Be the Master of your own Career Destiny...

The Open Training College launch wide range of accredited Continuing Professional Development modules this autumn offering flexible professional and personal learning opportunities to staff.

“Successful careers are not the products of luck or planning; they are built by people who are able to seize those opportunities that match their own strengths.” Peter Drucker

Did you know that during a recession more people engage in training and education in order to up-skill and future-proof their careers? This way they will be ready to meet the new challenges and avail of the new opportunities that come with the change in the economy.

It is largely recognised in the modern world of work that continuing education is necessary to meet the ongoing needs of individual professionals in a changing work environment, and ensure that individuals are up to date in their knowledge and skills in order to continually provide a high quality service. This principle of continuing education is enshrined in the Health & Social Care Professionals Act (2005) and the HIQA standards on Residential Care (2009).

The Open Training College recently completed a survey, which indicated to us a strong commitment to and enthusiasm for Continuing Professional Development (CPD), but with a recognition that flexible opportunities will be necessary for individuals to avail of such learning. With this in mind the College is proud to announce the launch of our CPD programmes, which will be built upon and developed over the next three years.

All CPD opportunities will be offered on a single module basis, offering an affordable cost that will allow staff an opportunity to choose modules most relevant to their work while building their professional and personal skills. All CPD programmes will be delivered using the hugely successful Supported Open Learning Model. Programmes currently on offer through CPD include modules from our Social Studies and Management courses, which lead to HETAC accredited qualifications. New programmes and modules are in development - watch this space for more information.

Current CPD programmes:

Social Studies:

• Exploring Disability: A Sociological and Historical Perspective
• Social Policy & Legislation
• Professional Practice and Ethics
• Effective Communication and People Skills
• Focus on the Individual: Person Centred Planning

Management

• Introduction to Management Theory
• Professional Development and Communications
• Teamwork, Leadership and Motivation
• Introduction to Employment Law
• Financial Management in the Non-Profit/Human Services Sector
• Managing Service Quality

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

Click here for further information on courses available with The Open Learning College.