Australian Institute of Learning
Lives changed.
Real stories.
Learning is personal. These are the voices of students, families, employers and community partners who experienced the care, challenge and practical support behind our training.
Training that walks beside peoplePractical learning, genuine encouragement and a belief that every student brings strengths worth recognising.
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What our students say
Support that makes learning feel possible.
“I have felt extremely happy with the support from you, the learning portal is a great tool and the content is easy to understand and relevant. If I ever wish to continue studies in the future, I will definitely be coming here first.”Bethany, Diploma of Quality and Diploma of Business, September 2021
Workplace learning
Leadership learning shaped for Maritimo.
The Australian Institute of Learning successfully delivered leadership training to apprentices and middle management through two programmes. Both were tailored to the needs of Maritimo operations, building practical workplace and leadership capability.
BSB20120 Certificate II in Workplace Skills
Foundational workplace effectiveness, including communication, business operations, time management, sustainability and safety.
BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Leadership and management skills, including workplace leadership, operational planning, strategic communication and emotional intelligence.
A Maritimo learning story
A family perspective
Walking beside every learner
“We are forever grateful for how you, Ricky, mentored and supported Lily throughout the entire course. Your expert knowledge, understanding and genuine care for humankind is evident in how you approach your teaching. You have gone way above and beyond what is expected, to walk beside in the learning process.Lorrin, 2022
You genuinely care about each person individually. We cannot thank you enough for your time, care and encouragement. You are inspirational and a true leader.
You worked with Lily to arrange an amicable balance, so she was able to both work and complete her Business Diploma successfully. Each unit completed was implemented in her workplace. This built confidence, that she was not only able to share her strong work ethic and beautiful personality, but also offer invaluable insight into marketing and advertising strategies to enhance businesses financially.
The personalised training, coaching and mentoring offered extensive growth in confidence, knowledge and understanding through the plethora of skills learnt, ranging from business, environmental impact, future directions and character growth.
As a parent, I seriously cannot put into words how incredible both you and Sarah have been. In such an uncertain world as this, you offer and deliver solid, practical and genuine care to promote long lasting confidence and skills.
Two words that stand out the most to me when I think of you both: Walk beside.
At a most vulnerable time you respected, walked alongside, encouraged, built a more robust, healthier mindset, resilience and strength. You reminded a very independent young woman, and her mum, that we are not created to walk this journey alone.”
A student experience
A learner story
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People, not promises.
Real voices from the Australian Institute of Learning community, shared in their own words.
Lives Changed, People Empowered
An Australian Institute of Learning student story
Unscripted testimonials
Navigating the future of learning
Ready for a changing world.
Adults are balancing demanding work schedules. Young adults are navigating wide ranging pressures, including selection rank expectations and uncertainty in a transitioning economy. We are mindful of these stressors and meet them with innovative training practices and creative learning across our courses.
We recognise future challenges including climate change, digital skills and the importance of creating signature learning ecosystems through community, employer and university collaboration.
We are passionate about equipping learners with practical capability and emotional intelligence so they can respond to a changing landscape.
In their words
Confidence grows here.
Students, families and employers describe what stood out: care, flexibility, practical teaching and a trainer who remained present throughout the learning journey.
Just wanted to say thank you for the value you place on me, for my uniqueness and strengths. You promote an environment where I feel like I am able to not only share my contribution, but also know it is actually considered and appreciated.Darna, June 2020
You make me feel authentically supported when you say, “I believe in you” and you genuinely mean it.
The excitement you express to co learn with me rather than teach me, makes me feel like you are a partner in my learning experience.
You have so much to share, but I love how you also openly communicate how much I have to share as well and how much you learn by engaging with me.
Trainers like you are rare and I’m so blessed to have you as my trainer. My experience with you truly has empowered me to be a “World Changer”. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
I love how dedicated he was to see his students succeed. Even after hours, he would make an effort to answer any questions his students may have as well as equipping them with skills in the business field. I love the passion he has to see others succeed.CM
I cannot explain how much my study has meant to me, especially during the time I have worked with you as I have felt so supported.Julia
I am also glad that I didn’t give up, nor would I compromise on my own values and integrity, when hit with the range of challenges, both with the study and personally. I am ever so grateful for your depth of understanding, and indeed compassion, regarding my study challenges and personally. I so needed to get my head in the right space, and complete without compromise, and oddly enough I now feel a little empty, without the mental challenges.
You have been a great blessing in my life. Thank you.
