Online course for £99

Adamcski said:
That's the one lol
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I'm going to see if my son wants to do it, he will be starting his GCSE photography in a couple of years time, and might be a good head start for him, and sometimes I don't think dads are the best people to teach sons :)
 
I have joined and already had a chat with the course tutor. I will have covered a lot of this in the course I completed locally at the beginning of the year, but for £99 I thought why not. It is good to go over things again and no doubt I will learn more along the way. One or two nuggets will make it worthwhile. I also like studying so keeps me busy. Obviously the certificate at the end is the goal lol
 
How is IoP rated, and is it respected amongst photographers?
 
Sangoma said:
How is IoP rated, and is it respected amongst photographers?
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I'm not worried about the rating or how it's perceived by folk. I'll pick up a few nuggets and go over ground again. No problem with me.
 
Sky said:
I'd save your money and use it to by your ND filter. ;)

You can get all that information from YouTube or a good book. (y)
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Yes no doubt you can but I like structured things and don't mind learning so it's no Biggie for me
 
ecoleman said:
I agree with Trevor.

My ex brother-in-law did a BA masters degree in photography. He still can't take a decent photograph.

The best way to learn is watch a lot of youtube and get out there with your camera.
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Ah but he has masters level knowledge now lol.

It's the same with my martial arts. There are those who have been coming years and have all the belts and chat...stick them in a ring with some gloves on or get them 1v1 sparing and it goes out the window.

You can have all the knowledge in the world, but if you can't actually do it, then it doesn't matter.
 
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Adamcski said:
I'm not worried about the rating or how it's perceived by folk. I'll pick up a few nuggets and go over ground again. No problem with me.
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My question was because I was considering it for my son and grand daughter, but I have since seen that the minimum age is 16
I have seen many times in the past there is a huge advantage to a structured course as opposed to just watching bits an pieces, so I think it would be very worthwhile :)
 
You can't beat first-hand experience. I used to teach all this stuff, but the practical knowledge built up over decades is more use to me. We found that some attending courses seemed to think just attending would mean they then had the skills. However, many were not prepared to expend the effort to put into practice the information presented.

Dave
 
Sangoma said:
My question was because I was considering it for my son and grand daughter, but I have since seen that the minimum age is 16
I have seen many times in the past there is a huge advantage to a structured course as opposed to just watching bits an pieces, so I think it would be very worthwhile :)
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I think we all get different things from what we do. I've read the forums regarding courses and degrees and generally the responses are "they are a waste of money" or "I've xyz years pro and I've not got a qualification" which is absolutely fine. Some people just like to study and learn, I'm not making money from photography it's just something I enjoy.
 
Adamcski said:
I was thinking this might be worth a punt for someone like me and for £99 I don't think it will be too much of a waste.

IOP® Certificate in Photography (Online Photography Course) £99
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I now see in checking back through he the thread before posting you have already signed up, but I’ll send my response anyway

As a retired University Lecturer, I am a strong believer in structured learning. Books, facebook and experience are all important but a well organised course will give you the foundation to be better take advantage of these other sources of learning. For a well rounded foundation I think you benefit from doing the structured things you need to do for a formal course that you might otherwise skip over, or not even realise their importance.

I know nothing about this course but the curriculum looks sound, and for the tutors you can find web sites for, they also seem sound enough. It's CPD accredited, so regardless of how cynical people might be about these things, it's still a recognised bit of paper at the end of it.

I would have liked to have seen information on the tutors to be a bit easier to find, and a better explanation on how they interact with the students, but if the curriculum suits you, it looks like a good £99 worth.

On average I spend a few hundred pounds a year on online photography courses. Most of these are low cost or bought when discounts are being offered, and I've always found them more useful than the more ad hoc offerings on Youtube. Youtube is still a tremendously useful source of information of course as are books, but it's difficult to beat a properly designed course.
 
Adamcski said:
I think we all get different things from what we do. I've read the forums regarding courses and degrees and generally the responses are "they are a waste of money" or "I've xyz years pro and I've not got a qualification" which is absolutely fine. Some people just like to study and learn, I'm not making money from photography it's just something I enjoy.
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That's not entirely true though is it?

This isn't your first rodeo, you've already taken at least one course and this isn't the first further one you've enquired about.

And the common answer you received last time was; "what is it that you feel you need to learn, and does this course fit those needs".

I'm all for structured learning, and I'm also happy that there are people who are serial course attenders (the industry needs them), but if you genuinely want to know whether a course is good value or useful, you have to do your own knowledge gap analysis.

Feel free to join a course a year if it floats your boat - but no one else can tell you whether a particular course is suitable for you.
 
It's my first online course that has an element of CPD / qualification to it.

My local course was fab but it wasn't a formal course with cpd / qualification linked to it.

I'm currently on another course (same group) where we meet once a month and explore subjects in greater depth and then spend a month practicing and come back with our results to discuss. We are also just about to start some work with the local council, library and chamber of commerce for archiving purposes...all of which is learning for me and not earning me a penny.

For me, it's all about learning. I don't mind going over some areas again as it's a refresher and all good in my books.

I'm not bothered about kudos or any of that stuff, doesn't interest me in the slightest, but this is a hobby and ultimately we all get different things out of it :-). I'm not seeking validation or honours / awards for my output (good job really lol).

I'm trying to self study photo editing online, so some of my learning is practical with the group, some via YouTube / self-directed and some will be by this course. Heck some folk spend £99 in a few weeks on smokes and beer...

As stated each to their own :-)

In my professional life there are examination entry requirements and ongoing CPD standards that I have to achieve and demonstrate to my professional bodies (to maintain regulatory approval and continue my various chartered and fellow status) so it's just the way I have done things in my professional life for 23+ years...
 
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Adamcski said:
It's my first online course that has an element of CPD / qualification to it.

My local course was fab but it wasn't a formal course with cpd / qualification linked to it.

I'm currently on another course (same group) where we meet once a month and explore subjects in greater depth and then spend a month practicing and come back with our results to discuss. We are also just about to start some work with the local council, library and chamber of commerce for archiving purposes...all of which is learning for me and not earning me a penny.

For me, it's all about learning. I don't mind going over some areas again as it's a refresher and all good in my books.

I'm not bothered about kudos or any of that stuff, doesn't interest me in the slightest, but this is a hobby and ultimately we all get different things out of it :). I'm not seeking validation or honours / awards for my output (good job really lol).

I'm trying to self study photo editing online, so some of my learning is practical with the group, some via YouTube / self-directed and some will be by this course. Heck some folk spend £99 in a few weeks on smokes and beer...

As stated each to their own :)

In my professional life there are examination entry requirements and ongoing CPD standards that I have to achieve and demonstrate to my professional bodies (to maintain regulatory approval and continue my various chartered and fellow status) so it's just the way I have done things in my professional life for 23+ years...
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Which is all very interesting - but doesn't answer the fundamental question:
What do you really need from a course - and does the one you're looking at fit the bill?

I may be simplistic - But I try to deal in practicalities. So I would only pay for a course that met my direct needs. But you're not me and if you feel you'd enjoy attending a course that doesn't meet a direct need - then why is there a question? Join up and enjoy :)
 
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