Has anyone heard of or done a course with learing-at-home.co.uk?

Question

I am looking into doing a personal trainer diploma. I've searched for a good deal and found one with learning-at-home.co.uk. The course is really cheap at £450. The other home learning centre i found was £2000 for the same course! That company phoned me today and warned me away from learning-at-home.co.uk as it sounded "too cheap" to be a legit diploma. I was just wondering if anyone else out there has done this course with this company? If so was it what you expected??

Answer 1

Neither of the diplomas will be "legit"

Before spending money on any home course you should research carefully who will recognise their qualifications.

Anyone can start up a private company and award diplomas. You or I can do that.

Is it a recognised educational qualification? If not stay awya and save your money.

Answer 2

I agree with Katrina, they sound well iffy. If you want to be a personal trainer I'd suggest going along to local gyms and talking to the trainers to find out what courses they took and what qualifications are required to get a job.

Answer 3

I'v never heard of them but if I were you I would steer clear of ALL these types of companies, they are not an Educational body but a business, their sole purpose is to make money and they are largely unregulated.

Go through a reputable system such as the open university.