How Our Courses Work

Consider the Benefits


An SCI qualification can enhance your skills, expand your knowledge and broaden your credibility in your chosen field of work. Why not make the decision now and turn your home into a classroom?

Our Unique Features

  • begin at any time – complete the course when you are ready
  • study from the comfort of your home, anywhere in the world
  • choose from over 450 short courses, certificates and diplomas in 17 disciplines
  • self-paced learning
  • learning methods – CD-ROM, online or correspondence
  • expert tutor support – unlimited and FREE
  • submit assignments at your own convenience
  • each module is equivalent to 100 hours of study
  • pay in full or by instalments, by credit card, cheque, bank transfer
  • design your own certificate or diploma from modules chosen in different disciplines
  • study courses for vocational purposes, qualifications, career advancement, or personal-enrichment (hobby)
  • exam or project assessment (optional) - in your own location
  • recognised and accredited courses
  • our courses are largely “experiential” learning - our aim is that you learn through experience

Choosing your course of study

Choose from over 450 courses spread across 17 disciplines. It can be an individual module, certificate, diploma, or a qualification that you design yourself.

Get Qualified - Reap the Benefits

Getting a qualification couldn’t be easier. You may start out with one module only and then keep on completing additional modules, until you have reached the required number necessary to achieve the desired qualification. You don’t have to decide immediately how many modules you wish to undertake. Just start with the first module of your choice. It’s that simple.

Qualifications available:

Letter of Achievement: individual module on satisfactory completion of all assignments.
Certificate: 1 module, 100 hours
Proficiency Certificate: 2 modules - 200 hours
Advanced Certificate: 4 modules – 400 hours
Diploma: 6 modules- 600 hours
Advanced Diploma: 8 modules - 800 hours
Higher Advanced Diploma: 12 modules - 1200 hours
Note: All Modules are taught at the same quality and standard whether they are taken for a Letter of Achievement or a Higher Advanced Diploma.

Prior study or work experience recognition - If you have already learnt things which are taught in a course, either through previous study or work experience, you may be able to obtain credit towards your chosen course, eliminating the need to repeat material, and thereby reducing the time taken to complete your course.

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Entry Requirements

Anyone can enrol in a short course. However, some prerequisites apply to higher qualifications i.e. Pre-Medical Diploma and Psychology. The ability to be able to read and write in English is a requirement.

Tutor Support

Our tutors are there to encourage, answer questions, explain sticky points and give you support throughout the course. Unlimited contact via email or phone. You never need feel alone.

Assessment

At the end of each lesson there is an assignment. These are marked and graded by the tutor. Tutor feedback is essential to the learning process. All tutors are qualified and have industry experience.

What's Included

All course materials relevant to the module, unlimited tutor support, and qualification award (e.g. certificate/diploma). There are no other hidden costs or extras.

Study from Home, Excel at Work

Short Courses Ireland (SCI) is committed to delivering quality education to you anytime, anywhere.

Developed from solid open learning principles, SCI courses are constantly updated to ensure you get the most current knowledge from the leaders of their fields. Our courses can be adapted individually to meet the needs and requirements in different parts of the world. You can even design a qualification around your needs. Whether or not you are studying for pleasure or for career advancement, SCI allows you to study where you want, how you want, and achieve your goals.

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