Technology innovation is the discipline of developing original technologies and finding practical uses for them. Courses and programs in this field often teach students to address problems they see in the world by designing and marketing products that creatively combat these issues.

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.