It seems that in the modern day it is becoming increasingly common for adults to seek out further education to aid a career change or simply to further their current career. While 50 years ago it was not as common for people to make significant career changes nowadays it is something that is quite common. And with studies indicating that the job market is more competitive than it has ever been, (quite likely because of the high levels of unemployment cause by the economic recession), it seems that everyone is looking for something that will give them the edge and allow them to stand out from the masses.

For someone who has decided to pursue further education as a means improving their odds in today's competitive job market there are a number of different options available to them for study. Sometimes it is actually possible for an individual to gain further education, qualification and training through their current job. If a course is relevant to an individual's current role and might even help them to further their position at that company then they might even be able to get the course funded too. However, this is not usually the case and for anyone looking for a career change or for postgraduates that are yet to find employment other avenues will have to considered.

While graduates might not have financial backing of a company they can sometimes receive grants or funding form the government; this will sometimes be for covering the cost of a Masters. But this is not something that is awarded very often and the competition is probably as fierce as it is on the job market. Finding the financial backing for further education is something that is most likely one of the primary deterring factors for many people when this option is considered. In addition to financing further education many people can also find it hard to put the necessary time aside as many adults will have prior commitments such as family or full time jobs, and the prospect of moving city to study at an educational establishment is one that is simply not realistic.

Fortunately there is a useful alternative for further education besides the traditional classroom based courses. With home learning courses you are able to set your own deadlines and work schedules within a 12-month time frame. This flexibility allows you to work around any prior commitments that you have. Furthermore these courses are far cheaper than traditional ones, especially now the fees have tripled in most establishments, as they require far fewer resources.