Cengage Education

Cengage Education (formerly Thomson Education Direct), has provided workforce relevant education to more than 700,000 learners since 1921. Offering more than 200 courses from Certificate to Advanced Diploma and Degree qualifications, their flexible course delivery enables students to juggle learning ambitions with work and family commitments.

Distance education – success through study

If you dream of a fulfilling career, improved prospects and a better life, you’ve come to the right place. Whatever your goals, distance education can help make them a reality. Choose from 100-plus engaging and exciting courses, many offering nationally recognised qualifications, and discover how the flexibility and freedom of distance education allows you to study for success.

Why choose distance education?

Better prospects
Research shows a strong connection between educational level and financial reward, so why not invest in your future? Cengage students often go on to find better roles and more rewarding opportunities.

Flexible learning
Study at your own pace in your own place with distance education, including online study. You can earn qualifications like degrees, diplomas or certificates with learning that fits around your life.

Online courses
Choose to study online, or opt for traditional-style correspondence courses with course material delivered to your door.

Affordability
You’ll be surprised at just how reasonable our fees are – and how flexible. You may even be eligible for government-funded financial assistance.

Recognised industry expertise
We are a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) with the NSW Vocational Education & Training Accreditation Board (VETAB), and offer a wide range of nationally recognised vocational correspondence courses.

Study support
We’ll help you every step of the way with access to experienced tutors and mentors, plus online libraries and a Student Portal.

Learn about what you love
Our distance education hobby courses let you discover more about your consuming passions – they're as much about personal development as professional growth.

Testimonials

"Cengage Education allows me the flexibility to work at my own pace. Most importantly, I appreciate the level and ease of personal communication with the academic and administrative staff at Cengage Education. I no longer feel like I am on my own."
- Joanna C

"I found your course relevant for my career growth, suitable for my lifestyle and convenient with my full-time work."
- Rebecca S

"Seeking a fresh start, juggling parenting and part-time work, the opportunity to enter into correspondence education in editing and proofreading was a major boost, both as an individual and in the capacity to earn an income from home. And the exhilaration and challenge of having a script before me to edit has only come about because it was made possible through this course - and for this I am deeply thankful."
- Katie V, Professional Editing & Proofreading

Employer Services

Cengage Education, through our Business Development team, provides support for employers to train their staff in a range of qualifications. There is also access to customised training as well as government-funded programs such as traineeships.

We work in close collaboration with a range of key industry organisations and business partners, including:

Regulatory Bodies

• Vocational Education Training & Accreditation Board (VETAB) monitors Cengage Education's delivery of quality training and accreditation services to students enrolled in nationally recognised qualifications, and their employers.

Professional Bodies for Cengage Education

• Australian Council for Private Education & Training (ACPET) supports Cengage Education in delivering professional and up-to-date training and assessment services to students and employers.
• International Council for Open & Distance Education (ICDE)

Professional Bodies for Students

• Australian Institute of Credit Management
• Association of Accounting Technicians Australia
• Early Childhood Australia
• The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
• The Marketing Association of Australia and New Zealand
• National Institute of Accountants
• National Safety Council of Australia
• Sports Knowledge Australia

Language Support Services

• Australian Centre for Languages

Recruitment Services

• CareerOne
• Clements Recruitment
• IPA Personnel

Our Business Development team can assist with information on:

Financial assistance and incentives
From financial incentives for traineeships and apprenticeships to government schemes, we can advise you under which programs your business and/or staff may be eligible for assistance.

Tailored training
If your business has specific training goal, talk to us about packages that can be specifically designed to help you meet your strategic goals.

Recognition of Prior Learning
At Cengage Education we offer Recognition of Prior Learning for previous study and work experience, making it quicker for your staff to complete their studies and gain new qualifications.

If you'd like to find out more about how Cengage Education can help your business, please contact the Business Development team by filling out the form above.