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.
Your tutor's role is to assess your assignments and provide you with personalised feedback. They are also available to answer any questions you may have about your course. You can communicate with your personal tutor at any time through your secure student site, which you will be given access to once you enrol.
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.
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.
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.
Andrew Newton
1 day ago
Great experience
I love this course. I knew basics about photography but this course has opened my eyes and taught me things...
Zheko Borisov
11 days ago
The Photography Institute - the right choice for studying and understanding photography
Very good and professional organized courses. Clear at point written learning material with lot of pictures and diagrams whenever it...
Sheffield
11 days ago
Great course - learning a lot.
Great course. Learning a lot. I’m half way through. Lighting and colour management particularly useful. Responsive and knowledgeable tutor. Very...
Dean Lucas
16 days ago
I have completed various course
I have completed various course. Google and Youtube everything. This course by far is the most Comprehensive, detailed and easy...
Tina
19 days ago
Tina's review May 2020
This is a great certificate course for beginners or those who have been out of the game for a while...
Mariana K.
20 days ago
Fantastic Course
I have learnt sooo much in such a short time. I loved every single module and my tutor has been...
Gavin Mark Wilson
23 days ago
Photography Institute Online Course Review
George Seper is a highly experienced photographer with what I believe is an unusually wide range of experience. He has...
Hayley Burrell
23 days ago
The photography institute has helped me...
The photography institute has helped me learn a lot about photography on a deeper level than i thought there was...
Karen Louise Samuels
24 days ago
Senior learner
As a learner on photography at a senior age. I am loving the challenges given in each module and getting...
Alisa
26 days ago
Halfway through the course & have…
Halfway through the course & have learnt so much - am definitely taking better images now as opposed to before...
Lara Vatta
30 days ago
5 star review ⭐️
This course has given me a better understanding of photography and I have noticed my photography has improved heaps since...
Simon Lake
36 days ago
I have now reached the halfway stage of…
I have now reached the halfway stage of the course and it is fantastic. Extremely interesting and well-paced. Great support...
Kevin
42 days ago
A well structured course with great…
A well structured course with great tutor feedback. Very fast turnaround in marking. I am so glad I started the...
Simone Magiras
44 days ago
Great into detail photography course
Great into detail photography course, and online help when needed through the course or on Facebook groups also. Highly recommend
J Ashby
44 days ago
Great all round knowledge.
I am enjoying the learning experience of this course and I think the booklet of modules that you end up...