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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I really enjoyed completing my TQUK Level 3 Diploma for Early Years Care and Education with UK Open College. Support from enrolling and throughout my course, everyone has been amazing! A huge than... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had nothing short of a positive experience with Open College. Everything was extremely organised with an induction zoom call showing you how the website works and where to find things. With... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I recently completed my Level 4 HLTA Diploma with UK Open College. I loved the self-paced learning as I could complete assignments to my own time scale. My tutor Kaye was absolutely amazing! Work cam... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Homeschooling family here . My teenage daughter did a short babysitting course for some key foundational knowledge, she received a certificate , Great customer service from Darren at UK Open College... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Definitely recommend

It was easy to sign up with UK Open College in order to complete courses with many available. My tutor was available and contacted me back quickly throughout my course and provided feedback when necessary. I have just received my certificate and am very happy.

26 August 2021
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Another happy learner ! Well done Chelsie. A massive congratulations from all of the team here at UKOC. A Hughe thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Good Luck In all you do.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A great company to study with

A hassle free sign up, and my tutor was great with my feedback and answering emails quickly. Guidance when needed. My certificate took well over the weeks specified otherwise it would have been 5 stars.

25 August 2021
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Reply from UK Open College

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts Charlotte. We really do appreciate your comments. Well done & congratulations on your completion. Apologies, that your certificate took a little while longer than normal. Good Luck for the future. Please consider us again should you decide to take part in any further studies.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Loved it

Really easy to complete, love that you can do it in your time. Only thing is that i struggled to get in touch with tutors to get help but that might have just been me. :)

24 August 2021
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Reply from UK Open College

Thank you for your kind comments Mary. We done & congratulations on completing your course.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Teaching assistant level 3 course

I have just recently received my LEVEL 3 Certificate and I am so glad to have done it. The course I had initially rolled onto was the teaching level 3 diploma however due to changes in circumstances I could not do the entirely course. The team at open college were really understanding and said I could get my level 3 certificate instead. I do want to complete the Diploma so later on in life I will definitely be completing it with uk open college. My tutor was really helpful and gave me more information when I did not understand a question or their feedback. Bill was always there whenever I needed advice. So I definitely recommend doing a course with UK Open College.

24 August 2021
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Reply from UK Open College

Well done on your completion Arooj. Very well deserved despite the changes in circumstances you still managed to finish as a qualified LV3 Teaching Assistant. Fingers crossed, your qualification leads to something positive for you in the not too distant future. Congratulations !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health

I recently completed the TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health. I wanted a course that would challenge my thinking and deepen my knowledge on a subject that would enhance my work with children in Primary education. I was not disappointed. The syllabus covered a wide range of issues, provided relevant links up to date research and relevant information on children's and young people's mental health.
I have not studied for a number of years and I was a little apprehensive about doing this course, UK Open College made the process easy and helped me to feel more at ease about doing it. Registration was very straightforward, the communication was clear and all the administration was easy and hassle-free. The phone call at the start of the registration was a nice touch, the member of staff that spoke to me was very friendly and made me feel at ease about doing the course.
Throughout the course, if I had any questions, it was very easy to communicate between the tutor and the administrators at UK Open College. There was a slight issue with a change in the syllabus for my last unit but again this was dealt with efficiently and with clear communication from both the tutor and the admin staff.
Throughout the whole course, I felt confident in knowing that I had a support tutor that I could email at any point.
UK Open College has given me the opportunity to push myself and I have enjoyed the experience of returning to study. I am already considering what I can do next.

23 August 2021
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Reply from UK Open College

Thank you for your lovely review Sarah. We are thrilled your time with us was a positive experience. We know it can be a bit daunting when starting a course, particularly when you have not studied for a long time. We try our hardest to make each learner feel comfortable when making contact. Thank you for recognising this. We wish you well Sarah. If ever you decide to study again, you would be very welcome to return. Good Luck !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience!!

Great experience!! It was really easy getting onto the course and they give you the right resources that you need to finish the course. I have recommended this company to a friend and I would highly recommend it to anyone. In the future I hope to do my level 3 and it would definitely be with this company.

16 August 2021
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Reply from UK Open College

Hi Kaysha. Thank you for your lovely comments and recommendation. As a returning learner you can claim 15% off your next course, so bear this in mind if you ever come back for your level 3. We are so pleased for you. Hopefully your qualification opens a few doors for you. Congratulations !

