[KeithT]

I have never done a photographic course in my life. One reason is I am a great believer in hands-on experience and learning by making mistakes. Even those creative writing courses can be a waste of time unless the student is prepared to spend time learning the craft by sitting at the typewriter, or computer and persevering. There is so much info on the Internet, free and gratis, that paying out good money for these courses seems pointless. The best way to learn is to do, join a camera club and ask questions, or go to the library (if one still exists in the near future), and stick at it. One of the best written courses is your own camera manual, and that comes free with your camera.