90, Long Acre
Covent Garden
London WC2E 9RZ
For answers to our most commonly asked questions, read our FAQs.
View the FAQsWe offer our course in over 30 countries around the world.
View our other international locationsThe course is designed to be self-paced. Normally, you would expect to be dedicating on average about 4-6 hours per week for 24 weeks. However, many students take up to one year to complete their studies because of family or work commitments.
You can contact your tutor at any time through our secure student site, which you will gain access to once you enrol. Your tutor's role is to assess your assignments and provide you with feedback. They are also available to answer any questions you may have about the course.
No. The courses are completed online. This means there are no classes to attend. You can study in your own time and at your own pace.
No. The course is designed to allow for students who have had little or no experience in photography.
All you need for your professional photography course is a camera. A digital SLR or mirrorless is best; but certainly not essential.
We also recommend a recent version of Adobe Photoshop. However, you may use other photo editing programs.
As the course is provided online, you have the flexibility to start when and where it suits you. If you enrolled today, for example, you could start straight away.
Jemima J
6 days ago
Go for it
I am halfway through The Photography Institute diploma course and am so pleased I decided to do it. Already I...
Ingrid
15 days ago
Great course!
If you are looking for a great quality and thorough course to do online, this is it. I've leaned a...
Lea
55 days ago
Brilliant Diploma Course
The Diploma course is excellent. Brilliant interesting course content. Excellent feedback and prompt reply from the Tutor. I would well...
Fergus Quinn
62 days ago
Thoroughly recommend the Diploma course
Thoroughly recommend the Diploma course
Ian Parker-Moore
63 days ago
Diploma in Professional Photography
Hi I have been on a few courses but with my years in photography ive felt that i have not...
Marie Elizabeth Donaghy
80 days ago
The content process and expectations of…
The content process and expectations of the course where clear from the outset. Each module was detailed in it's content...
Miss Brooks
Friday 10 July 2020 at 06:28
A comprehensive course that covers…
A comprehensive course that covers everything a professional photographer should know.
Laura Evans
Wednesday 01 July 2020 at 15:42
This course is amazing
This course is amazing, would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an online photography course, the tutors are so helpful...
Usman Ahmed
Monday 29 June 2020 at 22:02
Highly recommended
If you wish to study photography in your own time and space, with high quality teaching material, and an expert...
Julie Cooke
Sunday 28 June 2020 at 21:17
This course will take you on a journey…
This course will take you on a journey that will enable you to grow your knowledge of photography. It is...
Mrs Sylwia Stefanko
Wednesday 24 June 2020 at 09:42
It’s really good course and I learn a…
It’s really good course and I learn a lot even I need lot of time because of my other work...
Alex Watts
Sunday 14 June 2020 at 07:25
The PI Diploma is good for all photographers
I found the course to be well constructed and suited equally to those wishing to pursue a professional career in...
Abdulhameed Al emadi
Monday 08 June 2020 at 15:39
my review experins
i love it the learnd and i had fun it was i very good experins
Lisa
Tuesday 02 June 2020 at 16:42
Great course content and tutor feedback.
Great course content and tutor feedback.
Torill Aas
Thursday 28 May 2020 at 11:32
A very good Experience
I was very happy with the course. It taught me how to improve my photography and a good way of...