Distance Learning
Are you looking for a flexible approach to learning? Then our online Distance Learning courses are perfect for you. They allow you to choose where you study without having to attend lessons in a classroom. You could study at home, in the workplace or even on the go.
Our online Distance Learning courses lead to a nationally recognised qualification and are available throughout the year, enabling you to choose when you would like to start. Our expert tutors will support you remotely, providing you with feedback to help you develop your knowledge and achieve your qualification.
These courses are perfect if you wish to learn new skills, develop in your professional role or if you simply enjoy learning! We would also encourage employers to consider these courses as a tool to upskill the workforce. For more information or to apply for a distance learning course please get in touch by expressing your interest below.
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Health and Social Care
Childcare and Education
Business, Leadership and Management
Retail and Hospitality
Digital Courses
Health and Social Care (click on a course to expand and read more)
Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness
The Level 1 Award in Mental Health Awareness is designed to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of mental health including common mental health conditions, the effects of these conditions upon the individual, how the actions of others can affect those with a mental health condition, how best to support individuals exhibiting symptoms of a mental health condition and strategies to reduce the likelihood of mental health issues occurring.
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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition & Health
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Ideal if you are looking for a career in healthcare, fitness, nutrition or hospitality, this nationally recognised course allows students to gain a solid understanding of health and nutrition. You can then apply the skills and knowledge to your current or future job.
Gain insight into effective weight management including effective methods for a specific individual. You’ll also understand eating disorders, the causes and its effects on others.
Course Outcome
Upon successful completion of the course students will achieve an NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health.
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Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
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The Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness is designed to help you raise your understanding and awareness of mental health and the problems that can cause mental illness. This course gives you knowledge of a range of different mental health issues, covering causes of the issues as well as how mental health problems can be managed and treated. At your induction, which we will arrange with you at a mutually convenient date and location you will receive your learning materials /information pack and assessments papers.
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Level 2 Certificate in Behaviour that Challenges
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Challenging behaviour is causing increasing concern today, as many individuals have increased levels of stress and uncertainty in their lives. This behaviour can be due to factors such as anxiety, neglect, abuse, learning disabilities and conditions like dementia. Understanding the causes of challenging behaviour is the first step towards finding ways to support individuals and manage their behaviour.
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Level 2 Certificate in Common Health Conditions
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In the UK today there are a large number of people living with a common health condition. These conditions have varying effects upon individuals, but they all require continual management to minimise the effect they have on an individual’s day to day life. This course you will not only give you an awareness of the signs, symptoms and treatments available for a variety of common health conditions, but you will also learn how to care for individuals and enable them to manage, monitor and control their condition.
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Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
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This Counselling Skills Course is knowledge-based and is a nationally-recognised qualification aimed at developing the learner’s knowledge and understanding of counselling before progressing onto further studies and training.
Learners will learn the basics of counselling, the introduction to counselling theories including diversity and ethics in the use of counselling.
This course provides an ideal platform for complete novices to enter the field of counselling.
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Level 2 Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care
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This qualification aims to prepare anyone wishing to work within the adult social care sector. It will help to develop knowledge about the responsibilities of adult social care workers and the diverse needs of the vulnerable people using care services.
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Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
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The TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities Qualification is to enable you to gain a recognised (RQF) qualification in order to work with persons that have Special Educational Needs (SEN).
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you are responsible for working with children & Adults that may have learning difficulties. It is the responsibility of each SEN Teaching Assistant to ensure children or adults with learning difficulties are taught in a way they understand. This qualification will give you that knowledge and help you develop those with difficulties.
SEN Teaching Assistants work under the direction and supervision of Teachers & the SENCO team in order to help promote effective learning and teaching usually for children that may encounter learning difficulties. They carry out tasks delegated to them by the Teacher in order to work with children on both a 1-2-1 basis and also taking small groups to support learning.
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Level 2 Certificate in Falls Prevention Awareness
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This falls prevention training aims to raise awareness about the impact and consequences of a fall, the risks and the hazards that could result in a fall and how to prevent or reduce the risk of a fall.
