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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 WordPress Advanced Course is the follow up course to our WordPress Starter Course, for when you feel comfortable blogging and are now ready to spread the word, synchronise accounts with Facebook and Twitter and get more publicity for your website through online marketing. The WordPress Advanced Course will focus on getting the most out…

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 10-week Art course is available in September and in January Suitable for beginners and improvers Tutor: Joyce Duffy Equipment: Beginners are encouraged to work in Acrylics as they are easier but they are free to use watercolours or to try them as the course progresses. For All Students: Cartridge paper size A3 pad for…

This one-day course is designed to show how assertiveness helps to get things done and is ideal for employees in all organisations on a management, sales and front line level.

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…

The WordPress Starter Course is a great starting point for anyone who would like to learn about WordPress to create their own website or to learn how to keep an existing WordPress site up-to-date. The WordPress Starter Course will cover how to set up a free WordPress.com account, how to change themes and widgets in…

Good communication skills are vital in today’s business world. This one-day course aims to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to improve written communication.

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 10-week Care Skills QQI Level 5 course is available in September and in January. The purpose of this award is to both teach the learner to recognise the personal care needs of clients and equip them with practical skills in the area of client personal care. You will be able to respond effectively to a client’s individual needs with their involvement and use of choice. You…

This course is for anyone who collects accounts. It examines the special skills required to adopt a credit control policy that achieves results without damaging relationships.

The Change Management Course at Althris Training will provide you with the tools to create meangful and successful change. Through our notes, class activities and case studies you will learn how to motivate individuals, overcome resistance and create an environment where change feels accessible. The course includes workshops on the following Change Management topics; Leading…

This 10-week Chess course is available in September and in January This course will prepare the Student for competitive chess. I will teach the basics from Board set-up, how each piece moves and their importance, attacking and defending and understanding the Opening, Middle and Endgame.

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…

Coaching highlights what people can readily achieve, given the right support. Coaching skills for supervisors and line managers is an important part of the Company’s performance management processes. A key task for Supervisors and Managers is to develop his/her people and this requires developing their knowledge, skills and talents. This training course will equip participants…