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Starting the course was easy

Starting the course was easy, and the staff I spoke to were lovely, helpful and very quick in sorting out the course. Paying in installments was very helpful and the website was really easy to use. The only reason I've given 4 stars is because the support from my tutor just wasn't there. I had no details for them, don't even know their name. They left helpful comments on my work, but I wasn't able to clarify a typing with them because I had no contact details. At one point I used the contact/help option on the college website and the response was its a separate thing and they couldn't help me, so that was pretty poor. However the course was good and straightforward so I was able to complete it easily, but I have studied at a much higher level, if this is new to you then I would clarify the tutor details before you start.

In reply, there were missed, would have been handy to know when I asked for help. Thank you

16 August 2021
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Reply from UK Open College

HI Kelly, Thank you for your comments. Well done and congratulations on completing your course. In relation to your tutor details, they were emailed to you at the beginning of your course along with your welcome letter and enrolment documents. The tutors name and contact can be found on the front of your study guide. Maybe these were missed? However, you completed successfully and achieved your aim, so we are over the moon for you. We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback on your experience. Good luck in all you do !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Teaching Assistant Course

Great experience, course material comprehensive and the support provided by my Tutor Gemma was great. Support provided and any questions or queries always answered.

8 August 2021
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Reply from UK Open College

Thank you Pamela, we are thrilled you have completed your course and received your qualification. Thank you for acknowledging Gemmas support throughout your time with us. Our tutors work extremely hard to ensure a smooth journey. We are delighted for you. Good luck for the future !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

General review

I was guided throughout the course and found that the course materials are so helpful and beneficial.

8 August 2021
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Reply from UK Open College

Thank you for your 5 star review. Good luck and best wishes for the future. We hope to welcome you back in the future should you choose to further your studies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic experience

The experience with UK Open College is very good. The online guidance for each assignment is very clear. The administrative staff are very friendly and supportive. My course tutor Gemma Chantler has profound work experience and her feedback is always clear and useful. I am so joyful to receive my Level 3 certificate in supporting teaching and learning in school. Great thanks to all the staff in the college.

8 August 2021
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Reply from UK Open College

Well done Xuefen. Another qualified Level 3 TA. Thanks a million for taking the time to leave feedback on your time with UKOC. You have worked hard to achieve your qualification through a very difficult time. This is very well deserved. Congrats from all of the team. Good Luck in all you do !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The course was easy to enrol and there…

The course was easy to enrol and there was always clear communication and support throughout the course. After receiving my Level 4 HLTA Qualification, 2 other colleagues have also enrolled onto the course.

7 August 2021
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Reply from UK Open College

Hi Lucy. Thank you for taking the time to leave your comments on your study experience. You are one of many learners who have qualified during the pandemic, so well done. A huge thank you for the recommendation and congrats on your completion

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Service

Second course complete with this company, absolutely fantastic service, tutors are always on hand to answer any questions or queries you have as are the admin staff. Highly recommend for online learning or progressing your knowledge skills.

7 August 2021
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Reply from UK Open College

Hi Kerry, Once again, a massive thank you from all of the team here at UKOC. Thanks for the recommendation. We are delighted you have passed and received your qualification. Good luck and best wishes ! Hopefully we hear from you soon for course No3.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience

I started my course at the start of Lockdown in March 2020, through out the difficult times of COVID 19 I felt 100% supported from Ukopencollege. Only criticism is that you have to wait a long time for your course work to be verified and certificates to be issued but if you ask they can supply a letter that states you have completed the course.
I am now looking at my next course through ukopencollege.

7 August 2021
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Reply from UK Open College

Well done Lisa! As many others like you recently that have qualified during a pandemic. This is some achievement and you should be very proud indeed. This just shows that with the right approach and commitment anything is achievable. Certificates can take a little while to be received at times, due to the moderation process unfortunately. As stated, we can always supply a letter to confirm completion for those learners awaiting certification. We do these every day for those who need to show employers they are indeed qualified. Thank you for your patience during this time. Good luck for the future Lisa, it was a pleasure assisting you through your studies.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

TQUK level 1 award in preparing to work in schools

I found uk open college really helpful and really easy, having not studied since school (now adult) everything was really straight forward.

7 August 2021
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Reply from UK Open College

Thank you for this 5 star review. It can be a bit overwhelming at first for adult learners to take the step into online learning. We fully understand this and try to make the process as simple as we can. Backed by friendly staff and approachable tutors we try our hardest to ensure your learning journey is a pleasant and enjoyable experience. Well done and congrats on your completion.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Achieved Level 4, HLTA qualification!

