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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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Principles of Sustainable Communities

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Personal Development and Employability

Snippet of course introduction: Sustainable communities are part of a growing trend towards becoming more environmentally aware a...

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Principles of Sustainable Development

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Personal Development and Employability

Snippet of course introduction: Sustainable development is defined as development that meets the needs of the present without com...

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Principles of Sustainable Energy Management

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Personal Development and Employability

Snippet of course introduction: The move away from fossil fuels to green energy sources such as wind and solar power has been und...

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Principles of Sustainable Transport

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Personal Development and Employability

Snippet of course introduction: The environmental impact of transport whether for leisure or business contributes greatly to air...

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Principles of Waste Management

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Personal Development and Employability

Snippet of course introduction: Millions of tonnes of waste are produced by businesses and homes in the UK every year. The way th...

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Principles of Weight Management

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Health and Fitness

Snippet of course introduction: Are you looking to increase your understanding of weight management by completing a weight manage...
Full funding available.

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Rights and Responsibilities

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Business

Snippet of course introduction: Are you looking to improve your knowledge of rights and responsibilities by completing an employm...
Full funding available.

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Routeway into Working in Early Years

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Snippet of course introduction: Course Intent: Durham Learn are launching a brand new Routeway into working in...
Full funding available.

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