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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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Becoming a Lifelong Learner

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Personal Development and Employability

Snippet of course introduction: Lifelong learning is an age-old concept, but it has seen a surge in popularity over recent years....

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Negotiating and Influencing

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Personal Development and Employability

Snippet of course introduction: Negotiating and influencing are highly sought-after interpersonal skills that employers will ofte...

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Life is a Team Sport

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Personal Development and Employability

Snippet of course introduction: When working in a team, it is vital that you have the necessary skills to make you a good team pl...

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Learning to Learn

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Personal Development and Employability

Snippet of course introduction: The pandemic accelerated digital transformation across business operations by an average of three...

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Decision Making

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Personal Development and Employability

Snippet of course introduction: The skill of decision making is sought by virtually all employers and companies. Decision making...

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Inequality and Race

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Personal Development and Employability

Snippet of course introduction: The UK is becoming increasingly ethnically diverse, with over 20% of the population reporting to...

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Marketing Personal Brand

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Personal Development and Employability

Snippet of course introduction: When most people think about personal brand, they probably think about social media stars, blogge...

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Identifying Career Opportunities

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Personal Development and Employability

Snippet of course introduction: Whether you’re new to the professional world or want to pivot later in your career, finding the r...

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