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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.3

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've just started my course so it's early days for me. I was nervous about starting a home learning course but I had a helpful and friendly chat on the phone before deciding to enroll. All my question... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I did quite a measure of research before l chose Blackford Centre. I went to the extent of sending out emails and calling establishments, more than once on occasions, just to have a feel of the da... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The course taught me a lot for a future in herbalism and was very informational and thorough however getting a merit is hard when you don't get full tutor feedback on all assignments. Overall the cour... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I completed the course, It was fantastic, I learned so much and got my diploma, I was really excited about starting my new career! I even had business cards printed! And then my therapist told me that... See more

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  5. Distance Learning Center
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Definitely recommended

Definitely recommended. The support team is excellent. Quick responses and really helpful.

June 2, 2022
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Hi
Thanks for your lovely comments. I hope you are enjoying your studies!
Best wishes
Kate

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Thank you some details were left out…

Thank you some details were left out however we fix it together. The policy on LinkedIn profiles must be changed. It would be suitable to have this done with the rest of the project. Put declaimer and an indemnity in place. This copy paste business not ideal. What was was my score on the tracking should be shared with clients

Otherwise great service and interaction thank you once more

Kind Regards

Khona Dlamini ZA
+27814351217

May 4, 2022
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Reply from The Blackford Centre

Hi, Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Feedback is a valuable tool to help us improve, so we really appreciate you taking the time to provide these comments. I have passed these to our team for review.
If ever you wish to discuss your course, or need any additional support, please do contact our support team at: support@inst.org, as they will be delighted to help!
Best wishes
Kate

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I received my study material very quick…

I received my study material very quick and the welcome emails really helped. My only problem is that after 3 months of receiving the material I am now ready to start with my course, but I cannot seem to get further than the login screen, tried changing the password but I'm still stuck on the login screen with no error message whatsoever

April 26, 2022
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Reply from The Blackford Centre

Hi, thanks so much for your feedback.
I'm sorry to hear this! Having spoken with our support team, I understand they have sent you a message earlier today asking for some more details on what is going wrong here, so we can help resolve this issue as soon as possible.
If ever you need any help or support with your studies, please do contact our support team at: support@inst.org, as they are on hand to help.
Best wishes
Kate

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really Happy with my choice.

Sign up and optional monthly payment was very easy to follow.
Welcome emails helped me feel supported in my new learning experience.
Great value for money a level 4 course which is inclusive. No separate add ons!
So far having a very professional experience.

April 14, 2022
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Reply from The Blackford Centre

Hi, thanks so much for your lovely comments and feedback.
Enjoy your studies!
Best wishes
Kate

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

At start of course and great experience so far!

I haven't started my course yet but very impressed so far. Had to call a couple times with questions and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Course materials arrived on time and are very comprehensive and divided into reader friendly modules so it's not daunting in any way. Online version is just as great. Lovely welcome email from the centre and my tutor too.

March 23, 2022
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Reply from The Blackford Centre

Hi, thanks for your great comments. I'm delighted you are happy with your course, and hope you thoroughly enjoy your studies with us!
Best wishes
Kate

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shipping very fast

Shipping very fast. Everything is very clear. I like that there is no time limits to write assignments. Love it.

March 15, 2022
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Reply from The Blackford Centre

Hi, thanks for your great feedback!
The best of luck with your next assignment.
Best wishes
Kate

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It’s on the basis of promptness

It’s on the basis of promptness, informative and elaborative course outline, constructive engagements. I am liking my course more because of Convenience.

March 8, 2022
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Reply from The Blackford Centre

Hi!
Thanks for your feedback, and I hope you continue to enjoy your studies with us!
Best wishes
Kate

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The menu cuts into the body of the…

The menu cuts into the body of the content so all text is not always visible which makes online learning more tricky. Luckily I have the material in hard copy so it's easy for me to pick up a file should something be missing and to navigate through.

