CV Tips – 5 things to avoid

Writing a CV is not easy, and it takes time to get this right. Checking is the key as it is such an important document. As part of any course,...

By Penny Lewis Published 23rd April 2018 Career Support
7 Tips on Starting a Virtual Assistant Business

Last week I was asked by one of our students to help them with some tips on starting a Virtual Assistant business which they plan to do once they have...

By Penny Lewis Published 11th April 2018 Career Support
Little acorns and all that…

When I started my business in the 1980s from my dining room in our 1930s semi – sitting round our 1930s dining table we had bought from a second-hand shop...

By Penny Lewis Published 2nd March 2018 General Blogs
Are You Jeopardising Your Job Search?

These job search tips can help you to land your dream job. It is no secret that today’s job market can be very competitive. It can be so easy as...

By Guest Published 24th January 2018 Career Support
Social Media Mistakes You’re Making

Are you unwittingly scaring off potential employers because of basic social media mistakes? Social media is a fantastic tool for connecting with people and finding work. It’s no secret that...

By Penny Lewis Published 11th December 2017 General Blogs
Re-Introducing the Smile!

Having recently visited my doctor – and feeling a little nervous – I was greeted with a very solemn face and told to come in. Sitting on the edge of...

By Penny Lewis Published 10th November 2017 General Blogs
Reasons Not To Study – Lack of Time!

Well, it is true that the world and our lives seem to get ever busier. Juggling work, family, a social life and everything else that goes on isn’t always easy...

By Penny Lewis Published 5th October 2017 Study Support
The Benefits of Home Study

If you’re thinking of retraining or developing new skills the prospect of returning to conventional education is quite daunting. The thought of going back into a classroom environment, the potential...

By Penny Lewis Published 17th February 2017 Study Support

Testimonials

Joanna T – Executive PA Diploma

I especially enjoyed working on a variety of projects as it was satisfying to see the results, for example, designing a newsletter or creating a presentation.

The instructions were easy to follow. Tutors provided additional explanations if it was necessary.

The necessary course information was provided for every Unit. Tasks and assignments enabled me to prepare for Assessments which I had no problem completing.

The Assessments were well designed, easy to follow. The full explanation was always provided in the storyline. Under the storyline, there was a clear description of what is exactly required from the student.

The support was fantastic. I could not ask for more.

Kate T – Secretary Certificate

I have just finished studying an NCFE CQ Secretarial Certificate and Speed Keying qualifications with Lewis College.

I can honestly say this long- distance course has been the best thing I have done. I am so thankful to my tutors Simon and Rebecca for the ongoing support they have given me throughout the course; pushing me to achieve, always being available to answer any queries, being patiente and encouraging me when I didn’t understand, and for being so down to earth and friendly.

Having these qualifications on my CV has already opened doors for my future career as I have been successfully appointed in an administrator post, the knowledge and understanding I have gained from this course has helped me to achieve this position.

I can’t thank Lewis College enough for helping me on my way to my dream job and the future me.

Natalie C – Medical Secretary Diploma

I really enjoyed the Medical Terminology units because I found them so interesting and I loved the learning style of those units. I also enjoyed the parts of the coursework where I got to create information sheets and leaflets, as this was something a bit different and allowed me to be creative.

The way in which everything was explained was very easy to understand and the examples given were really helpful.

The books that I was supplied with were fantastic. They were full of information, even more than what was covered in the course, so this really allowed me to learn about these subjects in depth.

I found the assignments challenging, in a good way. The personal development units, for example, really pushed me to think about the subjects in depth.

I found the assessments were suitable for this course. They were the right amount of challenging, enough to push me, and I found that they went over everything covered in the course work.

I found the assessment instructions easy to follow and they were all laid out in a way that made them easy to understand. They were very clearly written.

Sally was fantastic and always explained everything really well. Simon and Rebecca were great, too. They always seemed happy to help. Penny was always really friendly and lovely to speak to.

I’ve loved my course and gained even more from it than I thought I would. It’s been great.