I have just received my level 4 HLTA qualification. I worked hard throughout the pandemic with my school to complete the tasks and with the experience I already have I was able to work through the assignments with ease. It does help to be self motivated but if you can be disciplined with your schedule you will achieve it! I had help from my personal Tutor who was very approachable and gave me any support I needed. The course has taught me some elements of my job that I wasn't aware of and I found the course interesting and informative. Give yourself a realistic time frame to do the assignments and use your school holidays to complete essay assignments. It was also useful to be able to be able to complete the assignments in an order that suited myself. I feel really proud to have gained this qualification for myself and my school. Thank you so much for all your support and for helping gain my certificate.

4 August 2021
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Reply from UK Open College

Hi Alison, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with UK Open College. To achieve what you have during a pandemic is no mean feat and you should be very proud. This highlights the flexibility of online learning that others like you have experienced in recent times. Whilst many colleges have had to close their doors, we have managed to offer an unaffected study journey to all of our learners. We are over the moon you have achieved your aim and gained the qualification you so thoroughly deserve. Well done from all of the team here.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Iam studying Level 1 and level 2 Award…

Iam studying Level 1 and level 2 Award support work in schools (RQF). And i just passed my Level 1, which iam happy about. To purchase the course was easy and simple. They sent all the relevant documents over, no complications. My tutor, Kerry Steele, (who has now left), she was clear, honest and she always got back to me quite quick everytime i had a question and she was thorough too. My new tutor Zoe Wheatley, she is great too. Overall, im happy with my tutors and the service and i would recommend The UK Open College to anyone who is looking to study online.

23 July 2021
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Reply from UK Open College

Well done on your completion Jo. We are all delighted for you. Thank you for your mention of the 2 tutors who assessed your work. Our tutors work hard to ensure a smooth path for all learners, so we are pleased you have acknowledged this. We hope your qualification serves you well and hopefully we welcome you back for further levels if ever you need them. Good Luck !

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I studied Level 3 Caring for Children…

I studied Level 3 Caring for Children in a Home Environment. The website is extremely organised and laid out easily. Communication between yourself and your tutor is simple straight forward emails. I found it reassuring that I was always able to contact my tutor without having to go through the website. Would recommend, however I feel like there could have sometimes been some more contact to help assist explaining things further. But that is my personal preference.

12 July 2021
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Reply from UK Open College

Thank you for your comments Martina. This is one of our newer courses and you `are indeed one of the first learners to complete, so to hear that things went to plan is a major positive. Please remember, our support team and tutors are on hand Mon-Fri to help and assist if learners need help. Simply email or call in and speak to a member of the team who will be more than happy to help. Best wishes for the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional, Helpful & Friendly

I have had a great experience with UK Open College so far. The staff are helpful and friendly, and are willing to go the extra mile to make sure I'm happy and confident in my chosen course. It is all done professionally and efficiently - it only took a matter of days for everything to be set up and for me to be fully enrolled on the course. And the materials and resources are very useful; they make working through the course simple, which is ideal seeing as it involves 11-12 months of independent learning. I have no complaints. Highly recommended!

19 May 2021
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Reply from UK Open College

Thank you for leaving such a positive review Luke. We are extremely pleased to hear that you have such nice things to say so far. We will ensure your experience throughout remains a positive one. Good Luck !

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I recently finished my Level 3 TA…

I recently finished my Level 3 TA Diploma. Overall it has been a good experience to be a student of Ukopen college. The college staff are helpful, never had any problems with them. MY tutor Gemma was very supportive during the course. Thank you!

30 March 2021
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Reply from UK Open College

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review Zunara. Your comments mean a lot. As a team we try our hardest to support all learners. We appreciate the acknowledgment.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent online training

I've completed two courses online with UK Open College over the last year and I can highly recommend them if you're thinking of undertaking training online.
The course materials were great, they were of good quality and provided all the information required to complete each module.
The online platform is really easy to use - unlike some other online training providers!!
Finally, the feedback from the tutors is constructive and useful in developing your learning. Also, the quick response from the office is always polite, friendly and professional. Overall, I would highly recommend the UK Open College and would use again should I decide to undertake any future online courses.

25 February 2021
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Reply from UK Open College

Thanks for your kind words Alison. We very much appreciate your feedback and are delighted that both of your courses went well. Our team try very hard to support all of our learners, so a massive thank you for recognising this.

Good Luck in all you do !

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