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 == Study Courses & Exams ==
-There are three levels of licensing in the United Kingdom: Foundation, Intermediate, and Full.  The first licence content (classroom and practicals) is typically taught on a Saturday with the exam on the following Sunday.  Intermediate courses usually take a bit longer as it includes more practical coursework (soldering, kit assembly, radio operation) and assessment.  The final licence stage is often done through a combination of guided conversations and self-study.
+There are three levels of licensing in the United Kingdom: '''Foundation, Intermediate, and Full.'''  '''Foundation''' (first) content (classroom and practicals) is typically taught on a Saturday with the exam on the following Sunday.  '''Intermediate''' (second) courses usually take a bit longer as it includes more practical coursework (soldering, kit assembly, radio operation) and assessment.  The '''Full''' (third and final) licence stage is often done through a combination of guided conversations and self-study.
 One new radio enthusiast's testimonial of acquiring all three licenses at another club is [http://www.hamblog.co.uk/advanced-license-from-zero-to-m0-in-one-year/ here.]