Digital Photography: Short Course Certificate Breakdown

Photography is the tool people use to capture moments of wonder and happiness in the hopes of keeping them forever.

What you need to know

Entrance Requirements

There are no specific requirements for this course. Anyone can enrol. This goes to show that Skills Academy highly believes in quality higher education for everyone and strives to provide it.


This programme is taught in English. That means students who are interested should be able to read, write and understand the language.

Accreditation

There is no body of accreditation for this course. However, holding this qualification will open doors for you that would have otherwise remained closed without the qualification. It will increase your credibility.

Assessment Structure

To pass your course, you need to complete and pass all the assignments given to you. The assignments can be completed in the comfort of your own home. You will not be required to write any exams but you will need to submit a PoE (Portfolio of Evidence) and write subject tests.  All tests and assignments are set up by Skills Academy.

Plan your studies accordingly.

Subject Outcomes

This course is a second level you need to take to assist you with your digital photography career. Here’s what you can expect to learn:

Subject Description
Introduction to Business English Everyday English language is not the same as the business english. In businesses, people tend to communicate in a different way. This courses teaches you how to communicate in a professional manner.
Face-to-Face Communication In this profession you are going to be dealing with clients on face to face basis, daily. We understand that for some people this does not come naturally. This subject equips with all the skills you need for this.
Digital Photography DP-101 This teaches you the basics about digital photography, how to use the didgital camera and all you need to know about lenses.

Study Upgrade

On completion of this course, you will be able to advance to the next level, Digital Photography: Comprehensive Course.

Included in the fees

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All your study material

All the study notes and textbooks you need to pass your course are included in your course fees. We give you everything you will need to complete your course.

No Hidden Costs

When there are external costs like institute membership or exam fees, we will warn you about that before you register. So you are able to budget your monthly study costs.

Courier Fees

The courier fees are included in your course fees. No waiting on the Post Office. You don’t spend weeks waiting on your next package with study materials.

Speedy Delivery

We don't waste time when it comes to sending your study material. On average we deliver in a week or less.

Online Study Group

Skills Academy students get free access to the Together We Pass (TWP) online study groups. These groups are facilitated by your Skills Academy lecturers and tutors.

Quick Registration

You will be registered in your online study group and you can start engaging with your classmates and your lecturers within two days of signing up.

Lecturers and Tutors

Your friendly tutors and lecturers are available on the phone, in the Together We Pass free online study groups, on email and even on WhatsApp.

Limitless access during office hours.

High contact, supported learning is key your success, so all students are encouraged to use the study groups as much as possible.

What is not included in the fees?

We do not include writing materials or envelopes for you to send your assignments to us.

However, you can upload your assignments here through our Learner Portal, and cut out the price of envelopes out as well!

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