The core path — camera, gear, composition, genre and 15 practice assignments. Opening these counts toward your badges.
The technical foundations — exposure, aperture, shutter, ISO. These 15 cover every key setting.
Essential equipment guides — tripods, bags, filters, lenses and accessories.
Composition rules, framing, leading lines, balance and finding your style.
Macro, landscape, product, portrait, architecture, street and more.
Hands-on PDF assignments — open in a new tab and practice on location.
Take exams, save progress, download results PDFs and certificates.
Resume an exam or download your latest results.
Resume an exam or download your latest results.
30 Assignment Practice Packs — grab a pack and follow the step-by-step field exercises.
Paid membership only — upgrade to unlock Practice Packs.
35 one-page field checklists — print one page per lesson and take it on location.
Paid membership only — upgrade to unlock checklists.
Deeper, applied guides that build on the Foundation course. Same format — these do not count toward Foundation badge tracking.
Paid membership only — upgrade to unlock these guides.
Guides for the Royal Photographic Society distinctions (LRPS, ARPS). Reference guidance, not Foundation-tracked.
Paid membership only — upgrade to unlock RPS planning guides.
Step-by-step planning for your RPS distinction submissions.
Two support resources whenever you are stuck.
Common questions about the Foundation course and your 14-day trial.
Where should I start?
Open module 01 on exposure, or use the orange button at the top — it always points to your next unread Foundation module. Your dashboard also recommends what to do next day to day.
How long does each module take?
Most modules take 8–15 minutes to read, with optional deeper material if you want more. The full 60-module Foundation course is roughly 10 hours of reading. PDF assignments are designed for a walk or a weekend session.
Is this included in the 14-day trial?
Yes. Your trial unlocks the Foundation course modules and exams for 14 days. Applied Learning, RPS guides and downloads such as Practice Packs are paid-member content and stay locked until you upgrade.
Do modules include exams and certificates?
Yes. There are 15 topic exams linked to the Foundation course. Pass an exam and you can download a certificate with your name and the date. Complete the full Academy path for the master certificate.
Can I learn at my own pace?
Absolutely. There are no deadlines. Open modules when it suits you — the Academy tracks your progress and badges automatically.
Can I use a phone or tablet?
Yes. Modules work on any modern browser. Several topics cover phone photography. A few PDF assignments are easier with a printer or second screen but are not required.
What support is there if I get stuck?
Use the Q&A library, ask Robo-Ranger AI, or post in the community. Links to both support tools are in the Support and resources section below.