Originally Posted by Unregistered

Definitely not true. In the end your cert will not state whether you did it through SIM or directly with UOL. Furthermore, if you are self-studying directly with UOL, some employers will see it as a sign of maturity and independence as you are not being "guided" by lecturers at SIM. Will you be working part-time while you study? If yes, then thats even one more plus point in the eyes of employers.

Studying directly with UOL might not be as good as on-campus local uni. But it is DEFINITELY not twice as valued as full-time at a private school. It is on-par or better.