Having previously done my studying in the classroom, I was apprehensive with distance learning but credit to Scott and Paul.... read moreHaving previously done my studying in the classroom, I was apprehensive with distance learning but credit to Scott and Paul. F for a very professional and friendly approach. I've now finished my level 3 which will allow me to go for the potential jobs I'm looking at. At times I found some units difficult but Paul was always on the other end of the phone to provide me with the solution. Highly recommend Semester if your thinking about gaining the qualifications you need to progress read less

Just completed my level 3 Engineering qualification with Semester, this was my first time doing any type of distance learning... read moreJust completed my level 3 Engineering qualification with Semester, this was my first time doing any type of distance learning and after a slow start I did start to get the hang of it.

I feel the standard of tutors greatly improved towards the end of my course, with Jess and Paul F helping whenever i had a question, often giving me additional help sheets and practice questions to make sure i had a full understanding before i took the assignment.

I do believe some of the learning material could be improved and tailored more towards the assignments. Some of the best material was in the IT comms unit where Scott would voice over a presentation, compared to some of the videos in other units which i feel didn't cover what the assignments were asking. However, the material has improved over the 2.5 years I spent on the course.

If you are looking to gain a qualification via distance learning i would recommend Semester Learning. Personally for me I discovered I learn better in a classroom type environment rather then on my own, this is only a personal preference and nothing against Semester.

Thank you to Scott, Eleanor, Jess and Paul for all their help over the past 2.5 years. read less

Started my NVQ With Semester back in June last year. It has been something I've been meaning to do for... read moreStarted my NVQ With Semester back in June last year. It has been something I've been meaning to do for a long time and Semester was fantastic from start to finish. All of my coursework and modules were online, but my assessor, Paul Fryer was only a phone call away in case I had any questions. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who wants to further their careers and gain a qualification. It's opened so many doors for me now, this has been a great experience. read less

Very supportive tutor in Paul Fryer. Always able to assist and answered questions very quickly. Scott was very through in... read moreVery supportive tutor in Paul Fryer. Always able to assist and answered questions very quickly. Scott was very through in ensuring the everything was submitted correctly. Would use again for any further courses. read less

I have just completed my Business Administration Level 3 Diploma with Semester. i have been most impressed with their... read moreI have just completed my Business Administration Level 3 Diploma with Semester. i have been most impressed with their willingness to help me not only progress with my coursework, but also help me progress in my career. I couldn't recommend them highly enough read less

Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials and Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace I have enjoyed the course and found the materials accessible online easy to understand and versatile. Submitted assignments were promptly... read moreI have enjoyed the course and found the materials accessible online easy to understand and versatile. Submitted assignments were promptly checked and have received constructive feedback for these. The tutors were helpful and when I needed to, I could easily arrange for an extension of the allocated time. Would recommend Semester Learning short courses as a great introduction into the world of engineering. read less

Btec level 3 IT Really enjoyed the course and plenty of support and help during

ELCAS Review Brilliant course, fantastic staff, no complaints and already looking at potentially completing another course with semester learning, have advised my... read moreBrilliant course, fantastic staff, no complaints and already looking at potentially completing another course with semester learning, have advised my business partner use them also. read less

Completed my BTEC Level 3 in Engineering.It is really well run and there is a lot of support. If you... read moreCompleted my BTEC Level 3 in Engineering.It is really well run and there is a lot of support. If you ever email with any issues they respond really quickly and are so helpful.The tutors are really supportive.I would recommend Semester Learning to anyone who has full time commitments but wants to study.Roza read less

Completed my BTEC Level 3 in Engineering.
It is really well run and there is a lot of support. If you... read moreCompleted my BTEC Level 3 in Engineering.
It is really well run and there is a lot of support. If you ever email with any issues they respond really quickly and are so helpful.
The tutors are really supportive.
I would recommend Semester Learning to anyone who has full time commitments but wants to study.
Roza read less

As an online newbie it was slow going at the start but once the components and course work fell into... read moreAs an online newbie it was slow going at the start but once the components and course work fell into place and with fantastic help and support from tutor Paul then all the hard work paid off as I had completed my level 3 engineering nvq read less

Thank you once again for the support and professionalism during my study experience

My experience of semester learning has been very pleasant. I'm enjoying the course content and assessors give great feedback on... read moreMy experience of semester learning has been very pleasant. I'm enjoying the course content and assessors give great feedback on assignments. Distance learning is a great alternative to college read less

