really to keep my brain active and for a challenge. I enquired locally but there seemed very limited A Level Courses available, so I decided it would have to be by distance learning and found the Open Study College via an internet search. The price of the course seemed quite reasonable, well the reduced price that is. Enrolment was easy and problem free. However, I was slightly confused in that I enrolled with the Open... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“Human Resources L3”
Written on: 24/07/2012
I find the course material easy to understand and attractively packaged. The general information booklet that came with it is very useful, including a few encouraging tips about how to study in the best possible way. My tutor has been very supportive so far and provided me with very constructive and encouraging critcism after submitting my first assignment. (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★☆
“Educational, inspire and challenging”
Written on: 20/07/2012
It is a very useful tool nowadays for those who find studying difficult in a class. I would consider a challenge for me as it is a new way to improve my skills in what I like most. (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“Excellent Veterinary course”
Written on: 17/07/2012 by Kayshahh (1 review written)
Brilliant course, would definitely recommend to another. Great tutor support with fast replies and informative results. Very pleased. (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“Enjoying my studies ”
Written on: 17/07/2012
I find my study material very good. Everything is clear and understandable. It was very nice and thoughtful for Open Study College to provide me with all the equipments (calculator, mouse mat, pen and student bag) for the studies. It felt very personal and I do very much appreciate this gesture. I have purchased the book (which I find very handy) that was advised so getting additional information from there. I haven't contacted my tutor for any help yet, as I do manage to go through it... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“Writing a Journal for Personal Development”
Written on: 25/06/2012 by janemariajones (1 review written)
This course is an excellent introduction to what I hope will be a lifetime of Journal Writing. Journal Writing has a myriad of uses in everyday life. The course material is well devised, excellently written, very comprehensive and easy to follow.I am very impressed with the entire package and would recommend it to anyone. The tutor support is excellent. Any questions are answered promptly in a friendly manner. I hope that further courses on this topic will be offered in the future. (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“brilliant would recommend to a friend ”
Written on: 21/06/2012
love this course everytime i get in touch with the tutor they reply quickly always giving me advice on how i can improve my assissments. its nice not to be pressured into handing in assissmenst by a certain date. the handouts in the folder related to the course is a big help. i also love that i can go at my own pace, have no pressure and it doesn't interfere with my job. nothing bad to say about this course i would recommend to a friend. its good value for money. (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“Mental health & social care review”
Written on: 21/06/2012 by kayla_88 (1 review written)
I think this is an amazing course for anyone who wants to know more about mental health and work in social care. So far, I've completed two units (nearly three) and have found this course extremely interesting - the tutor couldn't be anymore helpful and she's very supportive, giving me constructive feedback on all my assignments. So far, I have not found anything I don't like, although I am finding bits hard, but to be fair - it's supposed to be. It goes into great detail about different... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
See next 10 reviews
Showing 21 - 30 of 64 Reviews
★★★★★
“This is the second course i have done with open study...”
Written on: 16/06/2012 by Billie2289 (1 review written)
This is the second course i have done with open study college. I am so grateful for the tutor support. I have a 3 year old son and open study college is perfect to study with as i can do it in my own time once my son is in bed. Since completeing the first course i have found a good job and very much enjoying it which is why i am now furthuring my studies. I would reccomend this to anyone who is looking to study but havent got the time. (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.comJordan-Louise's Response to Billie2289's Review
Written on: 14/01/2013
Hi, I have noticed you mentioned already doing a course with them, I am currently looking into doing a course, however i wont be paying for it my parents will be so there abit apprehensive about it as my dad has been scammed by an online college company so doesn't really want me doing it online. The online website he used was similar layout and offers everything that this college does but at the end of his course he was asked to pay an extra £500 on top of what he had already payed to have the certificate. As you have already done a course with them I was wondering if you had to pay anymore money once you had completed the course to get your certificate?
Reply to this comment
★★★★☆
“My first home learning experience”
Written on: 14/06/2012
The course so far is ok, the materials I received are good and easy to understand. Its the first time i've done any home studying so was worrying a bit but emailed my tutor, who put my mind at rest. It's took a while to get into it but i've just finished the first assesment so I will be emailing it to my tutor any day, fingers crossed I will have done ok. I also liked the Guided learning activities as I found they really have expanded my understanding and knowledge of the subject. (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“Hello everyone I am getting on with my course very...”
