September Special Offers
Posted on: September 4th, 2017 by Admin
Our September Special offers include:
– All QQI Childcare and Special Needs Assisting (SNA) distance learning courses / modules: €229 for the month of September.
– €50 off all our QQI Management & QQI Law courses for September.
– Bundles:
Easy Payment Deals (Enrol by Phone):
QQI Major Award Programmes from only €115 per month over 10 months! Major Award Programmes on offer include:
Click Here for more details……
April Special Offers
Posted on: April 2nd, 2017 by Admin
Our April Special offers include:
– All QQI Business & Finance and Special Needs Assisting (SNA) distance learning courses / modules: €229 for April.
– Special Needs Assistant Course Bundle – Combined Levels 5 & 6 – Three SNA modules for: Only €685. Click here for more information….
Easy Payment Deals (Enrol by Phone):
QQI Major Award Programmes from only €125 per month over 10 months! Major Award Programmes on offer include:
Do not miss these unbelievable special offers on our courses. The Open College provide learners with the best value for QQI awards in Ireland. We allow ample time to complete your course and we do not impose restrictive or our punitive conditions when you avail of our special offers. Now ask yourself:
Why Pay more for the same QQI awards?
Click here for more information……..
January Special Offers
Posted on: January 2nd, 2017 by Admin
Our New Year Special offers include:
– QQI (FETAC) Childcare & Law Distance Learning component Courses: €229 for January Only!
– Special Needs Assistant Course Bundle – Combined Levels 5 & 6 – Three SNA modules for: Only €685. Click here for more information….
– Healthcare and Childcare Level 5 & 6 QQI Major Awards: Only €949:
Easy Payment Deals (Enrol by Phone):
QQI Major Award Programmes from only €125 per month over 10 months! Major Award Programmes on offer include:
Do not miss these unbelievable special offers on our courses. The Open College provide learners with the best value for QQI awards in Ireland. We allow ample time to complete your course and we do not impose restrictive or our punitive conditions when you avail of our special offers. Now ask yourself:
Why Pay more for the same QQI awards?
New QQI Award Brand replaces FETAC
Posted on: September 22nd, 2014 by Admin
QQI Logo Update:
FETAC / QQI have announced that from September 2014 the transitional logos of FETAC – awarded by QQI and HETAC – awarded by QQI have been withdrawn. They are now replaced with the new QQI Award identity and its logo as below.
All FETAC & HETAC providers that reference FETAC and HETAC awards should now remove the old logos and replace them with the new QQI Award logo on providers promotional materials, websites and electronic and print media.
The new award identity will also appear on certificates but this will not happen until the first certification period of 2015. The wording on certificates will be identified as “QQI Award –Further Education and Training Award” (for further education and training qualifications at Levels 1-6 of the National Framework of Qualifications) or “QQI Award – Higher Education and Training Award” (for higher education and training qualifications at Levels 6-10 on the National Framework of Qualifications).
Current holders of all FETAC and HETAC awards should be assured that their awards will continue to be recognised at the appropriate levels of the National Framework of Qualifications.

Special Offers for June
Posted on: June 3rd, 2014 by Admin
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….
New Courses, Updated Programmes and New Healthcare Assistants
Posted on: April 22nd, 2014 by Admin
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.
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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.
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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.
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Special Offers for March
Posted on: March 6th, 2014 by Admin
Online Offers:*
– Healthcare and Childcare Level 5 & 6 Major Awards – Only €900:
– All FETAC Component Awards – €200 off: (distance learning courses)
- For the month of March most courses now have €200 off. All course Fees now show reduced rates and online bookings will reflect the special offer prices.
Bundles / Easy Payment Deals (Enrol by Phone):
– Bundles:
- Buy any 2 FETAC distance learning component awards and pay NO registration fees saving you €170. When enrolling just mention the coupon code – regfree0314 or just enter the coupon code when checking out online to gain your €170 discount.
– Major Awards – Easy Payment Deals:
All FETAC Major Award Programmes now only €125 per month over 10 months! Major Award Programmes on offer include:
Do not miss these unbelievable special offers on our courses. The Open College provide learners with the best value for FETAC awards in Ireland. We allow ample time to complete your course and we do not impose restrictive or our punitive conditions when you avail of our special offers. Now ask yourself:
Why Pay more for the same FETAC awards?
*Terms and conditions
- The offer is only applicable to all courses enrolled after March 6th 2014.
- The offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional/special offer (i.e. 2 Courses for the Price of 1) and course fees charged will reflect promotional prices.
- *Excluded from this offer are Attendance and Blended Learning Programmes and programmes already on price reductions – FETAC Level 5 (Major Award) in Healthcare Support & Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education – Level 6 Major Award – 6M2007 and Early Childhood Care and Education – Level 5 Major Award – 5M2007.
- Interest free easy payment plan are available with these offers.
- Exam and Registration/Certifcation fees may be payable on some courses – check course pages for details.
- These offers are not valid with completion /delayed style funding.
- Not available with any other special offer including vouchers.
Group Discounts Available:
In addition to our existing special offer prices we provide further savings for Group bookings on all our courses including our Component and Major Award courses. Click here for more information.
New Special Offers for March
Posted on: March 6th, 2014 by Admin
Our new March Special offers have just been announced. They Include:
Online Offers:
– Healthcare and Childcare Level 5 & 6 Major Awards – Only €900:
– All FETAC Component Awards – €200 off: (distance learning courses)
- For the month of March most courses now have €200 off. All course Fees now show reduced rates and online bookings will reflect the special offer prices.
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 on these unbeatable offers please click here….
Healthcare Support Attendance Classes Announced
Posted on: January 25th, 2014 by Admin
New 2014 Classes announced for our Healthcare Support Level 5 Major Award – 5M4339.
Part-Time attendance Classes will commence on March 24th in Dublin and Cork. Options Include:
Option 1:
- 2 nights per week: 6.30 – 9.30pm (Tuesday & Thursday) and
- One full Saturday per month – 10.00 – 17.00.
or
Option 2:
- One full day (09.30 – 17.00) per week every Tuesday for 45 Weeks commencing March 24th.
Click here for more details and ensure to book your place early as only 15 places are available on each programme.
Level 5 & 6 Up-skilling requirements for the Childcare Sector
Posted on: November 19th, 2013 by Admin
Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs has announced on November 15th 2103 that from September 2015 all staff in existing services must have a level 5 qualification in early childhood care and education, and team leaders will have to have a Level 6 qualification (or equivalent).
The Open College are thrilled to be in a position to deliver new FETAC Level 5 and 6 Childcare programme which are fully accessible to participants right around the country through our online distance learning.
The Open College have been working hard since late 2012 to make sure that we have a full compliment of FETAC awards to educate all within the Childcare Industry either new or existing staff. There will be an inherent demand in the sector for this training now spurred on by the deadline of September 2015 when all staff in preschool and full day care services must have a Level 5 qualification and team leaders must have a Level 6 qualification (or equivalent).
We have over 20 FETAC/QQI Childcare and Special Needs modules to choose from. We also offer two Childcare Major Award programmes which are now requirements in the Childcare sector including two Major Awards:
Advanced Early Childhood Care & Education 6M2007 – FETAC Level 6 Major Award
&
Early Childhood Care & Education 5M2009 – FETAC Level 5 Major Award.
Click the above links for further information or call us on 01 2061828 to discuss any of your requirements.