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Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Care Planning
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Care planning plays an important role in healthcare and creates a person-centered approach to care. This qualification aims to improve understanding about promoting the preferences and needs of an individual when providing their care and support. It will also help to enhance knowledge of supporting nutrition and health, as well as how to support an individual to maintain their personal hygiene.
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Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care
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A new case of dementia arises somewhere in the world every four seconds. Dementia not only affects the individual themselves but can also devastate their family, friends and entire lifestyle. Whether you are looking to start or develop a career in the care industry, or you simply want to know more about dementia for personal reasons, this course is the perfect place to start, as it explores crucial elements of the different types of dementia. The knowledge you will gain from this course could help you care for a friend or relative with dementia and enhance your understanding of their needs and behaviour.
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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Dignity & Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care
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This qualification aims to give you the knowledge and understanding of the key principles of dignity, the duty of care, and safeguarding as applied to adult health and social care. You will investigate the principles and how you can apply these in everyday work contexts.
You will also have an opportunity to examine the dilemmas and consequences that can arise when these principles are not upheld. The objectives of this qualification are to prepare you for further training and to support a role in the workplace where you may work or interact with vulnerable adults.
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Level 2 Certificate in the Prevention and Control of Infection in a Health Care Setting
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This qualification aims to prepare individuals for tackling the outbreak of infection in hospitals and healthcare settings. It promotes understanding of the many causes of infection and how it can be spread, as well as how to help control it.
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Level 2 Certificate in Allergy Awareness for those working in Health & Social Care
This course is perfect for both individuals working in an adult social care role looking to upskill, and employers looking for allergy awareness training online courses for their staff, this course covers everything you need.
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Level 2 Certificate Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of the Mental Health Worker
This course is ideal for learners who wish to increase their awareness and understanding of mental health and the role of the mental health worker. Anyone who currently works in the health and social care sector and wishes to progress their career would benefit from this course, as well as anyone who is looking to work in the sector.
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Level 2 Certificate in Self-harm and Suicide Awareness and Prevention
This qualification is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their understanding and awareness of suicide and self-harm. The knowledge individuals will gain is not sector-specific but can be applied to a broad range of personal and professional situations.
Individuals who may find this course useful to their professional life include teachers, mental health workers, crisis helpline volunteers, support workers, individuals in a safeguarding role, parents or guardians, and others working with individuals who may be at increased risk of self-harm or suicide.
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Level 2 Certificate Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service in Health and Social Care Settings
This course is ideal for learners who wish to develop an awareness of customer service in health and social care and understand how to communicate effectively. You’ll learn to understand the needs of customers who access health and social care services and understand teamwork required in health and social care settings.
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Level 2 Certificate in Caring for the Elderly
This course is suitable for a wide range of learners who wish to develop their knowledge and understanding of working with the elderly. It may be useful as an introduction for those who wish to pursue a career in working in elderly care settings, and those wishing to expand on their existing knowledge.
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Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
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This level 2 certificate qualification aims to help develop knowledge and skills surrounding the care of individuals, friends and families during this sensitive and emotionally demanding time of life. It is ideal for those who are already working in, or intending to work within, the health or social care sector.
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Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
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The End of Life Level 3 course will provide learners with in-depth knowledge and understanding of end of life care. As a learner, you will explore common questions and themes associated with end of life care, as well learning about a range of possible approaches to support individuals at this time in their life. This qualification will provide you with information on how to support a person’s spiritual, social and emotional needs and will prepare you to confront issues of death and bereavement within your role.
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Level 2 Certificate Level 2 Certificate in Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition
This course is ideal for learners who wish to increase their awareness and understanding of different aspects of health and well-being and how factors such as technology and a sedentary lifestyle can affect this. It is ideal for anyone looking to learn how to put together a personal exercise and nutrition plan and understand how to account for energy requirements and fluid replacement in relation to the type of exercise being undertaken.
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Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
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Throughout this TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health Care course, students tackle a number of different units that help to understand, manage and work with people that have mental health issues. The course covers policies and framework in mental health as well as duty of care, mental health interventions and support planning. Being a level 3 qualification, students achieve a high level qualification that is nationally recognised.
