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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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Safeguarding in Out-of-School Settings

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Personal Development and Employability

Snippet of course introduction: This course is aimed at anyone who works within an out-of-school settings, especially those worki...

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Forced Marriage and Honour-based Violence Awareness

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Personal Development and Employability

Snippet of course introduction: This course is aimed at anyone who wants to expand their knowledge on forced marriage and honour-...

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Keeping Young People Safe Online

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Personal Development and Employability

Snippet of course introduction: This course is aimed at anyone who wants to expand their knowledge on keeping young people safe o...

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Suicide Awareness and Prevention

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Health Social Care and Wellbeing

Snippet of course introduction: Around the world, more than 700,000 people die every year due to suicide. And for every suicide,...

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Menopause Awareness

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Health Social Care and Wellbeing

Snippet of course introduction: Despite over 90% of menopausal women in the UK experiencing symptoms such as hot flushes, night s...

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Knife Crime Awareness

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Health Social Care and Wellbeing

Snippet of course introduction: The number of recorded murders carried out using a knife or sharp instrument in the UK currently...

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Understanding the Power of the Influencer

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Social Series

Snippet of course introduction: The marketing industry has experienced one of the most significant transformations of the modern...

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Stalking and Harassment Awareness

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Personal Development and Employability

Snippet of course introduction: This course is aimed at anybody who wants to learn more about stalking and harassment and how to...

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