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Open Study College launches online courses for kids

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West Midlands based distance learning provider Open Study College (@OpenStudyColl) has launched a range of new tech-focused online courses specifically designed for children aged nine to 17. 

Open Study Collegeā€™s new courses cover topics such as game design, coding, digital design and music production. From engaging starter courses to get younger children aged 9-12 to create and make, to senior courses for the more advanced from 13-17, the courses aim to set children up with invaluable skills for their future careers, as well creating a portfolio of project work they can use in support of a university application.

Ideal for all those currently homeschooling, the courses are studied at a childā€™s own pace, over a five-week period, with live tutor support and group sessions via Zoom, alongside forums from experts in tech.

Head of Education and Development, Robbie Bryant, commented:

ā€œWeā€™re so excited  to deliver a range of brilliant courses to challenge and improve young minds for the first time. 

ā€œWith schools currently still closed, these courses can complement childrenā€™s existing home-schooling plans, supporting subjects like IT or computer science, or simply be a way to pass the time whilst in lockdown. 

ā€œAlthough they are not curriculum-based, the courses are creative and engaging and will build upon vital skills needed for confidence building and spark creativity.

ā€œWeā€™re hoping that by studying a course with us it could help propel a child’s hobby into a future career. Whether you have a budding music producer or a tech whizz, we have a course suited to help your childā€™s future.ā€

 


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