March 2, 2022
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Reply from The Blackford Centre

Hi, thanks for your feedback.
I'm very sorry to hear this! Having run some tests on the portal, we are struggling to replicate this issue, I wonder if it might be a device or browser specific issue. If you contact our support team at: support@inst.org, with some more details, they will be happy to investigate this further.
IT have however suggested, that you could try collapsing the side panel, which might help?
When looking at our portal, at the top right of the screen, you will see two arrows pointing at each other. This is the 'hide side panel' button. Click on it and the menu will disappear. Click it again and the menu will come back.
If however this doesn't solve the issue, do get in touch so we can take a further look into this with you.
Best wishes
Kate

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A very well organised, structured course.

I'm only part of the way through the course, but so far, I've found it to be very well organised and thoughtfully planned out. It's an in depth course which is really thorough. The student support staff are very patient and helpful, and I've had constructive and positive feedback from my course tutor too.

What I like about this is the fact that a printed version is available too. Although you have to pay a bit more for it, it's so useful to be able to flick back and forth to see what's ahead or get back to something, and it means you can plan ahead before going online.

The online course is easy to navigate, and there's flexibility with the ways in which you can submit your assignments.

Assignments can be a bit challenging on this course, but if you think about real life copywriting situations, you'll learn more from something that's a bit more challenging, than something which is too easy.

February 26, 2022
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Reply from The Blackford Centre

Hi, thanks so much for your in-depth feedback!
I'm delighted you are enjoying your studies, and I wish you the best of luck with your next assignment.
Best wishes
Kate

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am pleasantly surprised about the…

I am pleasantly surprised about the service and emails receiving from Blackfort centre. I can't wait to start my studies. Thank you for making it easy to study online

February 14, 2022
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Reply from The Blackford Centre

Hi
Thanks for your lovely feedback, that's our pleasure!
I hope you thoroughly enjoy your studies with us.
Best wishes
Kate

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It is worth to do this course and learn…

It is worth to do this course and learn about nature and its benefits. God never put something on earth that can not be used.

Bless yourself with this course.

February 3, 2022
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Reply from The Blackford Centre

Hi, Thanks for your great feedback.
I'm delighted that you are enjoying your studies!
Best wishes
Kate

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant Blackford Centre

I am extremely impressed with the Blackford Centre. Literally from the second I ordered my course online, through to the highly professional mails received from every single staff member that assisted me with my questions, the dispatch department to management. I can highly recommend this company. They are superbly professional, efficient and helpful.

January 17, 2022
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Reply from The Blackford Centre

Hi, thanks so much for your valuable feedback and kind comments.
The best of luck with your first module!
Best wishes
Kate

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Not a comprehensive review

Not a comprehensive review. Just a quick impression having just enrolled for the copywriting course which I will start in January. Service is clear and very professional in the process of getting materials and hooking into a feeling that there is strong support. Will do another review after 3 months on the course. I feel confident that due to their history and evidence based transparency, that I will really enjoy the experience in my own sweet time. More to come....

December 13, 2021
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Reply from The Blackford Centre

Hi, thanks for your feedback.
Great to hear your thoughts so far. I hope you enjoy your first module when you get started!
With best wishes
Kate

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very simple to enrol

Very simple to enrol, information very full and informative, tutor very supportive.

December 7, 2021
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Reply from The Blackford Centre

Hi
Thanks so much for sharing your experience, and thoughts on the course.
Enjoy your next module!
Best wishes
Kate

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I got my materials within 2 days I am…

I got my materials within 2 days I am very pleased with how they are set out. Easy to understand. Their response time is also fairly quick and I always get the answers I need I highly recommend Blackford SEN. Thank-you.

December 1, 2021
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Reply from The Blackford Centre

Hi, thanks for your great feedback.
I'm delighted to hear you are so happy with your course, and the best of luck with your first assignment!
Best wishes
Kate

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