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The Open College Network Northern Ireland (OCN NI) is the UK recognised Awarding Organisation based in Northern Ireland. We offer qualifications from Entry Level to Level Five.
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Mental Health Qualifications
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Mental Health Qualifications
We have a number of qualifications available to help with mental he...
Qualification Bulletin - September 2024
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Qualification Bulletin - Se...
A number of OCN NI qualifications now have updated end dates
MAKING A SPLASH - EASTSIDE AWARDS RECOGNISES THE BEST OF EAST BELFAST
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MAKING A SPLASH - EASTSIDE ...
The prestigious Eastside Awards in association with Belfast City Ai...
OCN Awards 40,000 Vocational Qualifications to Learners
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OCN Awards 40,000 Vocationa...
OPEN College Network Northern Ireland (OCN NI) has just confirmed t...
Qualification Bulletin - Transversal Skills August 2024
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Qualification Bulletin - Tr...
Please see our August Qualification Bulletin.
OCN NI Proud to sponsor Northern Regional College Staff Conference
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OCN NI Proud to sponsor Nor...
Northern Regional College is proud to announce Open College Network...
OCN NI Learner Awards 2024
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OCN NI Learner Awards 2024
Over 350 learners, teachers, tutors, and special guests celebrated ...
OCN TO AWARD £85K IN GRANTS TO SUPPORT NI LEARNERS
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OCN TO AWARD £85K IN GRANTS...
Open College Network NI (OCN) plans to award another £85K to educat...
Open College Network Strengthens Collaboration with The Open University
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Open College Network Streng...
OPEN COLLEGE NETWORK NI (OCN NI) has announced details of the signi...
Travel & Tourism Qualifications
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Travel & Tourism Qualificat...
ENRICH YOUR PASSION FOR TRAVEL & TOURISM BY SIGNING UP FOR ONE OF O...
Learning Endeavour Awards Deadline Extended
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Learning Endeavour Awards D...
Due to a phenomenal response, we have extended the Learning Endeavo...
NEW OCN QUALIFICATION SET TO DEVELOP DIGITAL SKILLS IN BELFAST’S MARKET COMMUNITY
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NEW OCN QUALIFICATION SET T...
The bespoke Open College Network (OCN) qualification will support t...
Assessment Training
This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. This training session highl...
Date
12 November 2024
Internal Verifier Training
This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. The session will provide yo...
Date
14 November 2024
OCN NI Essential Skills Communication Portfolio Building
Training session for Tutors and Internal Verifiers of Essential Skills C...
Date
20 November 2024
Assessment Training
This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. This training session highl...
Date
25 November 2024
Internal Verifier Training
This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. The session will provide yo...
Date
27 November 2024
Administration Training
This training covers OCN NI’s processes for registering learners and cla...
Date
28 November 2024
OCN NI Essential Skills Communication Portfolio Building
Training session for Tutors and Internal Verifiers of Essential Skills C...
Date
28 November 2024
Internal Verifier Training
This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. The session will provide yo...
Date
03 December 2024
OCN NI Examination Invigilator Training
Event runs from 10am to 11am via Zoom. This training is only for anyone...
Date
05 December 2024
*Schools Only* - Assessment and Internal Verifier Training
This event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. This training is for all NI schoo...
Date
06 December 2024
Administration Training
This training covers OCN NI’s processes for registering learners and cla...
Date
11 December 2024
Assessment Training
This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. This training session highl...
Date
18 December 2024
Internal Verifier Training
This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. The session will provide yo...
Date
19 December 2024
OCN NI Examination Invigilator Training
Event runs from 3pm to 4pm via Zoom. This training is only for anyone o...
Date
07 January 2025
Internal Verifier Training
This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. The session will provide yo...
Date
09 January 2025
Assessment Training
This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. This training session highl...
Date
15 January 2025
Administration Training
This training covers OCN NI’s processes for registering learners and cla...
Date
30 January 2025
Assessment Training
This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. This training session highl...
Date
04 February 2025
OCN NI Examination Invigilator Training
Event runs from 3pm to 4pm via Zoom. This training is only for anyone o...
Date
05 February 2025
Assessment Training
This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. This training session highl...
Date
19 February 2025
Internal Verifier Training
This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. The session will provide yo...
Date
20 February 2025
Internal Verifier Training
This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. The session will provide yo...
Date
26 February 2025
Administration Training
This training covers OCN NI’s processes for registering learners and cla...
Date
27 February 2025
Administration Training
This training covers OCN NI’s processes for registering learners and cla...
Date
27 March 2025
Administration Training
This training covers OCN NI’s processes for registering learners and cla...
Date
24 April 2025
Administration Training
This training covers OCN NI’s processes for registering learners and cla...
Date
29 May 2025