Those who wish to enhance their speaking, listening, reading, or writing skills may wish to study professional communication. This field is dedicated to improving the transmission and distribution of information within professional contexts and places of work.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.