Nick Cooper

Nick has worked with NCC Home Learning for a number of years, delivering informative articles about education, qualifications, career advice and much more. His detailed knowledge makes him a resourceful and highly reliable contributor to the brand. In his free time, he enjoys gaming and watching films with his friends. NCC is an international learning provider with over 20 years’ experience offering learning solutions. To date, NCC has engaged with over 20,000 employers, and delivered quality training to over half a million learners.

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Leading Graduate Careers in 2017

The jobs market is notoriously difficult to navigate and at times unpredictable thus, finding a stable career path is daunting. But with the right graduate career courses under your belt, there should be plenty of choice in your chosen field. We take a look at the top 10 graduate career choices over the year. #1 […]

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Are More Pupils Being Taught by Unqualified Teachers?

Education has always been and always will be a political hot potato. It is the one subject that is sure to ignite fierce debate and the recent findings by the Labour Party indicating that over half a million of children in schools across England are being taught by unqualified teaching staff is sure to provide […]

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Improve Your Office Day: Advice for Setting up a Productive Home Office

The home office needs to enhance and support your productivity but this doesn’t mean gimmicks. But ‘Improve Your Office Day’ on 4th October 2017 looks to how you can really improve your home office, as well as how you can continue to develop your own skill set and abilities. What changes can you make to […]

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How to Conduct Effective Internet Research

Before the internet, students would trudge to libraries and archives to perform time-consuming searches for information, books and journals. The advent of the Internet has opened up many doors, revolutionising the way we study and research. But can you trust everything you read on the web? How can you spot when something is not right? […]

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A Guide to Passing Your A Levels

For some students, the mid-August A Level results have been either a celebration or a time of disappointment. With the late-August announcement of GCSE results also imminent, the focus is once again thrown onto how students are taught, how they learn, and how students revise, along with exam techniques. There is no magic formula – […]

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A Guide to Juggling Distance Learning and Work

Juggling distance learning and work can seem like a daunting task, as it involves taking on yet another commitment in your already busy life. But you understand that in order to grab the promotion you want or to make a desired career change, you need to upskill. This means that you need to get essential […]

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11 Ways to Beat the ‘Back to School’ Blues

After six glorious weeks of summertime fun, the day is edging ever closer – the day school starts again. For parents and grandparents this is met with a more than a little relief, but for many students, it can be an unhappy time of year. Early mornings beckon, along with wearing a uniform, being back […]

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10 Foods to Give Your Brain Power a Boost!

You know the old saying – you are what you eat! There are plenty of foods out there that give us the extra energy we need at times. If you are studying hard, you need to keep your brain in tip-top condition. What foods should you be including in your diet to give the old […]

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Celebrating Letter Writing Day: Top Tips for Becoming a Successful Writer

Can you remember the time you last received a hand-written letter? A thoughtful letter is a beautiful thing, a chance to let someone know that you have them on your mind. Every year, people around the world celebrate letter writing on September 1st. Organisers say that this is a chance to look back and remember […]

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How to Balance Part Time Study with Life and Work

Life is all about balance. We all juggle work commitments with family, shoe horning in social engagements and events when we can, along with a healthy dose of rest and relaxation. With such a fine balance achieved on a day to day basis, it doesn’t take much to upset the apple cart. Adding another important […]

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