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Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
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Throughout this TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health Care course, students tackle a number of different units that help to understand, manage and work with people that have mental health issues. The course covers policies and framework in mental health as well as duty of care, mental health interventions and support planning. Being a level 3 qualification, students achieve a high level qualification that is nationally recognised.
For further information, complete the form here
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care
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This qualification enables learners to develop knowledge and understanding of caring for individuals with dementia.
Successful completion of the units will allow learners to develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of dementia and its effects. The objectives of this qualification are to enable learners to understand:
• Types of dementia and the importance of early diagnosis.
• Person-centred approaches in dementia care.
• The role of communication, interaction and inclusion in dementia care and support.
• The use of medication to support individuals with dementia.
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Childcare and Education (click on a course to expand and read more)
Level 2 Certificate in Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People
This Level 2 Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People Certificate is beneficial for anyone with an interest in developing their awareness and understanding of bullying. It will aid you in recognising when bullying is taking place and actions you can take to counter it. You will also gain knowledge on the legislation around this topic.
This qualification can be used to update and continue your professional development (CPD) and to develop knowledge/skills relevant to the occupational specialisation. It is suitable for anyone who works, or is hoping to gain employment, in this field.
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Level 2 Certificate in Behaviour that Challenges in Children
The Level 2 Behaviour that Challenges in Children Certificate is beneficial for anyone with an interest in developing their knowledge of behaviour that challenges in children. It will aid you in dealing with incidents as they occur, looking at how mental health, learning disabilities and other sensory issues can impact on a child’s behaviour. You will also gain knowledge on the legislation around this topic.
This qualification can be used to update and continue your professional development (CPD) and to develop knowledge/skills relevant to the occupational specialisation. It is suitable for anyone who works, or is hoping to gain employment, in this field.
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Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
The course will introduce you to key topics such as young children’s development, plans for a healthy diet, safeguard children and understand the value of learning through play. Children are impacted at various stages and these transitions will determine how they develop in their adult years. The course will explore the different factors that can influence a child’s development, and how early educators must take the responsibility of children in their care, and safeguard their welfare.
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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism
This qualification aims to develop learners’ understanding of autism and the principles of supporting individuals with autism – covering the person-centred approach and influence of positive communication methods, how to support positive behaviour, and how individuals with autism can be supported to live healthy and fulfilled lives. The objective of this qualification is to help learners to progress within employment in a variety of sectors, and in a number of job roles where an understanding of autism and knowledge of how to support people with autism is required.
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Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism
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Today, over 700,000 people in the UK are autistic. The condition affects people of all ages and while it is incurable, the right support at the right time can make an enormous difference to an individual’s quality of life. Whether you are looking to progress your career; have a family member, friend or colleague with autism; or would just like to increase your knowledge and help raise awareness, this qualification is perfect for you.
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Level 2 Certificate in Equality and Diversity
This qualification is suitable for both young and adult learners, including those in or seeking employment. It is also ideal for those who need to develop an awareness of issues surrounding equality and diversity, for example as part of an induction programme or personal development.
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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
The purpose of the Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties qualification is to equip learners with the knowledge of Specific Learning Difficulties, including how they are diagnosed and how individuals can be supported.
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Level 2 Certificate in Allergy Awareness for those Working with Children
This course is perfect for both individuals working in a childcare role looking to upskill, and employers looking for allergy awareness training online courses for their staff, this course covers everything you need.
For further information, complete the form here
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Common Childhood Illnesses
This course is ideal for learners who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of common childhood illnesses. Anyone who aims to progress on to further qualifications and employment within the health and social care sector, particularly within an early years setting, will benefit from this course.
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Business, Leadership and Management (click on a course to expand and read more)
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration
This qualification aims to provide learners with the underpinning knowledge that is required by employees to work in a range of different environments in a business administration role. The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to develop essential knowledge of how to carry out administrative tasks such a show to manage information and supporting events know how to apply their knowledge in a variety of industries and job roles.
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Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading
This nationally-recognised qualification is designed to build your knowledge of the principles of team leading, improve your understanding of business as a whole, and develop the skills you need to effectively and professionally communicate, with a range of stakeholders, at different levels.
