Bernie Van Der Linde
What do I need to study online?
To study online with BMT College, you will need a device to access the internet and log in on the Virtual Campus, where you can view or download your study guides and use this with your prescribed textbooks to complete your online assignments.
Required
- Access to a device such as a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone.
- The device must have access to the internet.
- Your online studies require about 1-2 GB of data.
- You only need to purchase some prescribed textbooks unavailable on the Virtual Campus.
Recommended
- A laptop or PC with uncapped internet access.
- A folder on your hard drive to save copies of your study guides, assignments and other research.
Nice-to-have
- Printed study guides (can be ordered from the College or printed by yourself).
- Prescribed textbooks (can be ordered from the College or any other textbook supplier)
What are the advantages to studying online?
Did you know distance education has many advantages over traditional face-to-face or classroom teaching? Most importantly, distance learning is accessible to anyone, anywhere. With a computer and an internet connection, you can achieve your qualification and graduate in no time.
The BMT College online [distance] education virtually eradicates the distance. With the Virtual Campus, you can stay connected to your studies and as connected as you want with your fellow students. So there is no reason to study in isolation (unless you want to). Distance education also means that you can learn from where you are. This is ideal for people who work or do not have the means to relocate and pay for travelling and accommodation.
Since there are no classes, you can access your studies anytime. If you miss a workshop, you can always schedule a one-on-one session with your lecturer at a time that suits you. Our fully accredited, “no-exams, assignments only” qualifications allow you to complete your tasks at your convenience. There is no need to take time off work to study for an exam, with its unnecessary nerve-wracking consequences. Distance education allows you to spend time on what is essential when it is crucial.
Five reasons to study with BMT College
#1 Your studies are flexible.
#2 You can work while you study.
#3 You can access a global social network of professional and diverse students.
#4 You will learn and practice practical time management skills.
#5 You will learn practical technical skills that you can apply in your studies and the workplace.
Read the full article “Five advantages of studying through Distance Education” on our blog section.
The Virtual Campus
The world-class online learning platform that removes the [distance] from distance education.
