| Non-traditional learning formats such as evening | | | | the course and the instructor facilitating it. When |
| classes, distance learning and online courses have | | | | using online training, you get the opportunity to |
| a high success rate, and are growing in popularity | | | | study at the Institute of your choice, regardless |
| throughout Ireland. If you are considering online | | | | of how far it is from your home. Skilled |
| training, here is a helpful list of benefits you will | | | | instructors are available for chats and email |
| gain when taking advantage of a flexible learning | | | | conversations, meaning the channels of |
| course. | | | | communication are always open between learners |
| 1. Training from any location | | | | and educators. |
| Whether you're a parent of young children, a | | | | 6. Increased computer literacy |
| frequent traveller or a busy professional with a | | | | Another benefit of this training platform is that |
| demanding work schedule, online courses offer a | | | | many learners become more "tech-savvy", due |
| great way to learn while maintaining a balanced | | | | to increased online interactions and greater |
| lifestyle. These classes allow you to log on from | | | | familiarity with online tasks. |
| the location that suits you. Provided you have | | | | 7. Learning at your own pace |
| Internet access, you can attend classes from | | | | If you are a slower learner or have limited time in |
| wherever you choose with minimal disruption to | | | | which to attend online classes, you can work |
| your other commitments. | | | | through the course material at a rate that suits |
| 2. Anonymity | | | | you, without having to worry about the rate at |
| Participating online means you can control | | | | which your classmates are learning. |
| interactions with greater ease and have more | | | | 8. No paper, no printing |
| time to think about how to phrase the questions | | | | You'll be submitting your projects via email or a |
| you wish to ask. Being anonymous allows you to | | | | network. This negates the need for a printer or |
| do this without feeling self-conscious or | | | | frequent trips to a printing shop. Paper-free |
| intimidated. | | | | learning is simple, streamlined and clutter-free |
| 3. Extra support is available online | | | | learning! |
| Chat rooms and forums help you and your fellow | | | | 9. Environmental benefits |
| learners with your studies outside of class time | | | | Online learning is an eco-friendly learning option! |
| without disrupting your respective schedules. | | | | Without the need to drive or take public transport |
| 4. Constant, convenient availability | | | | to classes, you are reducing the carbon emissions |
| Course material is accessible online at any time of | | | | your vehicle would produce, and the less paper |
| the day, at any point in the week. This means | | | | you use, the kinder it is to the environment. |
| you can review your notes whenever it is | | | | 10. Pursue the career of your choice |
| convenient and you are feeling alert and focused. | | | | Online training is not restricted to IT-related |
| It makes catching up on missed lectures easy as | | | | courses. Law, Engineering, Business Studies and |
| well. | | | | Humanities are just a few of the exciting fields |
| 5. Instructors and Institutes of the highest quality | | | | offering non-traditional learning opportunities like |
| Just as your own location is flexible with online | | | | accredited online courses in Ireland! |
| courses, so is the location of the Institute offering | | | | |