Category Archives: Study Tips

Are you wanting to learn how to study more effectively or get the latest adult learning insights? Check out these study tips.

Claim Your Self-Education Tax Deduction On Your Course

Are you studying online? Your course may be tax deductible! Learn which self-educational expenses you can claim on tax and how to do it....


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10 Leadership Books To Help You Grow

We have compiled a list of 10 transformative leadership books that will empower you to become a better leader....


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Guide to Goal Setting: Free Template to Achieve Success

Are you ready to take control of your life and turn your dreams into reality? Setting and achieving goals is a powerful strategy that can propel you towards success and fulfilment. To help you on this transformative journey,...


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Micro Skills: Actionable Tips to Excel at Work

Learn some actionable micro skills you can apply today to improve your work and efficient use of technology. ...


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Student Spotlight: A 7 Year Detour – Usama Riasat

Usama was getting ready to complete his course and start his career in Work Health & Safety when his Australian visa came through. There was just one problem: the qualification was for the UK. Pursuing your goals can...


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The Next Steps in Your Learning Journey

If you haven’t already landed your perfect job, you’re much closer now that you’ve completed your qualification. Your learning journey doesn’t stop here, however. Embracing a culture of continual learning is the key to building a successful career....


How to Upskill and Achieve a Qualification When Working FIFO

Studying while working FIFO (fly in, fly out) is a great way to upskill. Here's how to fit studying around work and family obligations....


How to Start Using Your Diploma Qualification Straight Away

There are many things that you can do before you've finished your study to showcase your skills and get a head start on your career....


How to Study Successfully: Tips from CAL Students

Online learning is an excellent education avenue for full-time workers to pursue, with the ability to gain a qualification (or even two) all whilst juggling full-time work, a family and social lifestyle. Often, the most helpful study tips...


How to Achieve a Diploma Qualification as a Single Working Parent

How do you get a diploma as a single working parent? Here's how to juggle employment, study and young kids....


How to Maximise your Studying and Working from Home Potential: Tips from a Personal Trainer

Whether we like it or not, working from home is a reality most of us share in light of recent global events. Working remotely can be extremely rewarding when you are able to maintain high levels of productivity,...


The 3 Successful Time Management Techniques

Everything takes time. Here’s how you can manage yours better with three of the most popular time management techniques....


How To Use A Study Planner

Establishing effective study habits can be the difference between completing your diploma in good time or needing to ask for an extension. While we all have varying amounts of time to dedicate to our studies, it’s how we...


Ultimate Guide to Studying from Home

You have just completed an 8-hour working day from the comfort of your own home – but now you need to do your dedicated hours of online study. Typically, you might leave the office, drive or commute home,...


How to Set and Achieve Career, Life and Daily Goals

The rush that comes from achieving your goals is one of life’s greatest pleasures. For many people, the idea of setting goals, let alone achieving them, can feel uncomfortable and lead to goal-setting resistance. However, the path towards...


Top Study Tips From A CAL Student

How do other students successfully achieve their qualifications? One of our students reveals how they work through their double diploma....


How To Have It All With Flexible Study

A diploma is a good way to start and with online learning, it has never been easier to study flexibly and achieve the outcomes you want....


Simple Changes to Decrease Decision Fatigue

Are you suffering from decision fatigue? These strategies can help minimise the accumulative draining effect to help overcome it....


Improve Productivity with these Automations

Balancing all the repetitive tasks handed to us each day in the modern world can be challenging and frustrating. Between work, study, and everyday life, it’s not unusual to need help improving daily productivity. Several clever programs exist...


How To Study When You Have No Time

If you feel like you have no time to study, try some of our tips in this study success guide. You probably have more time than you think....


SMARTER Goals Will Change Your Life

SMART goals are a familiar concept, but have you heard of SMARTER goals? Applying SMARTER goals can impact your learning and your life....


How to Create the Best Work & Study Environment

Just as with learning processes, everyone studies differently. Creating the best work study environment for you is crucial. Factors that create the perfect study space, include lighting, sound, and smells. What works best for you may vary depending...


How to Study for your Learning Style

Learning styles is a well-known methodology now advocated in schools and tertiary institutions. If you’re returning to study after an extended time, it can seem like a challenging decision. What’s great compared to previous study, is that so...


How To Succeed at Study While You Do Full-Time Work

Deciding to study is a big decision. However, it's very possible to work and study simultaneously with a few steps to guide your success....


How To Talk To Your Boss About Career Growth

What is the best way to talk to your boss about career growth education? What should you focus on in the discussion? Here are our tips....


Paper Planner vs Digital Planner

Is a paper planner or a digital planner better? Let's explore the benefits and downsides of each and find the right planner for you....


Top TED Talks on How To Be a Productive Procrastinator

Watch these TED talks about procrastination busting methods that will motivate you to study smarter, get work done or make a hard decision....


How to Study Smart in the Silly Season

Seven tips to help you survive the holidays and keep you on track to graduation Christmas, New Years and summer holidays are a wonderful time of the year. However, all the festive fun on offer can mess with...


How To Study Smarter

Advanced learning is as much about unlearning as it is about new learning. Here are our top tips for how to study smarter....


8 Time Management Hacks to Organise Your Life

These eight time management hacks can help you hone your life in a way that supports you to make the most of your 24 hours....