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07/03/2024 NEW OCN QUALIFICATION SET TO DEVELOP DIGITAL SKILLS IN BELFAST’S MARKET COMMUNITY

The bespoke Open College Network (OCN) qualification will support the education, training, and employability of individuals living in the Market area of South Belfast

06/03/2024 Business Administration Qualifications

Business administration qualifications equip individuals with skills in office management, communication, and organisational processes, preparing them for administrative roles in various industries.

28/02/2024 Suite of Managing Personal Finance Qualifications

The OCN NI qualifications in Managing Personal Finances have been designed to help learners develop effective finance and budgeting skills that will help them take control of their money, stay out of debt, begin to generate savings and reduce financial anxiety.

28/02/2024 Suite of Developing Skills for Life Qualifications

These qualifications aim to develop confidence, self-esteem and independence in life and work skills. Learners cover a mixture of vocational and creative skills, as well as continuing to improve the literacy and numeracy skills required for everyday life. 

20/02/2024 OCN NI Launches 2024 Learning Awards

OPEN COLLEGE NETWORK NI (OCN NI) has announced details of its sixth Learning Endeavour Awards which aim to recognise and celebrate the achievements of individuals and their training providers, by highlighting the power of learning to transform lives for the better.

25/01/2024 Lifelong Learning in Northern Ireland gets new champion

A new body called the Alliance for Lifelong Learning (ALL) has been created to support and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all across Northern Ireland. The strategic aim of the ALL will be to support the development of a ‘Lifelong Learning Strategy’ and the creation of an associated action plan, as identified in the Skills Strategy for Northern Ireland – Skills for a 10x Economy, set out by the Department for Education (DFE).