4407/4 Daydream Street
Warriewood NSW 2102
RTO Code: 45423
For answers to our most commonly asked questions, read our FAQs.
View the FAQsWe offer our course in over 30 countries around the world.
View our other international locationsThe courses are designed to be self-paced. For the Certificate Course, you would expect to be dedicating on average about 6-8 hours per week for 24 weeks. For the Diploma Course, you would expect to dedicate, as per AQF standards, approximately 16 hours per week of structured and non-structured training over an 18 month period. Students studying the Certificate Course are provided up to 12 months to complete their studies. Students studying the Diploma Course are provided up to 18 months to complete their studies.
You can contact your tutor at any time through our secure student site, which you will gain access to once you enrol. Your tutor's role is to assess your assignments and provide you with feedback. They are also available to answer any questions you may have about the course.
The courses are completed online. This means there are no classes to attend. You can study in your own time and at your own pace.
No. The courses are designed to allow for students who have had little or no experience in photography.
As the courses are provided online, you have the flexibility to start when and where suits you. If you enrolled today, for example, you could start straight away.
Our course is compatible with both PC and Mac devices, and there are no specific software requirements.
If you need more time, you can purchase one of our affordable extensions. We currently offer 3, 6 and 12 month extensions. Alternatively, you can purchase an Advanced Module, which will come with a 6 month extension.
Yes. We have a dedicated student Facebook group. This group allows you to connect with other like-minded photographers where you can discuss your assignments, the course and all things creative.
No. When you purchase our course, the Advanced Modules will not be included. Our Advanced Modules are short courses and are optional for those who wish to further their studies. They will be available to purchase for students who are enrolled in our course and have completed the first two modules. They are comprised of one module and one assignment and you are mentored by a specialist in the topic selected.
No. Unfortunately, we do not offer our Advanced Modules to the public. Only students enrolled in our course can purchase them.
Our courses are delivered online and all information is provided digitally. As soon as you enrol, you will gain access to our online student site. You can download the course materials as you proceed through each module. As the modules are provided in PDF format you can keep them for future reference and print if you wish. The only time we mail something out is when you successfully graduate our course.
Yes. We offer a credit transfer to any applicant who provides suitable evidence that they have successfully completed a unit of competency at any Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
All you need for the Certificate course is a camera. A Digital SLR or Mirrorless (CSC) camera is best; but certainly not essential. We also recommend a recent version of Adobe Photoshop. However, you may use other photo editing programs.
To complete the first assignment of the Diploma course, you will require access to the following:
To see a list of what is required to complete the entire Diploma course, please click here and view the EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS section.
Our courses are compatible with both PC and MAC computers, tablet and smartphone devices.
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My journey through Dip of Photography
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Mohammed Shah
24 days ago
Excellent Experience.
Excellent experience going through the stages of the course. Each module is exciting and challenging which is a skill booster....
Jessica Galbraith
33 days ago
One of the best photography courses you can complete.
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Bron
34 days ago
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Kate Huitfeldt
51 days ago
Amateur photographer
I really loved the honest and one on one tutoring along the journey. The modules are written well, lots of detail...
Ilyse Elphick
60 days ago
Excellent Course work and Feedback
Course work is thorough and so is the feedback so you know if you're on the right track or not....
Dongiovanni Simone
75 days ago
The course is very complete and…
The course is very complete and detailed It helps a lot to learn basic and advanced concepts of photography and...
Helen Walton
75 days ago
The Photographic Institute is…
The Photographic Institute is excellent! The Modules are all well laid out and the information flows well. The instructors are...
Nicole Peters
83 days ago
My experience with the PI.
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Kylie McPhail
Sunday 18 October 2020 at 07:35
I am really enjoying the course
I am really enjoying the course
Claire Jay
Tuesday 13 October 2020 at 23:07
Just do it!
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Sonja Wells
Monday 12 October 2020 at 11:57
Learned a lot in a short time.
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Tegan M
Sunday 11 October 2020 at 13:54
Great Course
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Sunday 27 September 2020 at 01:04
Well worth it!
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Friday 25 September 2020 at 08:16
Loving it
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