Quoting and Estimating New Projects

By ACS Distance Education on January 15, 2026 in Business and Management & Getting Work, Earning Income | comments

Estimating and quoting skills are used across every industry and sit at the heart of all commercial activity. They are essential whenever businesses provide goods or services in exchange for payment.

From construction and mining to manufacturing and beyond, successful projects depend on accurate cost estimation and clear quoting to establish fair, reliable contractual agreements.

Working as a Groundskeeper

By ACS Distance Education on November 19, 2025 in Gardening & Getting Work, Earning Income | comments

Groundskeeper is a title commonly given to someone responsible for caring for the grounds on a property such as a school, hospital, public institution or even large private estate. The work might be primarily the same as a gardener, but may sometimes involve general property maintenance tasks that go beyond what a gardener normally does. Groundskeepers tend to work alone or with an assistant, perhaps responsible directly to the manager or owner of the larger property where they work. This might be different to a gardener who may work under direction from a garden supervisor or horticultural manager.

New Type of Micro Credentials | ACS Exclusive

By ACS Distance Education on November 11, 2025 in How to Learn Better | comments

ACS has developed a new category of course this year, adding to its already extensive stable of online training programs. Experiential learning tasks are found in ourshort online courses. Our courses have been developed with knowledge gained over 47 years of teaching people through distance education.

These courses are designed to be able to be completed in 10 hours; making them ideal for CPD or staff training. They are ideal study options for anyone who needs or wants to improve a skill but is pressed to find time for study.

Shortages in Hospitality and Tourism

By ACS Distance Education on November 5, 2025 in Business and Management & Getting Work, Earning Income | comments

Hospitality and tourism are among the largest industries worldwide, employing millions of people and contributing significantly to national economies. There is a growing skills gap in the hospitality and tourism industry, where demand for staff significantly exceeds the staffing available.

Increasing Focus on Alternative Therapies

By ACS Distance Education on September 24, 2025 in | comments

Complementary therapies are increasingly used to fill gaps in spiritual, social and cultural needs of people who struggle with mental health.

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New Type of Micro Credentials | ACS Exclusive

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