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Our mission is "To develop and award qualifications which engage, enrich and equip learners for life".
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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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TestimonialsLearner Awards 2021
Learner AwardsNews & Events
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...
Business Administration Qualifications
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Business Administration Qua...
Business administration qualifications equip individuals with skill...
Suite of Managing Personal Finance Qualifications
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Suite of Managing Personal ...
The OCN NI qualifications in Managing Personal Finances have been d...
Suite of Developing Skills for Life Qualifications
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Suite of Developing Skills ...
These qualifications aim to develop confidence, self-esteem and ind...
Assessment Training
This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. This training session highl...
Date
11 September 2024
New Centre and Internal Verifier Training
This training will induct your organisation into OCN NI working practice...
Date
13 September 2024
Assessment Training
This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. This training session highl...
Date
17 September 2024
New Centre and Internal Verifier Training
This training will induct your organisation into OCN NI working practice...
Date
19 September 2024
*Schools Only* - Assessment and Internal Verifier Training
This event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. This training is for all NI schoo...
Date
26 September 2024
Administration Training
This training covers OCN NI’s processes for registering learners and cla...
Date
26 September 2024
Assessment Training
This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. This training session highl...
Date
07 October 2024
New Centre and Internal Verifier Training
This training will induct your organisation into OCN NI working practice...
Date
11 October 2024
*Schools Only* - Assessment and Internal Verifier Training
This event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. This training is for all NI schoo...
Date
15 October 2024
Assessment Training
This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. This training session highl...
Date
21 October 2024
New Centre and Internal Verifier Training
This training will induct your organisation into OCN NI working practice...
Date
23 October 2024
Administration Training
This training covers OCN NI’s processes for registering learners and cla...
Date
31 October 2024
Administration Training
This training covers OCN NI’s processes for registering learners and cla...
Date
28 November 2024
Administration Training
This training covers OCN NI’s processes for registering learners and cla...
Date
11 December 2024
Administration Training
This training covers OCN NI’s processes for registering learners and cla...
Date
30 January 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