3 tips for how to get motivated to study online

It can be easy to get yourself caught in a rut when you’re juggling things like work, family and a social life with online studies. Here’s 5 tips for how to get motivated to study online:   Plan and prioritise One of the greatest pitfalls when it comes to motivation for online students is that […]

Correspondence courses still exist

Whether you call them correspondence courses, distance learning courses, or online learning courses, they’re very much alive and kicking all around the world, including Australia, as more and more people look for greater flexibility and accessibility around their studies. Correspondence courses (before and now) Although many think distance learning courses are a recent phenomenon, they’ve […]

How to get motivated to study online

One of the greatest pitfalls people find themselves in when studying online is a lack of motivation. A lack of motivation can have a serious impact on your studies, leading you to fall way short of your academic potential, or even to fail your course completely. It can be especially easy to find yourself in […]

7 benefits of distance learning programmes

There’s often debate around whether distance learning programmes are “better” or “worse” than on-campus programmes. But the reality is, there’s no right or wrong answer. How you choose to study depends on your personal circumstances – if you’re a full-time student living at home, if you’re in full-time employment, if you have personal commitments, or […]

Make a difference with a community services qualification

When you choose to pursue a career in community services, you’re entering a meaningful career where you can make a profound difference to people’s lives on a daily basis. In today’s fast-paced world of seemingly ever-increasing demands, pressures and stress, people from all walks of life and of all ages are turning to community services […]

What is TAFE and what are TAFE courses?

If you’re looking for vocational education and training (VET) courses in Australia, TAFE (technical and further education) institutions offer a range of Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses in areas such as: • Business • Finance • Hospitality • Tourism • Information technology These courses are nationally-recognised and form part of the Australian Qualifications Framework […]

Is it worth it to study online?

With our increasingly busy work schedules and personal lives, as well as many of us pursuing international careers and opportunities, online study has become more and more prevalent, and the preferred choice for many students over traditional on-campus studies.  The key benefits of studying online include:  The flexibility to be able to study whenever and wherever in the world it […]

3 Simple steps for online learning success

Okay, so you signed up for your course and your head is still spinning with the endless possibilities on completion. After all that was the main reason you took that leap of faith to study online. Yet there you sit staring at the screen with that chill creeping up the back of your neck, “How […]

Clinch that job while learning

Potential employers are always impressed by those who are seeking work while studying. Many of the students at TrainSmart Australia have managed to secure jobs while learning. Employers also look favourably on those studying while also working as it demonstrates someone who is well-rounded and who wants to progress within their career.  Remember at the […]

Study Time. Are you a night owl or a morning lark?

It’s a question we are always asking ourselves, when is the best time to study to maximise learning? The answer is that each person is different and from a scientific viewpoint there is no clear winner. There are some people who get more out of studying at night, while others prefer the morning. But here […]

Get back into study mode!

Everyone loves a break, time to relax, recharge the batteries and to forget about time constraints, deadlines and ever increasing to-do lists. But what about when the holiday is over and you have to return to study mode again? We’ve all been there and we know how hard it is to switch back to studying […]

Good social skills? Then you’re in demand

There used to be a time when people wanting to work in community services, social services, and mental health were warned off the profession by low pay and long hours. But in recent years there’s been a change and new research has shown that this area of work is rapidly growing with plenty of jobs […]

‘It’s on us’ – Alanah studies for free

Huge congratulations to 21 year-old Alanah Gaunt who was selected as our competition winner and will be studying the Diploma of Beauty Therapy with us next year. One hundred and sixteen people entered our competition in collaboration with Student Edge – the prize – a Diploma of Beauty Therapy. Student Edge is an Australian organisation […]

One in ten people aged over 55 have never used a computer

The latest statistic to emerge about our workforce is that 10% of the over 55’s have never used a computer. A new report suggests older workers are risking redundancy and long-term unemployment because of poor technology skills. The research comes from ‘The Association of Accounting Technicians.’ The professional body claims older workers are more prone […]

The rise of the new, innovative Moodle

It’s been dubbed the single biggest flexible learning innovation since online learning began. I am talking about a Moodle. ‘What’s that?’ I hear you cry. Well, its full name is Modular Object-Orientated Dynamic Learning Environment, but let’s just call it by its nickname. A Moodle is an online learning platform which allows students to study […]

Practical support and help you need to study online

Most TrainSmart courses are a combination of campus attendance and online and home study. Independent learning is the focus and attendance at our modern and fully-equipped learning campuses which can be from 2-8 days each month. This means that most of your study will be away from campus. This can be quite challenging as,unlike your […]