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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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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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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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Spiking Awareness Course

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Personal Development and Employability

Snippet of course introduction: Anybody can be a victim of spiking and can be carried out by strangers or people you know. ...

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Communicating At Work

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Personal Development and Employability

Snippet of course introduction: Are you wanting to develop your employability skills? Communication skills is the numbe...

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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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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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Using IT to Increase Productivity

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                                        level: CPD

Course category: Personal Development and Employability

Snippet of course introduction: Learn how to choose the most appropriate IT tools and systems to use for specific tasks. Understa...

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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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