RDI Reviews 

RDI's flexibility has enabled me to deliver on my job expectations while studying for a higher degree with minimal disruption to my personal life.

My decision to study online with RDI came after much thought and discussion. I wanted to continue my studies after achieving a BA in French and Spanish. However i was unable to do so immediately. My career path was contrary to what I had envisioned for myself and I had to wait as I was unsure of the area in which I should further my studies given the work experience I had been gaining.
Furthermore I had to consider the economic climate which still prevails in my country and I knew that it would not be feasible to stop working to engage in full time study. RDI presented the perfect opportunity to study as I worked at a reasonable cost.
Although one must have a strong work ethic and be willing to study independently, I found that the tutors make themselves readily available, are active in the forums when needed and are quick to respond to any queries.
I would recommend studying with RDI. You willl not regret it; it is a cost-effective, efficient and practical form of gaining a UK education from anywhere in the world.

HERE IS MY STORY:
After I obtained my first degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, I told myself that the next degree for me will have to be outside Nigeria, but first, I wanted to gain some work experience and so I ventured into Telecommunications.

When I was ready to further my education, gaining admission into UK universities was easy for me, and at the time, I was willing to drop my job and go for my studies because I was still single, and also believed that I could always find another job once am done. However, I was denied student visa.

As time went on, I got married and continued to work and gain more experience. New priorities set in - I wished to grow on the job and I knew that I have to up my skills to achieve this, but I was no longer willing to drop my job and travel abroad for studies, partly due to growing responsibilities and concern over the possiblity of securing a good job after studies.

RDI promised to give me a standard UK degree without the need for a student visa, and while I continue to work. I couldn't ask for more, but I had one doubt; can the quality and experience also be the same? It soon became clear to me once I started; and I make bold to say that the quality is even higher, experience - very rich! Simply put, it is impossible for anyone to take a module and pass without gaining a sound knowledge of the course.

I would certainly recommend RDI to everyone, and especially for those who find themselves in my kind of shoes. With RDI, you don't have to sacrifice your job to achieve your academic dreams!

My decision to up-skill with a higher degree was simplified studying through RDI. It has provided me the seamless experience of studying without borders, interactions with other students as if in a classroom and tutor supports.
RDI makes employee like me fulfill my goal of advancing my career while working to make a better living and satisfying my passion.

I had a lot of excitement when I applied through RDI now known as Arden university, everything began really well and I was enjoying the course I submitted assignments on time and the communication was good. It is when it came to being notified about resubmitting my assignments I didn't pass I was not notified and the promise of a qualification looks impossible now as if I don't pass an exam I have next month I will be removed from the course and when I raised a complaint stating that if I had received any communication to resubmit assignments I did not pass I would have but now I am left to arrange my own exam closer to where I live which is proving very difficult and I am close to failing because of lack of communication from RDI now known as Arden University it makes me wonder if there is more to the name change then the university status they have been given but to avoid negative feedback I have not received the support that an actual university should provide hence why I have changed my review

I never expected online learning to be so seamlessly smooth. But at RDI, everything fits together from the initial contact with your Admissions Advisor all through to the tutors, the study materials and the various technical and administrative supports. Adequacy of interaction forums for both students and tutors has narrowed down the distance in the distance learning.

Committed to continuing professional development and hungry for a new learning experience that was different from the mad rush-to-get-to-campus with which I’m sure many working students can identify, I chose, after extensive research, to enroll for my MBA with Anglia Ruskin University through RDI. The 100% online learning experience was definitely a new and exciting one and from a position of not knowing precisely what to expect, I must say I was very impressed by the very comprehensive manner in which it is administered.
What I could not have anticipated were the personal challenges that emerged along the way and which seemed to be shooting at me in rapid-fire as if from an automatic weapon. Feeling utterly spent from the bombardment that involved five successive major medical emergencies, two of which were personal and three involving very close family members, I resigned myself to thinking that surely, being so many thousands of miles away, I would become lost in the virtual ocean of international students.
Surely, this well organized and well-administered international organization would simply write-off this student as, well… not worth the trouble.
Was I in for a truly amazing and pleasant surprise!
The empathy and sense of genuine concern that were extended to me throughout my personal and family challenges not only moved me to tears but confirmed in my mind that I had indeed made the right decision in choosing RDI as the Administrators of my Anglia Ruskin University MBA pursuit.
The Tutors, Student Services and other support network all contribute remarkably to a Programme that has earned the right to be branded “INTERNATIONAL”. Without a doubt, the courses are comprehensive however, the ‘softer side’ to the administration that were critical in my time of absolute need were equally value-adding for me! I am indeed gaining so much more than the richness of my courses.
Unquestionably, caringly brilliant! Five-Star!
Grazie Mil, RDI. World Class Indeed!

