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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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Personal Assistants Course

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Snippet of course introduction: Course intent The intent of this course is to enhance awareness and understandin...

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Routeway into working with Children, Young people and Families

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Snippet of course introduction: Children and young people are supported in care from across Durham County. Some childr...

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Autism Awareness

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Snippet of course introduction: Course Intent: This course is for parents/carers or other professionals who mig...

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Sector-based Work Academy Programme (SWAP) - Routeway Into Adult Social Care

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Snippet of course introduction: Course Intent: This course prepares you for any role within adult social care,...

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Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning

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Snippet of course introduction: Course Intent: The course has been designed to provide learners with an underst...

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Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning

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Snippet of course introduction: (The learner will need to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan for this course – please call 030...

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Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement

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                                        level: 3

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Snippet of course introduction: Course Intent: The course is designed to provide the essential knowledge and un...

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Diploma in Care

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                                        level: 2

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Snippet of course introduction: Course Intent: This course is to support learners will support learners to deve...

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