Online learning courses

Want to boost your skills without having to take time off work? We offer a range of distance learning courses from entry level to Level 3 covering a range of subject including health, care, education and business.

For more information and to enrol onto these courses, see County Durham Adult Learning and Skills. Unless otherwise stated, courses are free subject to availability.

Sustainability

Entry level

Principles of Sustainable Communities
Principles of Sustainable Development
Principles of Sustainable Energy Management
Principles of Sustainable Transport
Principles of Waste Management
Social Responsibility of Business in Relation to Sustainability
Sustainability in Business Administration and Digital
Sustainability in the Beauty and Personal Care Sector
Sustainability in the Construction Sector
Sustainability in the Health Care Sector
Sustainability in the Hospitality and Catering Sector

Digital

Entry level

Digital Marketing Review
Digital Marketing for Business
Email as a Promotional Tool for Business
Search Engine Optimisation for Business
Social Media for Business

Health and social care

Entry level

Alcohol Awareness
Dementia Awareness
Safeguarding Adults and Children
Principles of Safeguarding
Sexual Health Awareness
Awareness of Substance Misuse
Understanding Anxiety
Understanding Depression
Understanding Eating Disorders
Mental Health Awareness
Mental Capacity Act
Understanding Stress
Understanding the Safe handling of Medication
Prevention of Control and Infection

Level 1

Award in Awareness of Substance Misuse
Award in Mental Health Awareness
Award in Alcohol Awareness
Award in Sexual Health Awareness

Level 2

Certificate in Caring for the Elderly
Certificate in Counselling Skills
Certificate in Cleaning Knowledge and Skills
Certificate in Principles of Care Planning
Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses
Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
Certificate in Understanding Behaviour That Challenges
Certificate in Understanding Autism
Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
Certificate in Fall Prevention Awareness
Certificate in Principles of Dementia Care
Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Difficulties
Certificate in Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Settings
Certificate in Understanding Children's and Young People's Mental Health
Certificate in Principles of End-of-Life Care
Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes
Certificate in Common Health Conditions
Certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Social Care
Certificate in the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care
Certificate in Self Harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Certificate in Allergy Awareness - Working in Health and Social Care
Certificate in Allergy Awareness - Working in the Service Sector
Certificate in Improving Service User Experience in Health and Social Care
Care Certificate

Level 3

Please contact us for more details as these courses cost money. Advanced Learner Loans may be available.

Diploma in Lead Adult Care
Certificate in Understanding Autism
Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
Certificate in Principles of End-of-Life Care
Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care

Wellbeing

Entry level

Food Safety Awareness
Personal Money Management
The Importance of Online Safety

Business

Entry level

Understanding Equality and Diversity
Principles of Internet Safety
Rights and Responsibilities
Performance Management
Organising and Delegating
Conflict Management
Discipline in the Workplace
Induction Essentials
Induction of New Staff
Leading and Motivating a Team
Planning and Allocating Work
Prepare and Deliver Excellent Customer Service
Solving Problems and Decision Making
Stress Management
Understanding Leadership
General Data Protection Regulations

Level 2

Certificate in Equality and Diversity
Certificate in Principles of Business Administration
Certificate in Principles of Customer Service
Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
Certificate in Lean Organisation Management Techniques

Level 3

Please contact us for more details as these courses cost money. Advanced Learner Loans may be available.

Certificate in Principles of Customer Service
Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management

Personal development and employability

Entry level

Inequality and Race
Understanding Food Hygiene and Safety

Level 2

Certificate in Information, Advice and Guidance

Health and fitness

Entry level

Principles of Weight Management
Principles of Healthy Eating
Principles of Exercise and Fitness

Level 2

Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health

Health and safety

Entry level

First Aid - Role of the First Aider
First Aid - Common Illnesses
First Aid - Choking, Seizures and Chest Pain
First Aid - Head Injuries and Allergic Reactions
Fire Safety Principles
COSHH Risk Assessment
Health and Safety in the Work Place
Manual Handling Safety at Work

Childcare and education

Entry level

Gender Identity in Children and Young People
Understanding Bullying and Discrimination in Children and Young People

Level 2

Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Award in Education and Training
Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
Certificate in Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People
Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
Certificate in Allergy Awareness - Working with Children

Level 3

Please contact us for more details as these courses cost money. Advanced Learner Loans may be available.

Prevent and British values

Entry level

Consent Matters
Prevent Duty
The Importance of British Values

Level 2

Certificate in Living in a Fair and Diverse Society
Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values

Ascentis courses

Our short online courses are provided by Ascentis and offer qualifications that are nationally recognised. You can complete each module at your own pace with support from a course tutor. You will complete a mock exam at the end of the course, then we will arrange a local venue for you to sit the live exam. You access the online materials using our Canvas Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).