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We advance education by developing nationally recognised qualifications.
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 TO AWARD £85K IN GRANTS...
Open College Network NI (OCN) plans to award another £85K to educat...
Open College Network Streng...
OPEN COLLEGE NETWORK NI (OCN NI) has announced details of the signi...
Travel & Tourism Qualificat...
ENRICH YOUR PASSION FOR TRAVEL & TOURISM BY SIGNING UP FOR ONE OF O...
Learning Endeavour Awards D...
Due to a phenomenal response, we have extended the Learning Endeavo...
NEW OCN QUALIFICATION SET T...
The bespoke Open College Network (OCN) qualification will support t...
Business Administration Qua...
Business administration qualifications equip individuals with skill...
Suite of Managing Personal ...
The OCN NI qualifications in Managing Personal Finances have been d...
Suite of Developing Skills ...
These qualifications aim to develop confidence, self-esteem and ind...
OCN NI Launches 2024 Learni...
OPEN COLLEGE NETWORK NI (OCN NI) has announced details of its sixth...
Lifelong Learning in Northe...
A new body called the Alliance for Lifelong Learning (ALL) has been...
Essential Skills Compliance...
Essential Skills Compliance Reminder
OCN NI Compliance & Audit -...
OCN NI Compliance & Audit - Contingency Planning
Assessment Training
This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. This training session highl...
Date
21 August 2024
New Centre and Internal Verifier Training
This training will induct your organisation into OCN NI working practice...
Date
27 August 2024
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
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
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