Studying with Ricky is the best experience. He puts so much time and effort into each student, ensuring everyone is understanding the topics. Ricky has a wealth of knowledge, not only about business but life in general. He is supportive, caring, genuine and incredibly giving.Jessy, four Diploma graduate
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Highly recommend Australian Institute of Learning. Ricky and the Australian Institute of Learning are so passionate about changing lives. Ricky is so dedicated and will support you 100% of the way.
Before I started my courses at Australian Institute of Learning all I had was my Year 10 High School Certificate. I was a casual employee in a dead end job and I knew if I did not get an education, I would forever stay in dead end jobs and get nowhere in life. With the help of a dedicated, empowering, motivating, highly educated and experienced educator, I was able to go from basic to educated, confident, skilled and able to improve my life. I was able to leave my dead end job.
I now have a stable full time job that provides a very satisfying salary, and I am now achieving my career and business goals. I have now completed one Advanced Diploma and three Diplomas and a certificate in Digital Marketing and Branding. I am now well on my way to creating the life I desire.
Ricky and Australian Institute of Learning genuinely want to inspire you and want you to be the best version of yourself. They will support you all the way. If you have been looking around researching various colleges, and you’re worried you might not have support and will fail, you can put those worries aside if you become a student of Australian Institute of Learning. You don’t just sign up and then be forgotten about.
Rest assured you can gain skills with Australian Institute of Learning so you can start living the life you really want.
I chose to study Diploma of Leadership Management because it is industry relevant and combines both business and personality skills. The Diploma of Leadership is very practical and prepares you for advanced business and career exposure. Ricky Naicker and friendly tutors make studying here an amazing experience.Student testimonial
I have loved the discussions in our course. I really feel academically engaged in the learning process. Ricky Naicker is so knowledgeable and also the mix of world and life experience of my classmates has created a real depth of analysis and discussion.Sri Rohan
My phone won’t let me write a review but I refuse to not let my opinion be known. This Australian Institute of Learning is unbelievable to say the least. The training is relevant, the trainers are born leaders and teachers. This place is a five star learning institution. I learnt more here in one year than I did in university.Remy Brooks
I have been very fortunate to have Ricky as my tutor. The last two years have been particularly personally challenging, added to some of the learning challenges, however Ricky has been incredibly supportive, understanding, encouraging, very knowledgeable and professional. I value that he has been part of my life.Julia, Diploma of Business and Diploma of Leadership, Unity College Australia
I thoroughly enjoyed working with the staff of the Australian Institute of Learning and I can’t speak highly enough of Ricky and his team. They were professional, forthcoming and extremely supportive. I would highly recommend Australian Institute of Learning to everyone who would like to expand their horizons in the world of management and business. Thank you once again Ricky, you’ve been a brilliant support.Maryke Botes
Five stars. The best training college without a doubt. The trainers are so incredibly passionate and genuinely care. The teaching is interactive and engaging. Ricky takes things to an entire new level from the incredible content of teaching to the prestigious awards nights. Highly recommended.Evangeline Warzywak
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I just want to shout out a big thank you to Ricky Naicker for helping me realise fantastic potential opportunities, business or otherwise, that are within my reach and for reigniting my passion for learning. I have enough momentum now from completing the Certificate IV in Small Business Management and the Double Diploma of Management and Business that I am going on to study a Bachelor of Business at university. I am so excited.
Also, a big thank you to Glenda Fieldes for all the after hours support, especially when I went into crisis mode, which prevented a mental meltdown. I learned so much from you and I apply your teachings to my daily life and to my work. Last of all, thanks to Marc Miles for the inspirational NLP workshop. It was amazing.
I would recommend Australian Institute of Learning to anyone wanting to better themselves and to learn something new. Cheers everyone at Australian Institute of Learning, teachers and students.
Dear Ricky and Team at Australian Institute of Learning, thank you so much for all the support and guidance you have all given me over the past few months to complete my courses. Australian Institute of Learning is such a fantastic organisation and I look forward to studying with you again. You were so flexible and made my life so easy. The level of care and support this company gives is outstanding and should be commended. I would not hesitate in referring any friends or family to this wonderful company.Donna
I would thoroughly recommend Australian Institute of Learning to any employer wishing to provide training for their employees or themselves as I believe you genuinely go the extra mile towards ensuring that students come away with the tools required to advance themselves within their careers. Your style of training impresses me in how you call on students to actively participate rather than simply learning by rote.Chantelle
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I have had some experience with colleges and institutes through my study over the past years, and found this one had something different which was rare. This is an institute that stands for learning, giving back to the community and has pride and belief in this industry.
