Where potential meets possibility
Open College Network Northern Ireland (OCN) is a leading Professional and Technical Awarding Organisation based in Northern Ireland
OCN Launch 2025 Learner Awards
OCN has announced details of its seventh annual Learning Endeavour Awards which recognise and reward the achievements of individuals and their training providers, by highlighting the power of learning to transform lives for the better.
Our Mission
To develop and award qualifications which engage, enrich and equip learners for life.
We offer qualifications from Entry Level to Level Five throughout Northern Ireland. We work with Further Education Colleges, Private Training Organisations, Voluntary & Community Organisations, Schools, SME’s and Public Sector bodies to provide learners with opportunities to progress into further learning and/or employment.
Become a Centre
If you would like to become an OCN Recognised centre and deliver our Qualifications and/or Endorsed Courses please complete the form below and a member of the team will be in contact with you.
News
Open College Network and NICVA announce strategic partnership
Open College Network Northern Ireland (OCN) and the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA) have announced details of a new strategic partnership.
Making a splash - Eastside Awards recognises the best of East Belfast
The prestigious Eastside Awards in association with Belfast City Airport has launched with new categories to recognise the best of East Belfast.
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