Everything is arranged perfectly frim tutors,study materials ,onine sessions and support team....
They are making study path even easier .
Glad to be in this study.

Mohammed Fawzi

I knew that I always wanted to study Law, but I was also very sure that I wanted to continue working full time as well. RDI fitted my ideal perfectly. I took a break from education before starting my LLB with RDI so naturally I was apprehensive and had lots of questions. Every question I had was answered honestly and thoroughly. At the end of the application process I was more convinced than ever that RDI was the place that I wanted to study.
After my acceptance I started my first module, the fellow students are excellent and we often support each other when we are working assignments and question. One thing I've learnt is that distance learning does not mean you are on your own. One post in the forum regarding a thought or question you may have, and within an hour or so of posting, I find I have several responses form fellow students or the tutor. It's fair to say that I did have my fair share of moments where I doubted my abilities for the LLB. I knew it wasn't going to be easy and I am the first person to set myself a challenge, but at times it felt very daunting. This is where I have to say the outstanding student support at RDI come into their own, Now every time I have one of those moments where I doubt myself or I don't feel that an assignment is going as well as I'd like, I phone or email my student support advisor. My emails are usually answered within 24hrs (often sooner) and phoning is just as easy and comfortable. Student support are very good at providing you with another viewpoint to a situation/assignment/task, which I find is often what I need and then I can verbally put a plan together with the advisor to enable me to move forward.
I could write lots and lots more, but to sum up anyone who is wanting to do a degree course with RDI particularly the LLB in Law, I would highly recommend RDI. The support you will receive from your peers, Tutors and student support is outstanding. The rewards you will see as you grow in confidence and knowledge is amazing. I am in my first year and I am seeing the benefits in my grades and also my confidence within the subject is growing. So give it a go and I hope to see you on the forums soon

Studying with RDI has given me a great opportunity to do just that - earn while I learn! I enrolled on a Graduate Diploma in Management to help me further develop and formally recognise my management knowledge.

Don't get me wrong, balancing studying along side full time employment, family and trying to keep a social life too was tricky to begin with but the dedicated Student Advisor Team helped me get started and once I'd passed my first module with success, my confidence continued to grow! I'm now on my final module and just one more submission deadline away from graduating with a Graduate Diploma in Management :)

I would highly recommend RDI. The support on offer - all the way from my application being processed by their helpful Admissions Team through to the continued support in my studies from their expert academic tutors and Student Support Team - is fantastic, and to have the chance to achieve a qualification without having to take any time out of working life has been a real help to me. Thanks RDI!

I am currently studying for a degree in Graphic Design with RDI. The course is so enjoyable, interesting and very well structured with each lesson in a module allowing you to gain confidence and skills before moving on to the next. The support from both tutors and student support really is fantastic. I would highly recommend RDI to anyone looking to gain a degree via distance learning.

I have always wanted to further my education, but it hadn't exactly been the most convenient and affordable thing.

Thankfully, I came across an ad in the local newspaper for RDI. I must admit, at first I was a bit skeptical after visiting the website and seeing the cost of their programmes. I thought to myself "How could good education be this affordable?".

Regardless, I proceeded to sign up. The process was very easy and I was soon contacted by someone on their Admissions team. Before I knew it, I was working on my first assignment.

Readily available course material and the guidance of tutors, alongside convenient and affordable payment options, definitely make RDI the best online learning solution. You get the same education you would get at any renowned campus at a significantly lower cost, plus you don't have to get out of your pjs; you study at your own pace. What's not to love?

I have moved through all academic courses and just need to complete the final project. They have 3 or 4 departments communicating with me regarding the final project and I have received wrong and conflicting information - simply too many 'chefs'. I was told I would not be able to complete in January and just now (jan 6th) I am being told that I can - although it will be too late to submit and complete the project for jan at this point. This is frustrating as I had been successful on all other courses and it is simply down to communication that as held back my completion.

