Golf Industry Central Spring 2017 | Page 22

PGA IGI Editorial PGA IGI’S GOLF MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATIONS ARE ONLY A CLICK AWAY S ince introducing its new e-learning study format for the Diploma of Golf Management in March this year, the PGA International Golf Institute (PGA IGI) has seen a new breed of student begin study of its golf management qualifications. The PGA IGI delivers Australia’s only Diploma of Golf Management qualification. The 10459NAT Diploma of Golf Management has been the platform for individuals who are looking to begin their career in the golf industry, or to further develop their skills to take the next step in their career in golf. With the e-learning format that is now in full swing for students across Australia, it has allowed students who couldn’t study through on campus learning at the Gold Coast the chance to gain their desired qualification in golf management. 22 “By introducing the new e-learning format, we have a wide range of students from across Australia now studying with the PGA IGI,” explains PGA IGI Senior Manager Christine Straw. “We have had students commence from Perth, up to North Queensland and Darwin, all the way down to Victoria.” “We are proud to see the diversity of students studying the qualification through e-learning also,” continued Straw. “There are students studying to gain an industry based qualification to begin their careers in golf alongside industry members and PGA Professionals who are looking to further their career progression.” The Golf Marketing Professionals I www.golfindustrycentral.com.au