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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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Solving Problems and Making Decisions

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Business

Snippet of course introduction: Interested in studying one of our online management courses? This short, auto-marked programme wi...

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Manual Handling Safety at Work

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Employability

Snippet of course introduction: Interested in completing one of our health and safety courses? This short, auto-marked programme...

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Safeguarding Adults and Children

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Business

Snippet of course introduction: Interested in studying one of our part-time nursing courses? This course aims to give you the kno...

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Understand the Principles of Exercise and Fitness

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Health and Fitness

Snippet of course introduction: Are you looking to improve your knowledge of exercise and fitness by completing an exercise and f...

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Understanding Leadership

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Business

Snippet of course introduction: Are you looking to improve your leadership qualities by completing a leadership skills training c...

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Dementia Awareness

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Health and Social Care

Snippet of course introduction: Our Dementia Awareness course will provide you with the vital knowledge needed to begin tackling...

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Introduction to First Aid – Zone 3

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Health and Safety

Snippet of course introduction: Are you looking to complete a certified first aid course? This course aims to provide you with th...

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Introduction to First Aid – Zone 2

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Health and Safety

Snippet of course introduction: Are you looking to complete an online first aid course? This course aims to provide you with the...

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