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brodie james
12/05/2021
The Photography Institute offers an ideal balance between professional camera knowledge and online learning environment.
The Photography Institute has offered me the perfect balance between learning photography in a professional online environment while catering to...
Christina Tuchen
12/05/2021
Photography institute - Diploma Course
I am enjoying this course. It provides a lot of detail of the aspects of photography with a focus on...
Peter Archibald
10/05/2021
Photography institute Certificate Course
I found the modules comprehensive and detailed, on occasions I carried out further research to back up the module but...
Amanda Barker
27/04/2021
No pressure
Love that I have been able to do the course at my own pace. Has been easy to follow and...
Chris Lees
27/04/2021
Looking through the lens.
The course is comprehensive with plenty of information. For me on a personal note I find I do not readily...
Helene Athanasiadis
22/04/2021
A great online course
I undertook this course to upgrade my digital photography skills. A great online course, comprehensive and easy to navigate through....
Chelsea Lowe
19/04/2021
Excellent website to do a photography…
Excellent website to do a photography course! Highly recommend
Roukaya
12/04/2021
Fantastic oppertunity to follow my…
Fantastic oppertunity to follow my passion whilst staying home with my kids. Worth the investment. I learnt alot.. it was...
Gemma Elizabeth Cooper
28/03/2021
Great course
Great course. Great way to learn helpful photography tips and extensive knowledge with supportive tutors.
Renee
23/03/2021
Great course
Informative, challenging yet doable, great responsive and supportive tutors. Highly recommend.
Belinda Anne Bye
21/03/2021
My course has been an excellent way to…
My course has been an excellent way to extend my knowledge and technical skills! The teacher has been very helpful...
George Vellios
18/03/2021
Great course, engaging and fun, good support
Halfway through the diploma course and it’s been great. Content is engaging, activities and assignments are challenging but fun. Support...
Dj
11/03/2021
Wonderful
Wonderful and excellent course full of resources and challenges.
Peter Robert Arthur Sims
10/03/2021
A very excellent platform
A very excellent platform, the modules make sense and the teachers help too. A must go to if you want to...
Kaylie E Ellison
10/03/2021
Absolutely loved this course
I absolutely loved this course it was the best thing I ever did I’m now 5 years on from completing...
Our cutting-edge professional photography courses are written and directed by some of the best working photographers in their field. The aim of the courses is to provide you with the knowledge and skills required for a career as a professional photographer or as a keen hobbyist. Both versions of our course, the Certificate Course and the Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging - CUA50915, are up-to-date and comprehensive, covering every aspect of photography.
Read more about the Certificate and Diploma CoursesThe Professional Photography Courses are delivered online, consisting of 12 comprehensive modules and 12 corresponding assignments. The courses are designed to be self-paced. Students enrolled in the Certificate Course are provided with 12 months to complete the course. Students enrolled in the Diploma Course are provided with 18 months to complete the course. Extensions are available if required.
Students have the opportunity to delve deeper into specific areas of interest in photography by purchasing Advanced Modules. These are similar to short courses and are specially formulated materials to challenge motivated students to achieve more.
View Advanced Module OutlinesThe Photography Institute offers you the most advanced and comprehensive online solution to learning available today. We offer the most thorough home study courses in photography using the very latest online learning techniques. Our commitment to providing the highest quality training program has resulted in unique teaching and student support systems, which produce unparalleled results.
Read more about the InstituteWe are accredited and recognised by
In partnership with UNICEF, the institute donates $5.00 from each enrolment to the children in the Syria crisis. This money will help to provide a safe education to the children in war torn Syria. UNICEF’s aim this year is to assist in providing a formal and safe education for 1.2 million children in Syria. This includes the provision of facilities, school furniture, qualified teachers, rehabilitation, safe learning environments and learning materials. We are very privileged to be working with UNICEF towards this goal.
Read more about the partnershipInternationally respected, George Seper has been photographing food for over 30 years.
Cairns, QLD
I knew very little about photography when I started the course, but as I worked through the modules, my knowledge and skills grew. This course has pushed me out of my comfort zone, and it was the best thing that could have happened to me.
Read MoreNewcastle, NSW
I love that this course is fully online and your online tutor is there for you 24/7. When you submit your assignment it doesn't take long for them to mark your assignment and get back to with helpful criticism and hints to make your work better.
Read MoreShepparton, VIC
I decided to complete this course when I decided to turn my hobby into a career.
Studying while also working, I have gained so much skill and knowledge. I can see the difference between my photographs from the start of the course to the images that I am now able to produce.
Read MoreMelbourne, VIC
What an innovative learning experience and motivational journey into the world of photography for a mature-age student like me.
I gained so much essential knowledge from the modules and additional references and was able to transfer this learning into practice in the assignments.
Read MoreFremantle, WA
I feel I have grown as a photographer and have been encouraged positively all the way. I am still developing my skills and would definitely be keen to take up an advanced module. I would highly recommend this course.
Read MoreArmstrong Creek, QLD
I look at things differently not just when I have my camera - lights, shadows, patterns, highlights and such and think how I would capture them.
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Our staff are working remotely and tutor/student support is available as usual. We have also modified our learning requirements to allow all students to complete their assignments entirely from home, in isolation or lockdown situations.
We wish you the best of health and safety during this difficult time we are all facing.