Our New Year Special offers include:

We are delighted to announce the launch of our new schedule for QQI Attendance Learning courses commencing in July & August 2016.

For the month of May we have a new Bundle Offer on all QQI / FETAC Childcare Modules.

• Any Two QQI Childcare modules for – Only €495. No other fees to Pay! – Includes all certification and registration fees.

Don’t delay and Book Now as this is a time limited offer.

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We are delighted to announce the launch of our new schedule for QQI Attendance Learning courses commencing in May & June 2016.

Our new QQI Train the Trainer 4 day course is Commencing again on Wednesday November 19th or Saturday 15th November. Book early to avoid disappointment as places limited to 12.

Other QQI / FETAC attendance courses commencing in November include: Care Skills, Project Management, Childcare and Healthcare.

Click here for further details and schedules.

or view all our courses here…

The Open College are delighted to announce the launch of the first of four new QQI Montessori modules – Early Childhood Literacy & Numeracy (Montessori Maths & Language) – 6N1935.

The purpose of this newly validated distance learning QQI Early Childhood Literacy & Numeracy (Montessori Maths & Language) award is to equip the learner with the necessary skills and competence to ensure that each child develops a competent level of literacy and numeracy skills as developed through the montessori method of teaching.

Each student will gain a full understanding of the montessori method of teaching language and mathematics. Students will be introduced to the montessori materials used in language and mathematics and the presentation of these materials to the child.

Students will learn how the Language and Mathematic exercises can be implemented into everyday life and within the montessori and childcare field and will recognise the importance of the language and mathematics exercises and how to develop extensions of the exercises so that exercises can be individually catered for each child depending on their abilities and developmental stage.

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We are delighted to announce the launch of our new schedule for QQI/FETAC Attendance Learning courses commencing in September.

Courses include: Train the Trainer (New Award), Healthcare Support Major Award, Project Management, Early Childhood Care & Education Major Award, Care Skills, Social Media for Beginners, Career & Psychometric Testing and many more.

For further details please click here or call us on 01 2061828.

The Open College are delighted to announce that we have been approved as a provider of QQI Early Childhood Care & Education programmes at level 5 and level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications under the POBAL Learner Fund.

We are now taking applications for these programmes from learners who have been approved for funding. For more information contact your County Childcare Committee as to options and choice of provider or call us on 01 2061828 to discuss further.

Click here to view our extensive range of FETAC/QQI Childcare Courses…..

Our new June Special offers have just been announced. They Include:

Online Offers:

– All FETAC Component Awards – 50% Off: (distance learning courses)

– Additional €100 off all Law Courses for the month of June.

– Healthcare and Childcare Level 5 & 6 Major Awards – Only €900

Bundles / Easy Payment Deals (Enrol by Phone):

– Bundles:

• Buy any 2 FETAC distance learning component awards and pay NO registration fees saving you €170.

– Major Awards – Easy Payment Deals:

All FETAC Major Award Programmes now only €125 per month over 10 months!

For more information and discount codes on these unbeatable FETAC/QQI course offers please click here….

Wow, what a busy Eater we’ve had at The Open College. We have new courses launched, newly validated common awards launched and the latest group of Healthcare Support Assistants have just qualified.

See below for more details on how we are continuing to grow as the leading FETAC/QQI provider in Ireland by offering the largest range of courses at market leading prices with our quality reaching unprecedented standards.

New Montessori Major Award The Open College is delighted to announce the launch of our brand new Major Award in Montessori with ECCE (FETAC/QQI Level 6). This part-time distance learning ECCE with Montessori programme will enable learners to work as autonomous practitioners in an ECCE setting providing them with a broad range of theories and practice in Early Childhood Care and Education in addition to a comprehensive knowledge of the Montessori Method of Education for children in the age range 3- 6 years. Click here to find our more.

Personal & Professional Development (FETAC/QQI Level 6) The purpose of this newly validated Personal & Professional Development award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to utilise a range of advanced personal and interpersonal skills in a variety of personal, civic and specific vocational contexts, operating autonomously and/or in a supervisory capacity. The module presents you with key theory in relation to the specific topics. In addition, there are various activities for you to complete as you proceed through your study. Click here to find our more.

Managing People (FETAC/QQI Level 6) This comprehensive course, equips existing Managers (and those considering a career in managing people) with detailed knowledge of employee legislation, motivating staff, appraisals, disciplinary procedures, recruitment, selection and personal development. Students will learn how to: manage staff performance and under performance, motivate, empower and develop staff, build effective workplace relationships, and understand the implications of Irish employee related legislation. Click here to find our more.