Comparison of Study Course and Course Library
Course Library
The course library consists of a series of short videos (or nuggets) each relating to a separate finance related topic. With these, you can choose which topic is of particular interest to you and, when you have an available time slot, you can listen to your chosen nugget, print off and review the text of the nugget and, if you like, look at any suggested background reading. The nugget should take no longer than 10 minutes to listen to, and, at the end, you can test your understanding by doing the quiz.
The course library therefore is a very flexible method of study for those who either
- do not have the time available to take part in a study course or
- only need to study some of the topics covered, perhaps because of the nature of their work or because they are familiar with most of the topics but have a few gaps in their knowledge
Study Course
The study course, on the other hand, consists of a structured programme, taking participants through the subject on a formal, weekly basis. Participants will be given a programme of nuggets to study, some compulsory background reading, and an assignment to complete, as well as having the opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues with their tutor and other delegates. Their progress will be monitored by the tutor, and they will be awarded a certificate at the end of the couse if it is successfully completed.
The study courses are also available in a "Key Facts" route, which follows the same curriculum as the study courses but in which the background reading is not compulsory. This route allows speedier progress through the study course for those requiring less detail.