Firstly I would like to share my first introduction to Ricky. He was my trainer for an IT module I had to complete for my Certificate IV in Business. I am not very good with IT, spreadsheets and so on. It was he that left a lasting impression on me. Eighteen months later, when I was looking to complete my Diploma in Management, he was the first one I called.
To sum up the Australian Institute of Learning experience would be total professionalism, integrity and an institute that believes in its students, with trainers second to none. What you gain apart from your certification is invaluable. You will have the confidence, knowledge and belief in yourself.
Thank you so much Ricky for your encouragement. I was very concerned that I would not be able to accomplish this study. I had such a negative experience with my last study that I undertook that I was quite nervous about embarking on more study, but you have helped me so much overcome that bad experience. I am so grateful to be in a training school that has such a positive way of enabling students to learn and enjoy that learning. I have thoroughly enjoyed every session I have attended so far, and look forward to each session knowing it is so insightful and inspiring. You run your training school with such integrity, and your willingness to help and be of assistance is very much appreciated.Cheryl, Employer
I enjoyed doing the Certificate IV in Business course with Australian Institute of Learning. Ricky is a very good teacher and very approachable at all times and willing to listen to the students. I have achieved more knowledge, grown more and become more confident within the business I am working in now. The course has helped me think outside the box. If I had the opportunity to study again with Australian Institute of Learning, I would without hesitation.Allison
Hi Ricky, a very big thank you to you for what you did for our team. Every single one of them has come back raving about how much they learned and how amazing you were in taking them through the course. It’s transformed attitudes toward key tasks from “do I really have to bother with this” to “no worries, I’ll have it done in no time”. This new confidence will make a significant difference for our organisational efficiency and help us focus on our mission and unhindered growth.Anne Marie
Your knowledge in this subject area is exceptional and I enjoyed learning from you. You are professional, approachable and motivating which made attending the sessions a great experience. I wish you and Australian Institute of Learning a great future and would recommend your organisation to anyone who wishes to further their studies.Hayden Whitworth, General Manager, Juice 107.3
I have just completed the Certificate IV in Frontline Management. I would most certainly recommend this course. I cannot speak highly enough of my trainer and mentor Ricky Naicker. His professional and personal manner is second to none. I learnt so much from this course and am using this experience in my daily work already. It has been an absolute pleasure to work beside Ricky and the team at Australian Institute of Learning.Liz
I feel Australian Institute of Learning delivers professional training with excellence and passion. Thank you for reminding me where my heart actually is. The course has taken me closer in positioning myself and drawing me closer to achieving my goals. I see Australian Institute of Learning as a company who is passionate about empowering others.Vicki, Pindarra Hospital
I really enjoyed the assessments, the time given was sufficient. My knowledge has increased and I feel much more confident in being the best leader and manager I possibly can be.Shaun, Intervention Projects
A life changing experience
“I could see the potential within myself.”
Ruia describes a learning journey that supported her confidence, direction and determination while she worked, studied and prepared to launch a business.
I am training full time, working as a receptionist and studying for my Diplomas as well as focusing on the launch of my own successful and unique business.Ruia
Ricky is my trainer at the Australian Institute of Learning. What I love about Ricky’s personality is that he is one of the most genuine people I have ever met. His passion for empowering his students is what captured me, the way he motivates and inspires me to always look beyond what is placed in front of us and to reach for the beauty in the distance, our goals and dreams.
Ricky has provided me with guidance and direction for my life, the first time I have been able to see the potential within myself and my purpose for my life.
Before I met Ricky I had no motivation and very low self esteem. I’m not usually a dedicated person at all. I wouldn’t have been able to finish my qualifications without the empowerment I received. It just couldn’t have happened without Ricky.
I felt very emotional because I am so used to just giving up on all things I apply myself to. Ricky’s passion for what he does really inspired me to push forward and by doing that it motivated me to keep going further. I honestly feel so privileged in being part of such an amazing life changing experience studying at the Australian Institute of Learning.
As a direct result of working with Ricky, I’ve had several shifts in my thinking. I now realise that being successful is what you put into it: determination, consistency and hard work. This is extremely valuable to me because I now have the tools needed to be successful.
Low self esteem held me back from benefiting from a lot of things in my life. Walking into this institute has opened many doors for me both personally and career wise. I know my vision of my future wouldn’t be possible without the amazing support I have received from the staff at the Australian Institute of Learning.
I was given so many tools in building myself, the people around me and in building my business. Australian Institute of Learning training has been more than an opportunity. It has been an asset in shaping my future.
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