Written on: 12/06/2012 by AnaMavrova (1 review written)
Hello everyone I am getting on with my course very well.I have finished Unit 2 and I am wating for my assessment. So far I am happy with the study materials and my tutor support. To be honest in the beggining I thought, that it will be much harder, but difficulty is gradually in each next unit. One of the things, that really helps me is the comprehensive instructions at the end of the units. Also if I need any help I can always ask my tutor. She concerns with me as a friend not... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“nice brilliant”
Written on: 10/06/2012 by stankey
everything done from the beginning to the end is perfect (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“The Animal Behaviour Course!”
Written on: 29/05/2012
Studying animal behaviour has been a great success! I have thoroughly enjoyed studying this subject with the Open Study College. It’s easy to understand and you learn so much! Sending work to my tutor was simple and the feedback was really helpful. I have completed 5 out of my 6 units, so I’m still doing the course at the moment. I must admit I don’t want it to end! Doing this course has also given me more confidence when applying for animal-based jobs, I feel like I know so much more... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“Fantastic overall learning experience .Great tutor...”
Written on: 23/05/2012 by RalphSaunders (1 review written)
I highly recommend this course and school.I tried another school, only to find it confusing and no support, so I withdraw and enrol at Open Study College and I can honestly say one of the best moves I have ever made. (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“Great Course, Fantastic Value, Brilliant Home Study...”
Written on: 14/05/2012 by Abi.a (1 review written)
I am currently studying for a Level 4 diploma in Social Work with Children and Families, and I must say I'm really impressed with the course. I was sceptical at first, as I'd never studied with a 'home study provider' before, but I'm glad I made the call and signed up for the course; no regrets at all! The Course Advisors are also very helpful, and do ask you a few questions to get to know more about you and your goals etc, just to help you really make the right choice, especially if you're... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“Open study college is a starndared place to study.”
Written on: 10/05/2012 by sammyjeff1
I am really impressed. I have a degree in Sociology from Africa and have practice in many capacity and also I did a distance learning course recently,But i must commend Open study college. My tutor is good,she knows what she is doing. I found it a bit difficult at the initial stage due to other commitment and the fact that I wasnt really accustomed to distance learning. But I am picking up gradually,and I am glad for taking the step to studying with this college. (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“Enjoy going back to school”
Written on: 09/05/2012
I am really enjoying studying with Open College. Their manuals are well written and easy to use. The tutors are friendly and prompt responding to any problems or questions. Being a mature student was quite a scary thought but the whole process from browsing the website to booking and paying for the course to studying and completing the course is really great. I am feeling confident and ready for my exam. There isnt anything negative I can say. I am now at the end of my course and am ready... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“A very Satisfying experience.”
Written on: 04/05/2012
I am specially impressed with the way my course was designed, the assignments do make me work to get my award. The course content itself is very interesting, and the amount of knowledge imparted is very good. I am very happy with my selection of the course and the college. I was also very happy with the way my query was handled when I called the college to talk to an advisor about the choice of my subject. I spoke to Chris who handled my doubts and queries with ease and reassured me totally.... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
See next 10 reviews
Showing 31 - 40 of 64 Reviews
★★★★★
“Human Resources Level 3”
Written on: 30/04/2012 by Jan1956
I have enjoyed all the units as they are relevant to my current role as a Learning & Development Senior Trainer.I found all the units very easy to read and the assignments give real situations to get you thinking how you would approach this. The units cover a wide section of topics which support anyone interested in working within an HR environment. While there are plenty of guidance references I felt that it was made clear that to excel you really had to do further research which I found... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“Best decision ever”
Written on: 30/04/2012 by DebbiePrewitt (1 review written)
I admit to being disappointed not having a tutor to speak to but have found this is not a problem, Joshua has been very efficient in marking my assignments and his comments have given me confidence to carry on. I knew very little about councelling but I am gaining knowledge and throughly enjoying the experience. I have recommened the college to a few friends. I am very happy I chose this course. When I made the first enquiry the person on the phone was very approachable, answered my... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“A great way to get back in to studying ”
Written on: 30/04/2012 by Lucy607
I have just started studying events managment and wedding planning level 4 from over seas. The open study college couldnt have made it any easier! All the information needed was sent within a week , I had a phone call to straight away on my first enquiry before I picked the course. The materials provided are modern up to date and easy to understand. My tutor has been on hand via email when I need her! I like how personality is encouraged and I would recommend a course with the open study... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“Fantastic place to study”
Written on: 16/04/2012
I found the Open Study college to be a really good experience. My course is fantastic and my tutor is so helpful and friendly. She very easy to contact and has offered me loads of support in relation to my course. My course pack arrived very quickly with my complmentry bag and pen. The course pack is very well presented and very userfriendly and is full of all the information you will need to be able to complete your course. The course is broken down well into small sections which makes it... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★☆
“Not what I expected but good all the same”
Written on: 14/04/2012 by Muminmy
When I signed up for this course I was under the impression that a lot of it would take place online but when I received the course work none of it is online. Never the less I have started it and am currently reading all the recommended authors and am enjoying looking further into the plots as advised and have even re-read some old favorites to dissect the reasons behind them being such firm favorites. There is also very good advice about how to write for the masses as it were as opposed to... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.comOpenstudycollege's Response to Muminmy's Review
Written on: 16/04/2012
Hello Muminmy,
We're glad that you're satisfied with your course so far, despite some initial concern that your course was mostly paper-based instead of online.
