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17 Feb 2011 22% of workers 'unhappy in job’ – Why not start a new Career?

If you are unhappy in your current role, why not take the next step and retrain to do something you love.

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18 Jan 2011 5 Ways of Making Extra Money in 2011

2011 is going to be a tough year financially for almost every family in Britain, resulting in many families looking for new income streams.

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01 Jan 2011 New Year - New Start

Happy New Year from Start Learning!!

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15 Dec 2010 Enrol Now! Before VAT rises.

VAT is rising in the New Year. Buy now to secure your course at 2010 prices.

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09 Dec 2010 Escape to the Sun

A career that could take you abroad?

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06 Dec 2010 The Big Chill

Britain has literally frozen to a halt and everyone agrees this is going to be a very long cold winter. What better to do with your long cold nights than study for a qualification that will improve your life!

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02 Dec 2010 Criminology Courses

Due to popular demand we have just added 3 new criminology courses to our portfolio

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10 Nov 2010 Payment Plans

Our excellent payment plans split the cost of your course over 6 monthly instalments.

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24 Sep 2010 Great Offers end on the 30th of September

Get you course for the best price possible and enrol before the 30th of September

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27 Aug 2010 6 Month Payment Plan

Start Learning are introducing a new 6 Month Payment plan. Your course fee would be split equally over 6 monthly payments.

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01 Jul 2010 Exercise, Fitness and Health Level 3 HALF PRICE

Our Exercise, Fitness and Health Level 3 Course is now just £192.50

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22 Jun 2010 10% OFF for Paying Online

Start Learning are now offering 10% off for anyone paying online.

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07 Jun 2010 IT Courses - Our New Range - Special Celebration Discounts

IT has always been a key part of Start Learning's range - but our innovative new courses really move IT learning forwards.

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04 Jun 2010 Save £150 on Dog Grooming Course - Offer Extended until Monday

Due to popular demand we have extended the offer on our Dog Grooming Course until Monday the 7th of June

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01 Jun 2010 Last day of Dog Grooming Offer

Today is the last day you can save £150 on our Dog Grooming Course

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28 May 2010 £150 of Dog Grooming Ends Monday

Our save £150 offer on Dog Grooming end on Monday

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17 May 2010 SAVE £150!! on Dog Grooming Course - Now just £285

We now have an amazing offer on our Dog Grooming course. It is just £285

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12 May 2010 HALF PRICE Health and Social Care Course

Our Health and Social Care course is now just £250.

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05 May 2010 Spring Back into Education

Spring is finally here and this is a great time to think about next steps and your future. The UK is making its way out of recession which will ultimately mean more opportunities and jobs, so now is a great time to prepare.

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16 Apr 2010 Volcanoes and Hot Air

This week we have found out that there is a lot more to volcanoes than just lava.

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08 Apr 2010 What will the election hold for Education?

The next 30 days will be absolutely critical for deciding the future of the UK. Political analysts and journalists are covering every minute of the debate, but at Start Learning we are really interested in the differing policies of the three main parties

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25 Mar 2010 Learning is for Everyone

Distance learning allows everyone to choose from a vast array of subjects and study at home in their own time.

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17 Mar 2010 Surprising Foods That Will Help You Study

A little bit of help to make your studying even more efficient. A few additions to your diet or study regime can make your hard work pay off even more.

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10 Mar 2010 SPRING SALE

We are now running a spring sale. Click here for more information on our range of courses.

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05 Mar 2010 10 Questions to Ask Your Distance Learning Provider

Choosing a distance learning provider can be really hard work here are 10 questions that will help you.

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05 Mar 2010 5 Great Reasons to Learn by Distance

Distance learning opens up a world of learning to everyone.

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18 Feb 2010 Do childhood ambitions really affect your life?

14,000 11 year olds were asked about their career ambitions in 1969 – How did their lives turn out.

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16 Feb 2010 2012 London – How can we make the best of it?

Holding the Olympics in London is bound to cause a stir particularly with some of the issues faced by the Winter Olympics. How can we make sure that we make the best of the opportunity?

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11 Feb 2010 The Yorkshire Pride of Lions

13 Lions were rescued from a run down romanian zoo and are being given a new lease of life in the UK.

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10 Feb 2010 The National Trust Reinvents Itself

Get cosy by the fire, try on some period clothes? See the party aftermath.

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08 Feb 2010 Trying to choose the best distance learning provider?

10 questions you should ask! BEFORE you enrol!

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04 Feb 2010 Expenses Scandal Again!

What can we learn about Governement and Politics that will stop this happening again?

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03 Feb 2010 Wedding Planning Opportunity? Katie & Alex?

Have you ever wanted to plan a lavish event or Wedding?

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02 Feb 2010 Lowest Ever Mastermind Score

Mr Thuraaisingham achieved the lowest ever recorded score.

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01 Feb 2010 ILA - £200 towards a course

For those in Scotland £200 towards a course of their choice if they earn less than £22k

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29 Jan 2010 Life after Advent

The UK IT training company Advent ceased trading yesterday. This was due to the nature of their business model and the funding available.

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28 Jan 2010 Toyota to axe 750 Jobs in the UK

Toyota is planning to cut 750 jobs in the UK as it financially struggles due to a wide recall.

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28 Jan 2010 Jeremy Clarkson Addicted to Smoking

In this funny article Jeremy Clarkson discusses his addiction to smoking.

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26 Jan 2010 Out of Recession?

The economy is finally out of recession (just!) This will be good for most industries as the economy starts to tick or again.

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20 Jan 2010 Is University what it’s cracked up to be?

With student debt rising and joblessness rife for young people and graduates going to university is not always the answer.

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17 Jan 2010 Climate Change Debate – Study the Truth for yourself

The Climate change debate has reached fever pitch with the revelations about information withheld by climate change scientists

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15 Jan 2010 2010 a top year for IT Distance Learning Students

Opportunities for Distance Learning IT Students in Outsourcing firms.

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14 Jan 2010 Boom age for Teaching Assistants

Record numbers of Teachers and Teaching Assistants in the UK but more needed a great opportunity for potential distance learning students.

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13 Jan 2010 Education of prime importance as careers need to be recession proofed

As the UK goes into recovery it’s more important than ever to have the right qualifications. Distance Learning gives the flexibility to do this while working at the same time.

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12 Jan 2010 Confidence beginning to return to the Trade and Construction Market

Construction is beginning again across the UK so it’s a great time to stand out from the crowd with a qualification.

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