Welcome to The Open College

We offer a choice of over 75 FETAC Levels 5 & 6 component Certificates and Major award programmes in a variety of categories including Business, Finance, Healthcare, Childcare, Law, Journalism, Teaching, Beauty, Management, Self-Improvement, & General Interest.

Next Attendance Course Schedules Announced:

• New! - Our Coaching FETAC Level 6 course is commencing next on the 28th of May. Those who choose to complete this course are guaranteed a highly interactive environment in which to learn. This course is unique in that it is delivered through conversational style learning. 4 days attendance course with internationally recognised FETAC award only €250.
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• Dates Updated - Our very popular Train the Trainer (FETAC Level 6) programmes are commencing in May and June in both Cork and Dublin. Delivered by industry leading and fully qualified tutors these 4 days attendance courses are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to run, manage and deliver effective training programmes while also providing you with an internationally recognised FETAC award upon successful completion.
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• New! - We have just launched a new Elder Abuse course for staff who work in direct care services. This course is delivered in house in our dedicated training unit and is delivered using HSE Guidelines (Recognising & Responding to Elder Abuse in Care Settings) and is in line with Section 2 – Standard 8 'The Protection Standard' of the 'National Quality Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older People in Ireland,' as published by HIQA. Enrol now to secure your place.
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Unbeatable Offers from The Open College and as we always say to our customers - Why Pay more for the same FETAC Award?

The Open College's new Childcare Major Awards -

Advanced Early Childhood Care & Education - 6M2007 - Level 6 Major Award

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Early Childhood Care & Education - 5M2007 - Level 5 Major Award

are now validated and ready for enrolment. Enrol immediately to secure your place on these new distance learning Childcare Programmes - Call us on 01 2061828 or Click above for further details.

Other Featured Major and Minor Awards:

Healthcare Support - DHSXX (FETAC Level 5 Major Award) - 10 Month Distance Learning programme with 8 FETAC Modules included.

Why Choose Us for our Healthcare Major Award?

• The ability to design a course that best suits your learning requirements and career goals. Over 15 elective modules to choose from.
• More choice, Innovative Learning approach, High Quality and unbeatable prices - Why Pay more for the same FETAC Award!
• We only offer FETAC awards thus ensuring high Quality and Standards.
• Work placement Insurance can be covered by us in certain circumstances. Ask for details.
• Garda Vetting Service. The Open College is an approved organisation with the Garda Vetting Unit.
• If required CPR and Patient Moving/Manual Handling can be provided by 2 Days attendance Learning. Find out More.......
  
  
  

Some of the many benefits of gaining a FETAC Award with The Open College are:

• Choice: We offer many Learning formats from Distance learning, eLearning, Classroom & Blended Learning.
• Value: We have the Best Value in the Marketplace with our Unbeatable Course Offers - €200 off most award courses or 2 for 1 on all component awards.
• Flexibility: Start our courses at any time. We enrol students throughout the year and with our Distance Learning format you can study at your own pace and anywhere that suits you.
• Course Options: Majority of our courses can be completed in less than 3 months.
• Support: Continuous One to One tutor support for all Leaners by fully qualified and industry experienced tutors.
• Accreditation: You can continue to earn while you learn and gain an Internationally Recognised Qualification.
• Security: All student fees for our FETAC Major Award courses are fully secured and protected by a Bond.
• Quality: FETAC and FAS Approved Training Provider.
• Irish Owned: We are proud members of the Guaranteed Irish movement - 'promoting Irish jobs and Irish Excellence'.
• Reputation: Our reputation for quality is supported by our continued growth and expansion in the Further Education sector.
• Services: We are an approved Garda Vetting Organisation and we can also cover our Learners Insurance requirements while out on Work Placements if required.

Note: Jobseekers, who meet the requirements for FÁS funding, may be able to avail of funding for their course fees. Please contact your Local Employment Services (LES) officer for details.

With our programme prices starting from as little as €200 and our Interest Free Easy Payment plan* that remains unrivalled anywhere, we always ask people: Why Pay more for the same FETAC Award?

*Easy Payment Plan: The Open College has an Interest Free Easy Payment Plan for ALL our Distance Learning Courses (Not available with 50% off Special Offer). All distance learning courses can be paid for over a 3 or 6 month period - Interest Free. »Click here for further details.

Request a Free 2013 Prospectus to recieve full details on all our courses:
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