With all our courses being 100% online, we are running as normal during the COVID-19 restrictions and shutdowns.
Our staff are working remotely and tutor/student support is available as usual. We have also modified our learning requirements to allow all students to complete their assignments entirely from home, in isolation or lockdown situations.
We wish you the best of health and safety during this difficult time we are all facing.
Cutting edge diploma course in Professional Photography
Leading photographers contribute their knowledge
24 hour student support
Exclusive Facebook group with over 20,000 students worldwide
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Flexible payment options
Free website portfolio to display your work
7 Day money back guarantee
Personal tutor to assist you and mark your assignments
Bibi Ganesh
13 days ago
Amazing course
This course is amazing I have learned so much now I can pick my camera up and use the Manual...
Anne Marie Gales
66 days ago
Awesome course!
Really enjoying this course so far! Great material and the tutors are very helpful. Would highly recommend!
Devyn Dunn
Tuesday 23 June 2020 at 00:36
Highly recommend
Very good course. Highly recommend it. Helpful teachers/ tutors and good content in the modules
nga yu , Tang (Moselle)
Friday 19 June 2020 at 23:13
love it!
I definitely love the Photography institute !Great teaching and guide! You saved a lot of problems for us!
Laurie Cross
Monday 08 June 2020 at 17:32
Enjoying the course immensely and my…
Enjoying the course immensely and my new found network of enthusiasts!
Téa Leblanc
Thursday 23 April 2020 at 14:18
I’ve learned a lot from this course and…
I’ve learned a lot from this course and it’s great how it can be completed on our own time.
Brooke K
Sunday 19 April 2020 at 02:35
I have loved my experience so far....
I have loved my experience so far with the Photography Institute. I am learning endless amounts of information, and I...
Carlos Pereira
Friday 03 April 2020 at 00:54
Very educational and inspiring course.
Since my spark of interest for photography, I have wanted to enrol in an educational program that would help me...
Carrie B
Sunday 16 February 2020 at 17:57
Very informative course
As a beginner photographer this course has been very informative and my tutor has been incredibly helpful. Enjoying the course...
Devon Warren
Sunday 16 February 2020 at 14:03
The PI diploma program is a MUST for any photographer!
This program is truly amazing! It teaches you the technical side as well as the artistic side of photography. The...
Ferenc Elo
Friday 31 January 2020 at 01:51
This is a good course
This is a good course. I am happy that I did it. My tutor was honest about my mistakes and...
Carol Larochelle
Thursday 30 January 2020 at 00:06
The photography Institute diploma…
The photography Institute diploma course has been worth every cent it cost. I have had a great experience with them....
ERMA NARDON
Sunday 05 January 2020 at 02:00
I have learned a lot things with this…
I have learned a lot things with this course, photography is no just simple as to click that button and...
Jenny
Thursday 12 December 2019 at 12:34
A thorough class giving an all around…
A thorough class giving an all around knowledge of the different aspects of photography.
Susan Cote
Monday 09 December 2019 at 03:16
Highly recommend!
Flexible payments, online convenience, self-paced, and tutors that are easy to communicate with. I have had nothing but an amazing...
This is a cutting edge professional photography course written and directed by some of the best working photographers in their field. The aim of the course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills required for a career as a professional photographer or as a keen hobbyist. This is an up-to-date and comprehensive course covering every aspect of photography.
Read MoreThe Professional Photography Course is delivered online, consisting of 12 comprehensive modules and 12 corresponding interactive assignments. The 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.
View Module OutlinesStudents have the opportunity to delve deeper into specific areas of interest in photography by purchasing Advanced Modules. These are similar to short courses and are specially formulated materials to challenge motivated students to achieve more.
View Advanced Module OutlinesThe Photography Institute offers you the most advanced and comprehensive online solution to learning available today. We offer the most thorough home study course in photography using the very latest online learning techniques. Our commitment to providing the highest quality training program has resulted in unique teaching and student support systems, which produce unparalleled results.
Read more about the InstituteWe are accredited and recognised by
In partnership with UNICEF, the institute donates $5.00 from each enrolment to the children in the Syria crisis. This money will help to provide a safe education to the children in war torn Syria. UNICEF’s aim this year is to assist in providing a formal and safe education for 1.2 million children in Syria. This includes the provision of facilities, school furniture, qualified teachers, rehabilitation, safe learning environments and learning materials. We are very privileged to be working with UNICEF towards this goal.
Read more about the partnershipInternationally recognised and acclaimed, Steven Vote is a photographer, storyteller, director, twice published author, mentor, fine artist, and filmmaker.
Gary Wallis has been a freelance photographer for over 20 years working mainly in fashion and portraiture.
Internationally respected, George Seper has been photographing food for over 30 years.
Charlottetown, PEI
The Institute really stretched my limits as far as the art of photography, and also provided much practical guidance in starting a photography career.
Read MoreCharlottetown, PE
When I stumbled upon The Photography Institute, I could tell it was perfect for my learning style and for what I wanted to achieve as a photographer! I messaged previous students asking their opinion and read through the testimonials and was convinced it was the right move!
Read MoreScarborough, ON
This course definitely took learning photography to a new level for me. Now, I can proudly say that I am able to create images rather than just snapshots.
Read MoreSt. Catharines, ON
This course helps you build confidence and the skills needed to stand out against the thousands of Photographers out there!
Read MoreEdmonton, AB
This course is a fantastic way to learn from the basics of photography all the way to the business side of photography. I found it to be a rewarding challenge, which paid off greatly for me.
Read MoreBurlington, ON
When I started the course I never thought that I would have ever actually started my own business, but I have and I am doing really well in it. The Photography Institute gave me all the tools and direction that I needed to understand the functionality of my camera and take a great photo.
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