Learning DIY techniques can help individuals develop invaluable skills. Dexterity, creativity and ingenuity are practical life skills that can be attained from doing these types of projects. Mastering DIY projects may also improve survival skills and resourcefulness.

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.