RDI - UK University Distance Learning Courses

RDI recently visited Dubai to meet, greet and share knowledge with our new partners - Stafford Associates.

For several days members of RDI and Stafford Associates met at the Knowledge Village, where they discussed future plans and shared their experiences of the distance learning sector.

"The trip was of real benefit t...o both parties. RDI works with business throughout the world to keep our service global in scale yet local in practice".

To view all worldwide partners of RDI please visit www.rdi.co.uk/partners Read More

Accredited Online Training Launches

Anyone can now select from around 100 online learning modules which form part of the UK University and professional body accredited courses available by online distance learning. RDI two distinct offers for organisations and for individuals as Dr Philip Hallam, CEO of RDI, explains:

"I...ndividuals can pick and choose modules that fit their own interest and career path and can go on to take accredited assessment, adding to their own expertise and CV. Whilst organisations can gain access to their choice of modules on a company-branded ilearn platform through their own intranet - giving them the power to management thier staff's learning and development."

Modules come from a range of qualifications including MBAs, Degrees and HNC/Ds. For comments or queries on the above please contact Leighann Trick on 024 765 15700 or email ltrick@rdi.co.uk
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RDI hosted the Coventry & Warwickshire Business Academy last month, with over 50 attendees eager to hear from business performance consultant and sports coach - Bernie de Souza.

Jointly sponsored by Prime Chartered Accountants, Barclays Bank and RDI, the evening gathered together a broad spectrum of local businesses to ...discuss and share their business success secrets.

RDI offers a number of corporate solutions including accredited training and corporate universities. Visit www.rdi.co.uk for more information on how RDI can help your business .

RDI also offers distance learning worldwide to individuals looking to gain UK University Distance learning. Visit www.rdi.co.uk/learn for more information on how RDI can help you.Read More

Economic slowdown increases career investment - September 22, 2008

An increasing number of people are avoiding the economic gloom by investing in their careers - particularly in business and law - according to an article in the Financial Times.

Industry experts are predicting increases in applications and enrolments for ...courses that offer wage increases, promotions or the flexibility to move sectors. In essence, those courses offering career enhancement alongside personal development. The large numbers of students now applying and enrolling through RDI can be confident they are making the most of their resources:

"Not only do students receive an internationally recognised qualification, through RDI, they also gain first class support, the flexibility of distance learning, real value for money [see below for more details] and membership of the International Management Academy. There's no risk with RDI." Visit the RDI website for more details.Read More

This time of year is traditionally the most popular for new courses and this September is no exception. Already RDI has received a record number of applications for its new range of university distance learning courses and the high interest shows no sign of abating!

More people investing in their careers

Although many se...ctors are suffering in the wake of the 'credit crunch', an increasing number of people are investing in their careers through university qualifications - increasing their employability and earning potential.

"In times of economic uncertainty, only those people who differentiate themselves in the work place will continue to develop their careers. RDI's internationally recognised UK university courses help people to be more competitive and secure in their job. The courses are flexible, helping people to manage their personal, study and working life - it puts them in control and then they succeed"
Dr Philip Hallam - CEO

Intake deadlines

But intake deadlines are now approaching quickly and those interested in gaining their qualifications through RDI are urged to apply as soon as possible.

"We have a friendly team who are experts at dealing with these increased volumes and we still pride ourselves in giving a personal service to all. We're always happy to talk to people in order to understand what they are looking for and to find the best option for them and their career"
Leighann Trick - Admissions ManagerRead More

Winner Announced for RDI Survey - September 3, 2008

Over the last two weeks, thousands of people have completed the RDI Aspirational Career Survey and we'd like to thank them for their time.
We have received an overwhelming response with well over 2500 people completing the survey - all like-minded people wishing to enha...nce their careers through university qualifications by distance learning.

Watch out for the findings of our survey which will be published in a couple of weeks.

Participants were also invited to enter into our free prize draw to win £100 of high-street vouchers. Chosen at random, the winner is: George Clapperton from Cheshire. So congratulations to George!

Remember - September and October is the most popular time of the year to begin studying for a qualification. Don't miss out this time - Call us today on 0800 268 7Read More

~NEW COURSES NOW AVAILABLE FOR SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER INTAKE~

MBA Specialisms:
- Management Consultancy
- Project Management
- and more....

Whole New HR Pathway
- Certificate in HR Management
- Diploma in HR Management
- MBA (HR Management)

Complete Law Pathway
- LLB - Now Available
- LLM in Commerical Law

Complete Public Sector Pathw...ay
- BA (Hons) Public Services Management
- MSc Public Administration & Development

Psychology Postgraduate Qualifications
- Postgraduate Certificate in Personal & Professional Development

New Financial Degrees
- BA (Hons) Business (Finance)
- BA (Hons Business (Banking)

Brand New Marketing Pathway
- HNC/D Business (Marketing)
- BA (Hons) Business (Marketing)

Brand New Service Courses
- Diploma in Service Excellence
- MBA (Service Excellence)Read More

RDI UK travelled to Florida last week to greet our USA colleagues and catch up on all the latest developments stateside.

RDI USA have recently relocated from Washington to Florida and now Andrew, Bet and Jessica are in the middle of their biggest intake of the year.

"Our team enables us to be flexible and deliver a pers...onalised service to all students interested in developing their career with UK University courses through distance learning"

In June, RDI-USA increased its course offering to include an MBA in a different language. The University of Wales MBA is now available to all Spanish Speakers as the Master en Gestion de Empresas - with the entire course and all support in Spanish and is is proving increasing popular.

Courses offered on the RDI USA website can be found at www.rdi-usa.comRead More

August , 2008 - At the home of Sunderland FC, three proud and happy graduates thanked RDI for helping them achieve their MBAs.

Richard Suwli, Emmanuel Acheampong and Godson Osca Atikese were overjoyed to receive their University of Sunderland MBA awards at the Stadium of Light and travelled all the way from Ghana to be ...there.

Richard summed this up, saying "words cannot explain or express the feelings I have, regarding the support and encouragement from RDI"Read More

Karen journeyed to Kampala to meet our newest partner at the end of July. Whilst there our RDI representative was able to enjoy the local wildlife and beautiful African landscape.

"Uganda was very warm, green and picturesque, especially Lake Victoria, and the people were very welcoming too."

After this, Karen travelled t...o Kenya and was lucky enough to see some native wildlife up-close and personal.

"Nairobi was great for wildlife and I spent some time at the David Sedrick Centre for orphaned elephants - one of the highlights of my visit!"Read More