Distance Learning

Our training courses are available in a distance learning or home study format.

Our corporate objective is to make learning as accessible and as easy as possible for all irrespective of geography thus allowing people to learn at a pace that suits them in an environment of their choice.

How does Aster distance learning work?

Distance learning allows you to learn when and how you want to from the comfort of your own office or home.

Our distance learning training courses are divided into modules made up of clearly identified topics. You work through each module at your own pace.  At the end of each module there is a written test, task or a project for you to complete and then send to your designated course tutor. 

Each module will be sent to you either on a CD-ROM, via e-mail or by post. 

Your tutor will return your test paper or your project to you with both your test mark and some useful constructive feedback.  When you have successfully completed and passed a course and feel able, you can then move onto another one until you complete your studies - it's as simple as that. 

With useful tips and self-assessment built into each of the training modules, you'll find your confidence and ability increasing steadily as you progress through our courses. 

Summary of the Aster distance learning process

  1. Select a training course
  2. If you want to proceed, pay for the training course on line
  3. Upon receipt of funds Aster will send out your training course by post/e-mail
  4. Aster will allocate a tutor to you
  5. Complete the modules and forward the completed tests/tasks to Aster
  6. Our Tutor will mark your test paper(s) and return them to you with constructive comments
  7. If you choose to proceed with further courses, go back to Step 1 and repeat the process

The list below contains the distance learning courses currrently available.

Please allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Available Distance Learning courses.

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    5S Distance Learning Course

    5S Distance Learning Course

    5S, also known as 5C or CANDO is concerned with the elimination of the '7 wastes' by the introduction of world class workplace organisation, visual management and immaculate housekeeping. Please note that this is a downloadable course.
    £245.00
     
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    Finance for Non Financial Managers Distance Learning Course

    Finance for Non Financial Managers Distance Learning Course

    Are you sometimes confused by jargon used by accountants or your financially competent peers? There really is no need to be. They simply use a 'language' and a 'set of conventions' which when explained in plain english, make obvious sense. Our Finance for Non Financial Managers distance learning training course will give you the skills to 'crack the financial code' in a series of modules designed exclusively for the non-financial manager.
    £600.00
     
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    Lean Manufacturing Distance Learning Course

    Lean Manufacturing Distance Learning Course

    An introduction to lean manufacturing distance learning training course suitable for manufacturing staff of all levels. The content of this training course has been developed following the successful implementation of the lean manufacturing techniques, concepts and strategies used in this course by manufacturing companies throughout the UK, with the help of our course tutors.
    £600.00
     
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    Lean Office

    Lean Office Distance Learning Course

    Can lean really be applied to an office environment? The answer is most definitely YES. Our lean office distance learning training course is designed for personnel in sales, finance, account management, purchasing, service and other admin functions. The course is packed full of practical examples of how to apply lean tools such as 5S, 7 Wastes and Value Stream Mapping to an office environment.
    £245.00
     
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    Marketing Skills Distance Learning Course

    Marketing Skills Distance Learning Course

    Are you new to Marketing? Would you benefit from an Introduction to Marketing training course? This introduction to marketing distance learning training course is ideally suited to individuals starting out in sales and marketing in either the B2B, B2C or FMCG sectors. Whether you are a sole proprietor, work for an SME or a multi-national, this course has been designed to give you an overview of the marketing tools, techniques and strategies that can add value to your business.
    £245.00
     
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    Poka Yoke Example

    Poka Yoke Distance Learning Course

    How can we make errors, defects and mistakes either so 'visible' that we can detect them at source or even better eliminate them altogether? The answer is by applying Poka Yoke techniques. Poka Yoke is the lean manufacturing tool which forms the basis of the Zero Quality Control (ZQC) system for avoiding and eliminating mistakes, defects and errors. The term Poka Yoke is derived from the Japanese words 'Poka' meaning inadvertent mistake and 'yokeru' meaning to avoid

    £295.00
     
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    Purchasing Skills  Distance Learning Course

    Purchasing Skills Distance Learning Course

    This basic purchasing skills distance learning training course is ideally suited to people new to purchasing who are looking for a course to explain in lay-mans language the various techniques used in a professional purchasing environment.
    £245.00
     

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