Endorsed Courses

What Are Endorsed Courses?

OCN Endorsed Courses are bespoke training programmes developed in collaboration with the OCN Business Development team. These courses are tailored to meet the specific needs of learners and are recognised with a stamp of approval from a nationally recognised awarding organisation. Endorsed courses are private to each centre and therefore cannot be accessed by any other organisation. 

Benefits of Endorsed Courses:

  • Tailored training which is specific to learners' needs and your organisation’s objectives 
  • Bespoke programmes which are private to your centre and cannot be picked up by any other organisation. 
  • Additional credibility with approval by a nationally recognised awarding organisation 
  • Enhance training with OCN external quality assurance processes and support  
  • Enable learners to receive an OCN Endorsed course achievement certificate 
  • Utilise OCN's curriculum, teaching, learning, and assessment expertise 

Experience: OCN has extensive experience developing and accrediting courses for:

  • Further Education Colleges
  • Private Training Organisations
  • Adult Education Providers
  • Voluntary & Community Organisations
  • SMEs
  • Public Sector Bodies (Health Trusts, NI Prison Service, Local
  • Government Agencies)

Difference Between Endorsed Courses and Qualifications:

Endorsed Courses:

  • Bespoke programs tailored to the specific needs of your learners and to meet your organisations objectives
  • Recognised with an OCN Endorsed Course Certificate

Qualifications:

  • Nationally Recognised Qualifications awarded upon completion 
  • Focus on broader educational standards 
  • Recognised with an OCN Qualification Certificate upon successful completion  

Ready to develop your bespoke training with OCN? Contact us today!

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OCN provided the perfect framework for accredited training in restorative justice. OCN staff were incredibly helpful throughout the accreditation process. Endorsed courses have proved to be a fantastic asset for CRJI.

Andrea McLaughlin, Community Restorative Justice Ireland (CRJI)