Features - PGA IGI
Features - PGA IGI
E-LEARNING OFFERING
FLEXIBILITY FOR PGA IGI
STUDENTS
Have you ever wanted to study a qualification
in golf management, but struggled to find the
time to attend classes each week?
W
ith the PGA IGI Diploma of Golf
Management now being delivered
through E-Learning to students in
Australia and across the globe, flexible online
learning solutions are available to everyone.
The PGA International Golf Institute (PGA IGI)
has been delivering Australia’s only Diploma of
Golf Management since 2009 to students at its
Gold Coast Campus. With a strong passion for
golf, students at the PGA IGI have utilised the
qualification as a stepping stone to a career in
the golf industry.
Since launching the E-Learning study option
one year ago, the PGA IGI has seen a new
demographic of students commence Australia’s
only Diploma of Golf Management.
“With E-Learning now available to students, we
are seeing individuals commence study who
would never have been in a position to study
face to face for one year on the Gold Coast”, said
Luke Bryden, PGA IGI Marketing and Student
Recruitment Manager.
“Our students studying the Diploma of Golf
Management range from those just graduating
from high school to individuals with full time jobs
looking for a career change.”
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The qualification delves in to areas of
the golf industry such as:
• golf operations
• coordination of tournaments and events
• junior golf development
• food and beverage operations
• golf club management
• business management
• staff management; and much more.
Not only does studying online provide greater
opportunity for individuals across Australia to
undertake study in the qualification, it allows
individuals anywhere in the world to study with
PGA IGI.
“We have seen golf industry members
throughout Asia commence study in the
qualification since it has become available
online,” continued Bryden.
“We have also seen an increase of members
working in the golf industry studying online,
looking to enhance their knowledge of the golf
industry for future career progression within the
sport of golf,” explained Bryden.
“E-Learning with the PGA IGI has enabled golf
industry and PGA Members in countries such as
Singapore, Hong Kong and Vietnam to enhance
their skills set and knowledge for their career
development in the global golf industry.”
The PGA IGI’s e-learning programs are ideal
platforms for staff development, career
progression or beginning a career in field you
have a passion for. They offer flexibility for
students, allowing you to study at times that
best suit you, around work, family and life
requirements.
New students can commence study at the
beginning of each month with the PGA IGI’s
monthly E-Learning intakes.
Program prospectus and application forms are
available online at the PGA IGI Website.
For further information about the PGA IGI’s
E-Learning Programs, please contact Luke
Bryden, Marketing and Student Recruitment
Manager, on [email protected]
or (07) 5657 6116.
The flexible E-Learning format of the Diploma
of Golf Management allows individuals to study
anywhere at any time, with all content and
assessments for the qualification available online
via the PGA of Australia’s E-Learning platform,
The Fairway.
10459NAT Diploma of Golf Management
is a nationally recognised qualification.
The qualification focuses on the business,
management and operations for the golf
industry. It is a study program for individuals
looking to broaden and further enhance their
knowledge of all areas of golf.
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