Tai Chi – The Perfect Activity for You! You’ve probably heard of the ancient Chinese practice called Tai chi and wondered what it is. It originated in China as a martial art and has evolved to become a mind-body practice loved by people the world over whose lives are enriched by the physical and emotional […]
Software development is the process of creating, designing, coding, testing, and maintaining software applications, systems, or programs. It involves a series of activities and methodologies aimed at building reliable, efficient, and functional software that can be used on various devices, such as computers, smartphones, tablets, and embedded systems. Software development typically begins with the identification […]
What is Logistics & Distribution? Logistics and distribution refers to the management, planning, and movement of goods from point of origin to point of consumption. What is Logistics & Distribution? It involves the integration and coordination of complex operations including: Transportation – Movements of goods domestically or globally via air, sea, rail, or road. Transportation […]
In this guest blog, Sean Bohan, a graduate of the Open Training College (OTC), continues to outline his career path into social care. In Part One of this series, I outlined how my entry into a career in Social Care has given me a career path from working frontline ‘in the trenches’, through mid-level management […]
SQL is a vitally important skill for anyone looking to work in a professional environment with databases, either as a part of programming or in a data management context. What is SQL? SQL stands for ‘Structured Query Language and is a language used in programming as a domain specific language. It offers a significant evolution […]
For career-minded individuals looking to upskill to gain a promotion or reskill to change industries there are many options available when it comes to lifelong learning. Many of us are familiar with terms such as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and short courses but less is known about micro-credentials. So, what are they, how do they […]
Open Training College answer the question “How will I fit a Social Care degree into my busy life?” This is a question that we get asked all the time, and rightly so, because it helps the potential students to get their heads around the level of commitment required when studying a third level degree course. […]
Podcasting is a great way to distribute content these days and if we consider education to be the most important content there is, then podcasts are a perfect fit for school, colleges and universities. So in this article we wanted to look at the use of podcasts as an educational tool. Podcasting in education can […]
Digital learning has rapidly gained traction over the last number of years and is now weaving itself into the very fabric of learning experiences across the globe. Integrating technology into classrooms is imperative for creating future-ready students. Digital Education The Growing Digital Classroom In many ways, digitally enabled formats provide greater accessibility to students in […]
As the temperature drops around us and December knocks on the door – it’s time to fend off those Winter blues and think about treating yourself this Christmas and putting an early word in for gifts that you want. What could be better than a bright shiny new gadget that will improve your life in […]