& his global online training organisation

PAULLANGEAccredited Online Training

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For local, Paul Lange, Cairns did not restricthis vision or determination in establishing aglobal online training organisation. Nowapproaching its 10th anniversary, AccreditedOnline Training has experienced immensesuccess, not only nationally, but also on aninternational level. Paul has not only established an innovativeand influential organisation, he has alsoreached a global market- all from his home inCairns. Due to the desirable lifestyle, Paul, hiswife and their young sons, choose to live here.Establishing a business that could operatewithin a national and international marketwas no small feat, yet Paul wasn’t discouragedby our rural city, if anything, it encouragedhim. Through innovation and forward-thinking, Paul has been able to facilitate adesirable family life and realise his dream; toprovide interactive online training courses toeveryone, anywhere, any time. With a background in training and education,and, seeing an opportunity to make adifference to students and teachers alike, Paul’svision was to deliver accessible and accreditedonline training. From its Cairns headquarters,AOT has experience rapid growth, majorsuccess and has become a nationally andinternationally accredited method of study.With offices in Melbourne and India, and withstudents from nearly every country, AOT’srevolutionary training method has beenembraced worldwide. Luella Kay is AOT’sSales and Marketing Manager and has beeninstrumental in the company’s climb to globalrecognition. “Who would have thought youcould establish and operate a national andinternational training company from Cairns,but it is possible. We just have to be a littlemore Branson-minded, like Paul”, says Luella.Through savvy thinking and determination,

Paul was able to establish AOT at the idealtime and, in the process, has helped developCairns’ reputation as a thriving city withprogressive businesses. AOT develops their own courses, employstheir own trainers and takes students rightthrough to completion of their qualification,earning them the title as Australia’s largestpremier online training organisation. AOTprovide qualifications equivalent to TAFE andUniversity qualifications. With a range ofsubjects at Certificate II, Certificate III,Certificate IV levels, a Diploma level, as wellas short courses across a range of subjectsincluding hospitality, business and IT, there issomething for everyone, opening the door tonumerous opportunities.“The benefits ofonline training are that students work at theirown pace from any location, have no classesto attend, one-on-one trainer support from8.30am to 11pm daily, ongoing flexibility, andour courses are affordable”, say Luella. . Paul is currently in the process of integratinghis 6 companies, including flagship companyAOT, to operate under the one banner:‘International Training and DevelopmentGroup’. ITAD is a full service, end-to-endglobal training organisation and eachcompany within the group plays an importantrole such as industry recognised training,homestay opportunities, nationally recognisedqualifications, orientation programmes,eLearning and software development.Whether you are a business wanting toprovide staff with higher learning, are lookingto expand your skills or attain recogniseddegree, AOT has the knowledge, capacity andability to facilitate your goals and makedreams a reality. Not next month or next year;today. Living in Cairns does not mean we are

limited. To survive, we have all learnt how toattract national and international business andcustomers, which has instilled in us the skillsto overcome geographical challenges in thisglobal market. By dreaming outside the boxand refusing to be limited by negativeperceptions, Paul has launched his localcompany into a national and internationalmarket. Cairns is no longer limited bydistance, technology or cultural differences,and Paul Lange has proved that big things arepossible, even from a small city.

Accredited Online Training

Words Josie Rose

Global Industry Training: Recognised for delivering theindustry's best nationally recognised training as well ashuman resource consulting services within the civilconstruction, mining and transport industries. The Australian Homestay Network: The industryleader for providing high quality and complianthomestay opportunities for international studentsstudying within Australia. The Australian Vocational Learning Institute: Deliversnationally recognised qualifications to members of thecommunity services industry. Student Welcome Services: A company dedicated toproviding pre and post arrival online orientationprograms that appropriately prepare internationalstudents for their arrival in Australia. Raw Pixel: ITAD development company, consisting ofan experienced team of instructional designers, specialisteLearning graphic designers and software programmerscreating training and assessment content, interactiveexercises and corporate induction, for ITAD grouptraining companies as well as external corporate clientsand training organisations.

“It’s about creativity, thinking outside the boxand ultimately, having fun” Richard Branson

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Diploma $1107 - $4950

Certificate II $979 - $4950

Certificate III $673 - $4400

Certificate IV $1005 - $1250

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Global Industry Training: Recognised for delivering the industry’s best nationally recognised training as well as human resource consulting services within the civil construction, mining and transport industries.

AHN is the industry leader for providing high quality and compliant homestay opportunities for international students studying within Australia.

The Australian Vocational Learning Institute: Delivers nationally recognised qualifications to members of the community services industry.

Student Welcome Services: A company dedicated to providing pre and post arrival online orientation programs that appropriately prepare international students for their arrival in Australia.

RawPixel is ITAD’s development company, consisting of an experienced team of instructional designers, specialist eLearning graphic designers and software programmers creating training and assessment content, interactive exercises and corporate induction, for ITAD group training companies as well as external corporate clients and training organisations.

Accredited Online Training provide nationally recognised training at the Certificate II, Certificate III, Certificate IV and Diploma level, as well as short courses across a range of subjects. Our online courses have been independently evaluated by Government and industry representatives to guarantee that they meet the highest standard of course excellence.

The ITAD Group was established to bring together our group of training and development companies under a single parent brand. As a training and development consultancy, we work with companies to deliver learning solutions that blend face-to-face and virtual training programs.

The ITAD Group offers a range of quality learning and development solutions both for organisations who pride themselves on being leaders in their industry, and for learning and development professionals who know that providing excellent services means a committment to ongoing quality professional development.

Our innovative technology combines a solid foundation in instructional and course design with training and compliance management. The outcome is a powerful yet simple solution, which enables companies to achieve immediate results.

Companies within the ITAD Group have built solid industry relationships and have earned strong reputations for delivering premium training and educational services. The Group has trained and mentored more than 100,000 people in Australia and overseas, assisting them in achieving their career goals.

The ITAD Group is the parent company of three Registered Training organisations, Accredited Online Training, Vocational Learning Institute, and Global Industry Training. These companies are accredited to deliver and assess training with Federal and State Government funding in the corporate market.

ITAD Group. Truly Global.