I have all the emails to support this, but yet RDI refuses to acknowledge the poor communication on their end - I guess that would be why they are in academics and not customer service.

Though it took a bit of sometime to fully understand my study information ,i would want to gladly say thank you very much to RDI for giving me the opportunity to do what I have longed for.
It has been a wonderful experience of dedication and good time.
I just submitted my assessment and I cant wait to starting my next module.
I have been proudly talking about RDI to family friends and neighbours.
BRAVO RDI!!!!!BRAVO!!

I just completed my MBA program fully online and I must confess that I am satisfied with the outcome. The flexibility on the timing compensates the toughness of the program and at the end, it all makes it very efficient to transmit knowledge and skills.

I've just submitted my first module on the MBA course with Anglia Ruskin University. The tutors and RDI staff have helped me with any questions I have and the online lectures to supplement the written work really help to bring the study experience to life. Whilst the materials are very clear, you are not spoon-fed the answers and are expected to research online journal articles etc to help with the essay process. I really liked that as it shows you are getting a high quality, qualification you have worked for.

I couldn't recommend more highly and I'm really excited to begin module 2!

Prior to studying with RDI, I was enrolled at a local university in my country pursuing an LLB degree. I was juggling studies, employment and family life. It became increasingly overwhelming. I then began the process of finding a part time law program and found the Anglia Ruskin University approved course with RDI.
What made me decide on RDI was the flexibility and the fact that I got exemptions from modules that I had previously studied. Additionally, the admissions advisor was very instrumental in my decision as she was very helpful.
I then begun my studies and I have never looked back! The tutors are excellent and very encouraging. I am also receiving great support from the coordinators. The resources available to students are impressive and I am now happily balancing family, work and school and I am on my way to realizing my dream of becoming an international lawyer/diplomat.
I absolutely love studying with RDI and would highly recommend it to prospective students!

Anglia Ruskin MBA program is intellectually stimulating where RDI’s tutors are always there to guide students at every step of the way.

I personally enjoyed working very much with both of RDI’s Administrative and Academic teams where the former facilitated my interactions through their high professionalism while replying to all my inquiries on extremely timely basis. As for the latter, each and every tutor of my 8 highly Structured Modules, pushed me to become more critical in my learning while engaging further my interests to dive in more in depth and to get the most of those highly relevant business core subjects specifically structured for today’s international business managers and leaders.

As I said above, I feel privileged in working with RDI while completing my MBA. I learned a lot from each tutor and especially from the supervision of my dissertation supervisor; Dr. John Vaughan, whose guidance helped me be the best that I could be as I achieved distinction mark on such dissertation and completed my MBA degree in less than 2 years.

It is very exciting to be in London, UK in October 2014 to receive my MBA award from Anglia Ruskin University’s Lord Ashcroft International Business School. I certainly recommend to all my friends to experience the knowledge and the personal and professional growth that I experienced and enjoyed by completing my MBA degree.

Well it seems okay but I have found in their website a lot of their hyper links not working and for example now I have asked for a problem to be fixed of them not allowing me to send tests to them which the other person has replied bad telling me the person does see any problem and also told me does not know the subjects I am talking about and in fairness I made it simple just used the names they give me for the model names so in fairness should be simple to understand

I chose RDI to study for a Psychology BSc as the structure allowed me to complete the course within a 4 year period. Key to this was registering for assignments even when I wasn't fully comfortable with the module content. This sounds crazy but I found a deadline really motivated me to complete each module. I found the materials well presented and easy to digest - however, lots of further reading outside of the course content is advisable. The only things to bear in mind with distance learning (whoever the provider) is that the risk of misunderstanding something may be higher and that it requires a big commitment to complete. I would certainly advise planning events such as holidays so that they don't clash with assignment periods!
I wouldn't describe distance learning as easy - let's face it a degree is a lot of work and really has to be prioritised but the flexibility to fit it around work and family is a very attractive option when compared to self funding through a brick uni. I would advise anyone to take a course with RDI - the tutors are excellent and the support available from RDI is brilliant. Just ensure you apply a realistic timescale (add a year if in doubt) as allowing yourself more time enables greater forum interaction with your peer students. And most importantly pick a subject that you are genuinely interested in!
Certainly the rewards are well worth it - in my final year I picked up some intern assistant work on an amazing research project which has led to an MSc course I will start in September.