Importance/Advantages of open and distance learning Will distance learning affect my career?

 Dear reader, 

It takes more than a good education to enter society without having to wait in line behind the almost 8 billion population our world has come to in 2022. Keeping global progress in mind, here’s a little reminder that education has also developed into suiting students and their personal lives. Apart from a regular curriculum, weekend courses, correspondences, various other modes have been introduced. However, one of the finest methods of education happens to be open and distance learning for reasons you will read further. 

Open and distance learning is a flexible model of education wherein teachers and students need not be physically present at the same place to conduct a course. This also includes advantages like:

-Flexible timings for lectures

-Accommodating schedules

-Globally accessible to anyone interested 

-Adjustable as per the students’ schedules in case of working professionals 

-Value for finance

-Reduces social anxiety and disturbances 

-Pandemic friendly by eradicating social contact 

-Avoid commuting to an institution

Symbiosis School for Open and Distance Learning (SSODL) is one of the finest choices when it comes to this form of education. The university solely focuses on budding healthcare professionals and provides an array of Diploma courses to choose from. SSODL has conceptualized & implemented a group of professional up-gradation programs through distance education meant to equip healthcare professionals with the best knowledge needed to survive this age of fierce competition and specialization. The programs offered are innovative, career-oriented and highly in demand within the wellness industry. 

Often the question ‘Will distance learning affect my career?’ is put forth and we would like to clear all doubts by answering to that with a ‘No’. Open and distance learning will in fact not affect your career but will only enhance it as you get to pursue not only your professional life but also add on to your qualifications by studying the latest trends in the field. 

SSODL has been given the title of a ‘Deemed University' and has been ranked #1 in the country in the ‘Swachh Campus Rankings 2018’ while being the only Indian university to have received the Asia Pacific Quality Label. If you are a healthcare professional or if you’re looking to become a part of this highly appreciated industry, choose Symbiosis to grow your career.