Whether you are already working in a role that involves the supervision and management of others; want to improve your chances of promotion in your current job; or are looking to gain the sort of valuable skills which employers are looking for; this course can help you progress on your chosen career path.
This course can help you find employment in a number of roles that involve the supervision, leadership, and management of others, across a wide range of sectors, or help you to progress further in your current role. It can also give you the opportunity to increase your career options through further study.
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Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above. There are no specific prior qualifications needed to access this qualification. This qualification is suitable for anyone who wants to gain a more in-depth understanding of the roles of information, advice and guidance workers. It does not confer competence in these roles. It will support progression to further training such as broader competence based or industry specific information, advice or guidance qualifications required to work in the sector.
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Level 2 Certificate Level 2 Certificate Living in a Fair and Diverse Society
This course is ideal for learners who wish to increase their awareness and understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion, including key legislation relating to this, such as the Equality Act 2010 and the Equal Pay Act 1970. Learners will also study positive equality events and movements, including gay pride, as well as learning about British Values and how they apply to people living in the UK.
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Retail and Hospitality (click on a course to expand and read more)
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Retail Operations
The Level 2 Understanding Retail Operations qualification aims to provide an introduction to the retail industry to those new to or seeking employment in this area. It helps learners develop an understanding of the different aspects of working in the retail sector and prepares learners for progression into a range of higher level qualifications within the sector, including more practical qualifications where their knowledge can be put into practice.
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Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service
This qualification enables learners to develop existing skills and gain knowledge of key areas for efficient customer service, such as communicating with customers and handling customer information. This course is suitable for anyone who is interested in customer service, and those who are hoping for career progression or employment opportunities in the customer service industry.
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Level 2 Certificate in Allergy Awareness for those working in the Service Sector
This course is perfect for both individuals working in a service sector role looking to upskill, and employers looking for allergy awareness training online courses for their staff, this course covers everything you need.
For further information, complete the form here
Level 2 Certificate Level 2 Certificate in Event Planning
The qualification is suitable for a wide range of learners who wish to develop knowledge and understanding of planning and running and event. It may be useful as an introduction for those who wish to pursue a career as an event planner or for those working in or preparing for a wide range of job roles in diverse sectors which require them to plan and organise events as part of their responsibilities.
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Digital Courses (click on a course to expand and read more)
IT User Skills Level 3
Level 3 ICDL- advanced Microsoft IT skills programme combines word processing (documents), PowerPoint, Access and Excel. The programme is engaging and tutorial led, has a focused approach and involves applying Microsoft 365 skills to the world of work.
This course is perfect for those of you who want to learn how to master Microsoft office/365 or those in need of upskilling in this area.
Level 2 Certificate in Digital Marketing
The Level 2 Certificate in Digital Marketing will help learners develop their understanding what digital marketing is, why it is important and how it can impact on business growth.
As a learner, you will explore the role of digital marketing in business; understand the range of platforms available to engage an audience and the importance of brand reputation and Search Engine Optimisation; and be able to produce a plan to promote a business through digital channels.
Level 3 Certificate in IT User Skills (ICDL Advanced)
Whether you’re looking for a new job or hoping to take a step up where you work, adding a digital qualification to your CV is sure to help you reach your goal.
The BCS Level 3 Certificate in IT User Skills allows you to build on your existing digital knowledge and become an expert user of the software applications that are essential in every business today.
The qualification has been designed for people using technology:
- at work – upskilling / retraining to become a department expert
- in education – students
- returners to work
- job seekers
- personal career development
Level 3 Certificate in Cyber Security Practices
This course is split into six units, which are then split into several sections:
- Understand Cyber Security Principles
- Threat Intelligence in Cyber Security
- Cyber Security Testing, Vulnerabilities and Controls
- Cyber Security Incident Response
- Understand legislation and Ethical Conduct within Cyber Security
- Professional Skills and Behaviours for Cyber Security
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If you would like to find out some more information on our distance learning courses please contact the Distance Learning Team via email: distancelearning@croydon.ac.uk or use the form below.