Students looking to get ahead in the competitive field of sound engineering may boost their chances of employment by attending classes specializing in sound. The classes teach skills students need to create audio productions in settings such as theatre, television and sporting events.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.