Upcoming Courses at The Open Training College (OTC)

1. OTC BA Hons in Applied Social Studies (Disability Service Management) - 1 Year - QQI HET Level 8 - starting Sept 14th, 2026 - Fee discount offer to €4,992*, late applicants considered until Sep 18th!
2. New: OTC Certificate in Human Service Compliance Management – 11 weeks' Learning, QQI HET Level 6 – micro-credential SP Award - €645 - Starts Spring 2027, express your interest now!
3. OTC Certificate in Human Service Manager Skills – 11 weeks' Learning, QQI HET Level 6 – micro-credential SP Award - HIQA Compliant - €645 - Starts Sept 28th, Apply by Sept 16th.
4. Certificate in Empowerment & Advocacy – 8 weeks - OTC Cert - €299 - commences Oct 12th, Apply by Oct 5th, 2026.
5. Certificate in Training & Development - 12 weeks Blended learning - QQI FET SP Level 6 - €740 (or €399 per module) - Starts Spring 2027, express your interest now!
6. OTC - Certificate in Supported Employment - 12 weeks - Level 7 - Starts January 4th, 2027 - apply by December 21st!

The Open Training College

The Open Training College (OTC) offers courses in social care, management and continuing professional development. Courses at the OTC include applied management, professional social care (CORU approved, Level 7), applied social studies/disability service management (Level 8), intellectual disability practice (Level 5) and shorter CPD courses (Levels 5-7 and OTC certification through bespoke training). The College provides accredited training courses and consultancy services to the human services and non-profit sectors.

For more information about courses and programmes at the Open Training College, view our courses in the Nightcourses.com Course Finder.