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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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Equality and Diversity

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Business

Snippet of course introduction: Interested in equality and diversity courses? UK employers are often looking to improve both equa...

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Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Health and Social Care

Snippet of course introduction: Are you looking to complete some learning disabilities training? This qualification aims to provi...

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Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Health and Social Care

Snippet of course introduction: Our Dignity and Safeguarding Level 2 course aims to provide you with a thorough understanding of...

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Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Health and Social Care

Snippet of course introduction: Would you benefit from developing your knowledge and understanding of safe handling of medication...

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Certificate in the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Health and Social Care

Snippet of course introduction: Are you looking to complete an online infection prevention course? This qualification aims to pre...

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Certificate in Principles of Dementia Care

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Health and Social Care

Snippet of course introduction: Are you looking to improve your knowledge of dementia care by completing a dementia course? UK em...

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Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Health and Social Care

Snippet of course introduction: Interested in studying one of our health and social care courses? This qualification aims to prov...

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Information, Advice or Guidance

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                                        level: 2

Course category: Health and Social Care

Snippet of course introduction: UK employers are often interested in candidates who can demonstrate an understanding of the impor...

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