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This new and unique Open College designed Activities Coordinator continuous personal development (CPD) course will look at how therapeutic and recreational activities are of paramount importance in the promotion of resident’s / clients quality of life and how the Activity Coordinator plays a central role in delivering purposeful activities that stimulate residents and improve their wellbeing.…

This Activities of Living Patient Care award will: Facilitate the learner to gain understanding of the Activities of Living and its application to client care. Facilitate the learner to gain knowledge and competency in the delivery of holistic care to clients/patients and understand the importance of promoting of quality of life for client /patient. Facilitate…

Our distance learning QQI Advanced Major Award in Management equips Managers including those new to Management with comprehensive skills in the management of people, resources and activities. The course is based around eight sought after and highly practical modules but you have a choice of 6 elective modules. At The Open College we offer our students the chance to…

This Early Childhood Care and Education Level 6 Major award programme – 6M2007 will provide learners with the knowledge, skill and competence to work as autonomous practitioners and to lead and supervise others in the provision of quality early childhood care and education in a variety of ECCE settings, whether working in a day care…

The purpose of this QQI validated Anatomy & Physiology award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to understand the structure and function of the human body. On successful completion of the modules the learner will have the skills to understand the interrelationships between systems of the body and recognise the…

This unique Open College designed Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Early Years Sector continuous personal development (CPD) course will equip the learner with the necessary knowledge about ASD in Early Childhood. It will endeavour to provide information about the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the indications of the disorder within a child and signs and symptoms that…

Why is this Health & Social Care Degree for me? Professional Health and Social Care training aims to teach theories of practice and to develop both practice skills and a reflective capacity. The work of a Health & Social Care practitioner combines a multidisciplinary relationship based approach which encompasses purposeful planning and execution in the…

Why is this Early Learning & Care Degree for me? The Early Learning and Care Programme has been developed for childcare practitioners progressing from 6M2007 QQI ECCE Level 6 Major awards and seeks to prepare you to take a professional and leading role in ELC provision. This may be in a formal leadership position or…

Our distance learning QQI Level 5 Business Administration course has been developed to prepare learners for a junior administrative position in an organisation. It is also intended to prepare the learner for further study in the related areas. It has been developed as one of the mandatory modules for the Level 5 Certificate in Business Studies –…

This QQI level 6 Business Law module is designed to enable the learner to gain an in depth understanding of the Legislative Environment in which a modern business must survive. Learners will be aware of and be able to apply the Legislation that applies to their particular area of business.     Learners who successfully complete this…

In this QQI Level 6 Business Management distance learning course the learner will learn about a range of organisations from Sole Traders, Private and Public organisations, Partnerships and Co-Operatives, they will also learn about their mission statements, visions, their objectives and structures. They will learn how to conduct a SWOT analysis in a organisation, in other words…

This QQI Level 6 Business Planning distance learning course is designed to equip entrepreneurs with skills and knowledge to develop a comprehensive and soundly based business plan. Students will learn how to: complete a market analysis, evaluate and develop a business idea, complete financial planning and analysis, develop a marketing plan and pricing strategy, develop customer service…

Our online distance learning QQI level 5 Care Assistant Major Award is designed to give those wishing to work in HSE Intellectual Disability Services as a Care Assistant a thorough grounding in the necessary skills. The course is relevant and highly practical, with each module focusing on a specific area of care. The eight modules selected are listed as…

Learners who successfully complete this course will: demonstrate good work practices in the provision of individualised holistic care for older people understand the concept of the ageing process be able to meet the full range of needs of older people in a variety of care settings enhance the quality of life of the older person.…

Who should complete this course? This programme is open to individuals with an interest in caring for older people, but it is of particular relevance to carers working with or planning to work with clients in the community. This is an area of considerable growth in employment, whether in care centres or in the client’s…

Learners who successfully complete this course will: recognise the personal care needs of clients respond effectively to clients’ individual needs, with their involvement and use of choice acquire practical skills in the area of client personal care maintain a safe, healthy and hygienic environment for clients.   Who should complete this course? Learners who wish…

This new and unique Open College designed Child Protection and Welfare in ECCE Settings continuous personal development (CPD) course will highlight the importance of having a clear and detailed background knowledge about Child Protection and Welfare Issues of Children. It is essential to have this knowledge in order to protect the Children in your Care. You as an…

The aim of this online professional development Child Psychology course is to provide the learner with the necessary theoretical knowledge relating to child psychology, as well as an understanding of how that theoretical knowledge is relevant in applied contexts as reflected, for example, in best educational practice being tied to the cognitive level of the child. Thus, until…

QQI Accredited online courses Complete in 40 weeks 120 credits New ELC Major Award Online.   This brand new single stage online programme leading to the new QQI Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning & Care Major Award has been designed to meet the new professional award standards of Early Learning & Care (ELC) at Level 5.…

This QQI Children with Additional Needs module is designed to enable the learner develop skills, gain knowledge and attitudes necessary to work with children who have additional needs. The learner will gain an understanding of the support needed to ensure children are fully included and integrated in a variety of care and educational environments. It…

Learners who successfully complete this course will: heighten an awareness of the essential role played by communication in human interaction understand the communicative principles and practices involved in gathering and relaying information analyse the nature and theory of communication explore varieties of non-verbal communication acquire the skills and confidence required to encode and decode meaning,…

This QQI Level 6 Conflict Management distance learning course is designed for people currently working in the community and voluntary sector. It will also be useful to those in a relevant HR department or anybody engaged in mediation. The course provides the knowledge and skills to understand and manage conflict situations, either at work or in group…

This QQI Level 5 Creative Writing course is designed to give students an opportunity to develop their creative voice through writing. It aims to give students an understanding of the process of writing, key aspects of writing fiction, as well as the possibility of getting work published. Course documentation for this journalism course is detailed, comprehensive…

This newly updated QQI Level 6 Customer Service course is designed to enable the learner to gain a detailed understanding of the customer service function within an organisation and to facilitate the development of effective customer service skills. The programme is suitable for persons already working in a customer services role who would like a recognised qualification…

This new and unique Open College designed Dementia Care & Awareness course will look at how dementia is now both a national and global concern and why there is a need to develop awareness and understanding of the facts pertaining to dementia. This course will explore the neurology of dementia, the various forms of dementia…

This Digital Marketing online course will introduce students to the core competencies required to develop and execute digital marketing strategies and activities. It will provide a detailed understanding of what Digital Marketing is, major trends and important concepts such as Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Science of Adwords Traffic, types of Online marketing, eMail Marketing, Viral…

Learners who complete this Disability Awareness programme will obtain the knowledge on different definitions of disability in relation to historical and cultural influences. Learners will acquire knowledge of various types of physical and learning disabilities. They will be familiar with the different assistive technology and teaching methods which will help with the negative aspects of each…

The purpose of this professional development Early Childhood Arts and Culture (Montessori Culture) course is to equip the learner with the necessary skills and competence to ensure that each child develops a competent level of learning through Arts and Culture in a Childcare setting. Each student will gain a full understanding of the montessori method of teaching…

The purpose of this professional development Early Childhood Literacy & Numeracy (Montessori Maths & Language) course is to equip the learner with the necessary skills and competence to ensure that each child develops a competent level of literacy and numeracy skills as developed through the montessori method of teaching. Each student will gain a full understanding of…

The purpose of this professional development Early Learning Environment (Montessori Practical Life & Sensorial) course is to equip the learner with the necessary knowledge to implement an appropriate ECCE environment that encourages and supports the holistic learning of the child. The learner will gain the relevant skills and competencies to ensure that the environment is developed and…