We specify the study method on each course page of our website to minimise this sort of confusion, so we're not sure how you came to be under the impression that your course was online. However, if there's anything we could do in future to make it clearer, we'd be most welcoming of your feedback.
May we ask which course you enrolled on and whether you've enjoyed having a course pack, or whether you'd have preferred online study, given the option?
Do keep us updated on your progress - we always appreciate students' feedback!
Best wishes,
Open Study College
Reply to this comment
★★★★★
“definately would recommend to a friend!”
Written on: 03/04/2012 by suzlong
im currently studying psychology level 3 and thouroughly enjoying the course. once paid for, the material was delivered quickly and i could get started straight away (although there is a delivery charge for the course material, which would be better if clearly stated on the web site). i have an online tutor to help with any queries. as a mum of 3 i am very busy during the day, so open study college is perfect to do in the evenings (or whenever i have a spare moment!). maybe the one thing... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★☆☆☆☆
“I was looking for a CompTIA A+ training course for my...”
Written on: 02/04/2012 by Gavin123 (1 review written)
I was looking for a CompTIA A+ training course for my son and researched a number of options online. The Open College course looked fairly comprehensive compared to the others. I telephoned the college and was informed that the course was computer based but came with a comprehensive set of manuals. I felt that this warranted the additional cost and judging by the rather extortionate carriage charge (£17.99), I was expecting a rather large package. I placed my order but imagine my... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.comOpenstudycollege's Response to Gavin123's Review
Written on: 17/04/2012
Dear Gavin123,
We’re very sorry that you weren’t entirely satisfied with the cost and contents of the CompTIA training course, and we hope that our full refund within 7 days was an acceptable solution to your concerns.
I can confirm that the delivery charge of £17.99 would have been made in error, as the CompTIA A+ course is CD-ROM-based and therefore has a much lighter parcel weight than our paper-based course packs (these typically contain a course manual, stationery items and textbooks in a study bag). A charge of £17.99 is reserved only for Express Delivery of these large study packs, which are sent via courier, and this must have been mistakenly applied to your order. We can understand how this cost must have seemed unjustified at the time, and we apologise sincerely for this mistake.
Furthermore, it would appear that the incorrect delivery charge unfortunately happened as a result of the main error that you mention –which is that the person on the telephone said that the course came with a ‘comprehensive set of manuals’. This is not the case for CompTIA courses; however, if the Course Advisor on the telephone mistook this to be the case, then a higher delivery charge would have been mistakenly applied for what was thought to be a heavier and much larger course pack.
We have clarified the details of the CompTIA course with all Course Advisors and administrators so that this does not happen in the future, and we hope you will accept our sincerest apologies.
Kind regards,
Open Study College
Reply to this comment
Gavin123's Response to Gavin123's Review
Written on: 18/04/2012
Following Open Study College response to my review it looks like the £17.99 delivery charge was a mistake. Why then did they not refund it? I got the price of the course refunded minus the delivery charge...not impressed.
Reply to this comment
Openstudycollege's Response to Gavin123's Review
Written on: 19/04/2012
Dear Gavin,
In normal circumstances, and as part of our terms and conditions, we would not usually refund the cost of delivery when a student chooses to cancel their course. However, in light of the circumstances you have described, we are happy to refund the £17.99 delivery charge.
