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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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Child development and well-being qualifications
20 November 2024

Child development and well...

We have a fantastic range of qualifications within the Child develo...

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Mental Health Qualifications
10 October 2024

Mental Health Qualifications

We have a number of qualifications available to help with mental he...

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Qualification Bulletin - September 2024
23 September 2024

Qualification Bulletin - Se...

A number of OCN NI qualifications now have updated end dates

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MAKING A SPLASH - EASTSIDE AWARDS RECOGNISES THE BEST OF EAST BELFAST
18 September 2024

MAKING A SPLASH - EASTSIDE ...

The prestigious Eastside Awards in association with Belfast City Ai...

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OCN Awards 40,000 Vocational Qualifications to Learners
22 August 2024

OCN Awards 40,000 Vocationa...

OPEN College Network Northern Ireland (OCN NI) has just confirmed t...

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OCN NI Proud to sponsor Northern Regional College Staff Conference
18 July 2024

OCN NI Proud to sponsor Nor...

Northern Regional College is proud to announce Open College Network...

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OCN NI Learner Awards 2024
26 June 2024

OCN NI Learner Awards 2024

Over 350 learners, teachers, tutors, and special guests celebrated ...

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OCN TO AWARD £85K IN GRANTS TO SUPPORT NI LEARNERS
09 May 2024

OCN TO AWARD £85K IN GRANTS...

Open College Network NI (OCN) plans to award another £85K to educat...

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Open College Network Strengthens Collaboration with The Open University
29 April 2024

Open College Network Streng...

OPEN COLLEGE NETWORK NI (OCN NI) has announced details of the signi...

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Travel & Tourism Qualifications
25 April 2024

Travel & Tourism Qualificat...

ENRICH YOUR PASSION FOR TRAVEL & TOURISM BY SIGNING UP FOR ONE OF O...

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Learning Endeavour Awards Deadline Extended
22 March 2024

Learning Endeavour Awards D...

Due to a phenomenal response, we have extended the Learning Endeavo...

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Assessment Training

This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. This training session highl...

Date

25 November 2024

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Internal Verifier Training

This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. The session will provide yo...

Date

27 November 2024

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Administration Training

This training covers OCN NI’s processes for registering learners and cla...

Date

28 November 2024

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OCN NI Essential Skills Communication Portfolio Building

Training session for Tutors and Internal Verifiers of Essential Skills C...

Date

28 November 2024

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Internal Verifier Training

This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. The session will provide yo...

Date

03 December 2024

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OCN NI Examination Invigilator Training

Event runs from 10am to 11am via Zoom. This training is only for anyone...

Date

05 December 2024

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*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

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Administration Training

This training covers OCN NI’s processes for registering learners and cla...

Date

11 December 2024

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Assessment Training

This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. This training session highl...

Date

18 December 2024

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Internal Verifier Training

This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. The session will provide yo...

Date

19 December 2024

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OCN NI Examination Invigilator Training

Event runs from 3pm to 4pm via Zoom. This training is only for anyone o...

Date

07 January 2025

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Internal Verifier Training

This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. The session will provide yo...

Date

09 January 2025

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Assessment Training

This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. This training session highl...

Date

15 January 2025

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Administration Training

This training covers OCN NI’s processes for registering learners and cla...

Date

30 January 2025

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Assessment Training

This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. This training session highl...

Date

04 February 2025

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OCN NI Examination Invigilator Training

Event runs from 3pm to 4pm via Zoom. This training is only for anyone o...

Date

05 February 2025

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Assessment Training

This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. This training session highl...

Date

19 February 2025

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Internal Verifier Training

This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. The session will provide yo...

Date

20 February 2025

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Internal Verifier Training

This online event runs from 9.30am - 1.30pm. The session will provide yo...

Date

26 February 2025

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Administration Training

This training covers OCN NI’s processes for registering learners and cla...

Date

27 February 2025

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Administration Training

This training covers OCN NI’s processes for registering learners and cla...

Date

27 March 2025

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Administration Training

This training covers OCN NI’s processes for registering learners and cla...

Date

24 April 2025

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Administration Training

This training covers OCN NI’s processes for registering learners and cla...

Date

29 May 2025

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