Its not as simple as just assigning people to courses based on their application date. I'm afraid there's no rhyme or reason to how they assign courses so when other people applied has no bearing on when they all get course dates.
Oh yes, how right you are.
I applied in September 2002 and start in December. that's over 2 years!!!!
Have handed notice in at work now so please, please Mr HR man, don't re-sched me now