If it was your son who enrolled with us, please give us a call on 0800 970 9131 and confirm his details with us so that we can arrange the refund for you.
Kind regards,
Open Study College
Reply to this comment
★★★★★
“ The main course ever”
Written on: 02/04/2012 by Best (1 review written)
Psychology is a course I have always wanted to do. It helps me to understand the different basics of human-beings ways of thinking and behavior and how it mostly relates to their genes. Priory to starting this course I got good guide lines from the staffs, as I was unsure of which Psychology course to to commence, as there are different interesting ones. (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“This course is really helpful”
Written on: 30/03/2012 by Natalie1991
This course is really helpful. It is helping me so much to help me understand why it is important to watch what children eat and what they need to grow. If I had encourage anyone to do this course even if it was to get a more understanding about child care and why it's important this course would be it. What I like the most is that they don't rush you into finishing, you can take all year to complete the course. If I had a problem with some of the course work I'd email my tutor and she would... (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
★★★★★
“Manual Bookkeeping Level 1”
Written on: 15/03/2012 by CCCCCarol
Pleased with my tutor and the course materials. Easy to understand and enjoyed studying. (read more)
Visit openstudycollege.com
See next 10 reviews
Showing 41 - 50 of 64 Reviews
overview
Top 5 Home Study Courses
To calculate the top 5's we take the following factors into account:
• All the star ratings the company/product has received,
• The number of reviews
• How recent the reviews are
As rated by real users
-
1. Safer Food Handler www.saferfoodhandler.co.uk
1453 reviews read latest review -
2. Home Learning College - www.homelearningcollege.com
1890 reviews read latest review -
3. Stonebridge Associated Colleges www.stonebridge.uk.com
508 reviews read latest review -
4. NCC Home Learning www.ncchomelearning.co.uk
112 reviews read latest review -
5. Training Link - www.training-link.co.uk
105 reviews read latest review
Hot Stuff in
Latest Reviews in Home Study Courses
-
Eagle Education & Training Ltd www.eagle-education.co.uk
"Just completed Level 4 AAT - E..." Read More
-
eTeacher Hebrew.com www.eteacherhebrew.com
"Thank you eTeacher!" Read More
-
Home Learning College - www.homelearningcollege.com
"Dont use home learning college " Read More
-
UK Distance Learning & Publishing - www.ukdlp-distance-learning.com
"Project Management Distance Le..." Read More
-
Safer Food Handler www.saferfoodhandler.co.uk
"Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2" Read More
Latest items in Home Study Courses
See more ▼
- You are here:
- Review Centre
- Education
- Home Study Courses
- Open Study College www.openstudycollege.com
- Overview
Lovecat's Comment
Written on: 04/04/2013
Agreed!! Same here.
Supercat's Comment
Written on: 13/04/2013
Can I ask, which Health and social care course with Open Study do you refer to? I am thinking of their level 3 NCFE accredited course and it says there is no exam for this course, or additional costs on top of their course fee. There is also no mention of the written assessments requiring submission via an external college.
Were you on a different course? I really don't want to find myself in your situation!!
Omm9314's Comment
Written on: 13/04/2013
I did A level health and social care. With A levels you have written exams and coursework and so need to sit the exams somewhere and find somewhere that will submit your coursework - which is extremely difficult! I was lucky that I found out about needing to submit it in time as I very nearly missed my deadline. I was also given the old address for my tutor when I posted my coursework to him and that put me back another week when I was already pushed for time! Just make sure you find out everything YOU have to do.
Omm9314's Comment
Written on: 13/04/2013
Glad I'm not the only one!
Supercat's Comment
Written on: 15/04/2013
Thanks, I have called them this morning and got them to confirm all the costs for my chosen course and that there is no need to use any external college. I don't see on there that they offer H&SC as an A level, so perhaps they scrapped it? I'm sorry you had such a bad time with them. I think I probably will take a chance with them, and hope they honour their money-back guarantee if I don't like what arrives in the mail! I have to say I am a little anxious about who they use as tutors though as I asked the student adviser I called for more info on their H&SC tutors (background experience/qualification etc) and they can't disclose these details, even once you enroll. You just get a name on a piece of paper. I hope they are legit.!