Really good team and courses. Highly recommend them for an online course. Thank you to the team for their support... read moreReally good team and courses. Highly recommend them for an online course. Thank you to the team for their support and high quality course. read less

I undertook a Level 3 Certificate in Engineering with an additional unit giving me four units in total to study.... read moreI undertook a Level 3 Certificate in Engineering with an additional unit giving me four units in total to study. This was my first experience at online learning with the course itself being well structured incorporating a good range of resource materials at hand for further study. Tutors were generally very responsive to any messages/queries and assessments were marked with feedback at a very good rate also. Many thanks. read less

The course I took was the L3 BTEC HN bridging course which gives you the units required to help you... read moreThe course I took was the L3 BTEC HN bridging course which gives you the units required to help you get on to a HNC which is my eventual plan after a short break.This was the first time I had done any distance learning and was pleasantly surprised at the amount of resources and learning material available. Most of the tutors were incredibly good with their feedback and support. (The only reason I say most not all is because a couple of questions asked were not replied to. However this could have been the nature of the question I am not sure)The only criticism I may have is I found the wording of some of the questions can be interpreted in different ways resulting in different answers but as I said the feedback and response from the tutors is great. My advice would be if you are unsure ask.I would highly recommend this course for anyone looking for a starting block to get into engineering. It has also helped me greatly in my work as a Quality technician which I started the same time I started the course after being a spray painter for 10 years. My ability with software like excel have increased greatly thanks to this course.If you are unsure whether you should spend the money and take this course I say do it. Whether you are looking to get into a specific engineering field or not I have found you can apply this knowledge to most jobs. read less

Just got my certificate for my level 3 NVQ engineering maintenance electrical, the course was easy to follow and help... read moreJust got my certificate for my level 3 NVQ engineering maintenance electrical, the course was easy to follow and help was always there when needed with quick response times and quick marking of assessments. My only issue was it took 3 months to receive my certificate after completing the course. If you work full time and can't attend college and are working in the industry this is a great option thanks Semester learning. read less

The best education/training provider I have used. My assessor (Scott) was always responsive when contacted and provided constructive feedback on... read moreThe best education/training provider I have used. My assessor (Scott) was always responsive when contacted and provided constructive feedback on my work, which allowed me to complete the course much faster than I expected. Any issues I had were dealt with on a one to one basis and my overall experience was excellent. read less

I studied with Semester on a BTEC Computing and IT course. Throughout my time studying with Semester I had study... read moreI studied with Semester on a BTEC Computing and IT course. Throughout my time studying with Semester I had study resources available, including quizzes , videos and interactive material along with external links to other reading material already out there. On some of my assessmentsI had to redo them with extensions on some and they had no problem with.They look after you when you have a query or question and respond quickly when you need help. I would highly recommend them to anyone, they have been nothing but great with me, and the kindness of them allowing me to try again on some of my assignments. I appreciate it greatly, they are also improving the company with new systems including an Assignment Request Form which makes it easier to ask for an assignment. Thanks guys, appreciate it alot! read less

I signed up for the Level 3 BTEC in ICT Principles course, taking in modules ranging from networking to building... read moreI signed up for the Level 3 BTEC in ICT Principles course, taking in modules ranging from networking to building a computer system. The initial module selection proved challenging, given that there are many modules to choose from and due to the way Pearson have prepared the units you cannot have them all at once!Semester offer their online study materials through Moodle, as well as the course reading list offered by the syllabus. The course content is based on online video with the occasional web article. There are also quizzes in some sections that you need to complete before you can move to the next section/request an assignment.Assignments are allocated per section and have a 2-week deadline; only the study materials are self-paced. This is managed through OneFile, an online portfolio and evidence system where you can track all your progress. For the assignments you have to prepare a mixture of leaflets, booklets, handouts, reports and videos. Marking time is usually around 5 working days.All in all, I learned many new things on this course as well as refreshing knowledge from past courses with local colleges - it's important to be up to date with new developments in a field such as computing. Not only that but I have upgraded my dad’s 10-year-old PC with new components, giving it a new lease of life with the new knowledge I have gained!Semester also have a number of engineering courses on their portfolio too, so there is something for everyone.I certainly look forward to putting my knowledge to good use in the future and will certainly look to consider other courses in due course.Many thanks to all at Semester! read less