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The course taught me a lot for a future in herbalism and was very informational and thorough however getting a merit is hard when you don't get full tutor feedback on all assignments. Overall the cour... See more
I completed the course, It was fantastic, I learned so much and got my diploma, I was really excited about starting my new career! I even had business cards printed! And then my therapist told me that... See more
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Company details
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- Career and Education Provider
- College
- Distance Learning Center
- Study at Home School
- Vocational College
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Helping people gain new careers and skills since 1994.
Contact info
61 Bridge Street, HR5 3DJ, Kington, United Kingdom
- 01373 800 815
- Support@inst.org
- www.inst.org
3.3
Average
325 reviews
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22 April 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from The Blackford Centre
Hi, thanks so much for your lovely comment. I'm delighted to hear you think so!
Best wishes
Kate
Dog Walking and Dog Training Diploma
I have worked with dogs all my life, so my experience outweighs qualifications - my written English is poor, however, this did not prevent me from completing the Dog Walking Diploma with really good grades. Thank you for the patients of the tutors. I now feel all those comments I get from my customers how I am " a natural" with their dogs are now backed up with qualifications. I'm pleased and happy to say, I have now bought their dog training course and looking forward to learning new techniques so my fur friends will be happier and healthier with me and their owners.
11 April 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from The Blackford Centre
Hi, thanks for your lovely feedback!
I'm delighted to hear you enjoyed your Dog Walking course, and I wish you the best of luck with your new course!
Best wishes
Kate
New future ahead
Ordered my course work and arrived very quickly, within the week I have already completed two modules and looking forward to hearing from my tutor. Can't wait to complete and gain my level with such a great company.
8 April 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from The Blackford Centre
Hi, thanks for your great comments, and well done for the progress you are making through your studies!
The best of luck with your assignment feedback!
Best wishes
Kate
The first time I emailed for assistance…
The first time I emailed for assistance I received a quick response
7 April 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from The Blackford Centre
Hi, thanks for your feedback.
I'm delighted to hear you have been pleased with the service you have received!
Best wishes
Kate
I'm glad i chose to be part of…
I'm glad i chose to be part of the BlackFord college by registering, when i ask a question via email i get a quick response. Big up to BlackFord
26 March 2020
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Reply from The Blackford Centre
Hi, thanks for your great feedback.
The best of luck with your next assignment!
Best wishes
Kate
fantastic service
fantastic service, easy layout and always available to assist. highly recommend.
23 March 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from The Blackford Centre
Hi
Thanks for your great feedback!
Best wishes
Kate
satisfactory delivery by Blackford center
I have ordered this course and until now whatever is promised by Blackford has been delivered. I am satisfied with the integrity of Blackford centre
21 March 2020
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Reply from The Blackford Centre
Hi, thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts.
I hope you very much enjoy your studies!
Best wishes
Kate
Excellent and Good assistance all the…
Excellent and Good assistance all the time
17 March 2020
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Reply from The Blackford Centre
Hi
Thanks for these great comments!
Best wishes
Kate
I am really impressed with the…
I am really impressed with the Blackford Centre. I appreciate their efficiency with email responses and customer services, they are always willing to assist and are very friendly.
I would recommend them to anyone that is looking to study online or correspondence.
16 March 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from The Blackford Centre
Hi
Thanks for your great feedback and for your recommendation!
Enjoy your next module!
Best wishes
Kate
Really enjoying this course and the…
Really enjoying this course and the feedback is so helpful and thorough.
13 March 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from The Blackford Centre
Hi, thanks for your great feedback.
I'm delighted to hear you are enjoying your studies, and working with your tutor! The best of luck with your next assignment, whenever you are ready to submit it.
Best wishes
Kate
My Candid View
One of the best personal development decisions I have ever made is enrolling for the Management Consulting Training. The modules are written in simple language with practical examples that everyone can relate with.
13 March 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from The Blackford Centre
Hi, thanks for your lovely comments, I'm delighted to hear you are enjoying your course!
With best wishes
Kate
Excellent service re refund.
10 March 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from The Blackford Centre
Hi, thanks for your feedback!
We appreciate that our course cannot be suited to everyone, which is why we offer a 60 day money back guarantee period. I'm sorry that on this occasion our course was not the right fit for you, and I wish you the best of luck with your course search leading forward!
Best wishes
Kate
All at the Blackford centre have been amazing
I’m really Injoying my studies I’ve only just begun but I’m finding it very inspirational
And all at the Blackford centre have been amazing
9 March 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from The Blackford Centre
Hi, thanks for your lovely comments.
I hope you very much enjoy your next module!
Best wishes
Kate
Excellent service received.
7 March 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from The Blackford Centre
Hi, thanks for your great feedback!
Best wishes
Kate
Very quick delivery of products
Very quick delivery of products; easy to use and great resources.
6 March 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from The Blackford Centre
Hi, thanks for your lovely comments!
Best wishes
Kate
Excellent service
Excellent service. I received my material, professionally packaged.
I feel like in class,
Thank you
Blackford
4 March 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from The Blackford Centre
Hi, thanks for your feedback.
That's our pleasure!
Enjoy your studies!
Best wishes
Kate
A very reliable and excellent…
A very reliable and excellent institution.
I would recommend anyone looking for further development in the life.
1 March 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from The Blackford Centre
Hi, thanks so much for your lovely comments!
Best wishes
Kate
Registering and getting my materials…
Registering and getting my materials sent to me went really smoothly and service and communication was great!
28 February 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from The Blackford Centre
Hi, thanks for your great comments!
I hope you thoroughly enjoy your studies.
Best wishes
Kate
Photocopies of pictures should be of…
Photocopies of pictures should be of consistently good quality. In module 3, I couldn't see the image of the couple ; it looked as if it hadn't been copied from the original. Otherwise, I would have rated the course a 5. My tutor always responds quickly.
22 February 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from The Blackford Centre
Hi, thanks for your feedback!
I have passed your comments on to our editorial team so this can be reviewed. Feedback is a valuable tool to help us improve, so thank you for sharing your thoughts!
I'm delighted to hear you are enjoying the course, and working with your tutor. The best of luck with your next assignment!
Best wishes
Kate
Received nice & prompt message. Thank you
Got a nice reply from Blackford about tech error, so hopefully all will work well.
Looking forward to working with them.
20 February 2020
Unprompted review
Reply from The Blackford Centre
Hi, thanks for your message.
I'm very sorry to hear this! I have spoken with our support team, and I believe they have responded to your email this morning to get everything back on track for you. I believe a technical glitch was at fault here, and I can only apologise for any concern caused, and the delay faced as a result.
If ever you need any assistance, or have any questions about your course, please contact our support team at: support@inst.org. They are on hand to help, and respond to emails within one working day.
Best wishes
Kate
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