Association of Learning Avis 

Although i haven't started the actual course, the experience so far has been outstanding, from seeing the course online, to getting lots of easy access information. Once I have completed the course i will leave another review.

This company have changed. I used to really enjoy using this company to study until 1. I found out a majority of the qualifications are not AQA accredited so your achievement is at best seen as continued professional development. Most level 3 and 4's are not recognised as an A level either here , majority of the courses are basically practice for higher education or to refresh knowledge.
And 2. I am currently on a course of theirs at a level 3. I have always completed level 3's and 4's after completing a degree with honors at university and I noticed the workload has increased so significantly here it is more than a level 5.
It requires 3 essays a week between 700 and 3000 words as it increases and all with independent research from multiple sources per essay....for a level 3 which is not an AQA accredited course, that workload is too high for this level and type of course. The course consists of 7 or 8 units with 10 to 11 essays within each . So if you are unwell or go on holiday etc be prepared for a heavy workload when you return to catch up.

Now if I walked into an interview for a position in this role at the bottom, this qualification still would not suffice in that role. That is important to know if you are looking at studying here to get a job in a certain field. Dont, as these courses can only be used as progression and practice for higher education. If you want a certain role you need to apply for a university or course recognised by the BPS if you are doing psychology. Many professions require qualifications that have specific guidelines to them to be deemed accepted. None of these courses are BPS accredited if you are doing psychology , so they will not suffice in a role within that field.

Now I thought maybe the workload had increased in line with new guidelines ( as GCSE's are now harder to pass due to new thresholds and A levels etc) however after a lot of research it seems that for a level 3 that is only recognised with some industries as CPD unless you have paid for a course that is AQA accredited or equivalent to this ( check this online ) the workload is too high. So I am now understanding why some.of these reviews are feeling frustrated as it seems they are also experiencing this and there is no time for a break.

I will not be completing another course after this. I will register with a company that offers courses with a higher accreditation with that type.of workload as it is not worth the money or time to complete courses that are only recognised as CPD or practice for access courses etc and spending full time on essays per week which is on top of life and family, I would rather achieve something higher with a workload that strenuous.

Also watch what month you register. You need to register in september or August ready for september because you can register at any time here and with that workload it would set you up to fail. I.e if you started in October or November you would be at a huge disadvantage and would struggle to keep up and most likely not finish the course which means you would have paid them all that money for nothing . I am also noticing that any negative reviews on here they are replying , with statements such as they dont recognise the person's username and are not registered with them... I would be very cautious about a reply like that as it is an easy way for companies to dismiss bad reviews and not be held accountable.

Overall I would be cautious when applying for a course with this company now. Make sure the qualification is what you want and if it is accredited , check who by and where it is recognised, as well as what it can offer you because in the UK majority of the time an AQA or NVQ are the only two which are universally recognised and will be accepted as a qualification to progress within the workplace. If you are studying psychology with the aim of becoming a councillor or psychologist you need to apply for a course that is BPS registered who will also register you on a list once you pass that ensures you are registered and recognised within the profession. There are none with this company. Ask about the workload , ask how much they expect I.e how many essays a week ( and how many words ) and keep copies of their reply for future reference. Shop around because the prices here are a bit much for courses that are CPD . You may get a course at the same or similar price which holds a higher qualification and you can do more with it. For example many CPD courses are free or are paid for by companies while you work there! So bear that in mind

I found the course easy to follow, and it helped me learn and understand the material comfortably. The website w

It was a lovely one. The website is simple and direct. Registration and payment was quite simple.

Genevieve

Fantastic experience so far, I’m really looking forward to getting started and finishing my course

I looked into a level 5 course and within 20 minutes or so I was enrolled. The process was quick and easy.

All information is easy to access and explained clearly.

I was unsure of how to approach online studies but association of learning were so helpful and broke everything down for me in steps. I then followed the directions on the website and signed up for my first course. Super easy, definitely recommend

I had to verify one thing about the course for my employer, they got back to me and very quickly gave me the details I needed. Really kind and understanding

I was looking for something economical, legitimate, and the best course for quite some time, and that’s where I came across AOL. Now, I’m happy I found them,they\'re easy to communicate with and easy to work with overall.

I would have appreciated if I could get proper respinde to my querries,

I was looking for a course that I could complete in my own time around my part-time job. This course was exactly what I was looking for, I have a year to complete this course and its all on-line. Looking forward to starting my course....

Really great website, everything was easy to find, great communication.

An error was found in my enrolment, I reached out to the support and error was swiftly and promptly resolved.

From picking the right course, the discount, the payment were seamless and the enquiries were superbly attended to. Would definitely recommend to friends. Many thanks.

PLEASE DO NOT DO THE EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER COURSE WITH THIS ORGANISATION. Cant even finish my course due to no nursery wanting to complete the workplace assessor form and now I am being billed each month for no reason. I have tried three different placements, each one has said the form is asking for too much personal information and asking to keep their private information on file for 4 years even though the course is only for a year. Nursery even spoke to AOL and they said they couldn't do anything and to find a new placement. Each nursey I have visited has said they have never had to provide that much information before for placements.

amazing, so easy to find everything that you need and extremely efficient getting hold of people over email when stuck. love the course it has been amazing and everything that i needed. highly recommend!!

Easy to enrol great to be able to pay monthly. Course looks good so far easy to understand and follow

All the information was available at the finger tips and the team is always there to help if needed. Excellent service.

Website easy to review different courses and understand course requirements. Cost is not prohibitive.