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Durham Learn, in partnership with the Durham County Council Care Academy are pleased to offer a wide range of flexible distance learning courses.

These courses will help you to gain fully accredited qualifications in many different subjects from the comfort of your own home or workplace.

Distance learning provides you with the flexibility to complete the course in your own time with all learning taking place remotely either by post, email or telephone.

Our courses are suitable for everybody and are ideal for keeping you up to date with current working practices, legislation, to reduce any skill gaps and further enhance your employment prospects and progression.

Most of the courses are free*, providing you complete the course within the given timeframe. You must be 19-years-old or over and a resident in England to be eligible for these courses.

*Subject to eligibility for funding.

If you have any questions before you apply for your chosen course please contact us on 03000 266115 or by email to DurhamLearn@durham.gov.uk. and a member of the Development and Engagement Team will be able to help you.

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Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Childcare

Snippet of course introduction: Are you looking to complete some child care training? These courses are perfect for individuals who...

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Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Health and Social Care

Snippet of course introduction: Are you looking to study one of our childcare courses from home? Distance learning makes it easy...

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Children and Young People's Mental Health

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Health and Social Care

Snippet of course introduction: Are you interested in increasing your knowledge of children’s mental health? Courses online, such...

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Understanding Autism

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Health and Social Care

Snippet of course introduction: Our Understanding Autism course will give you an understanding of autism and the principles of su...

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Understanding Nutrition and Health

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Health and Fitness

Snippet of course introduction: Interested in studying one of our health and nutrition courses? This qualification aims to improv...

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Common Health Conditions

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Health and Social Care

Snippet of course introduction: Are you looking to complete a common health conditions course? This qualification will give you a...

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Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Health and Social Care

Snippet of course introduction: Are you looking to complete your diabetes training online? This qualification will provide you wi...

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Awareness of Mental Health Problems

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Health and Social Care

Snippet of course introduction: Are you looking for mental health training? UK employers, particularly in the health and social c...

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