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Childcare and Education

Cyber, Digital and ICT

Employability

Engineering and Manufacturing

English and Maths

Health, Science and Social Care

Life and Work Skills

Retail and Commercial Services

Why choose Open College Network West Midlands?

Our Story

We’ve been around a long time with a proud history and heritage of being part of the national network of Open Colleges

Case Studies

Showcasing our partnerships with customers: Developing new qualifications and promoting learning and recognised achievement for learners

Testimonials

We love hearing from our customers about our work and it’s a pleasure to share some of the positive feedback we’ve received.

Proven expertise in developing regulated qualifications

Every customer is unique and important - we focus on developing skills solutions to fit your individual business needs.

A leading Access Validating Agency

We are proud of our status as a national Awarding Organisation to develop and award nationally recognised Access to Higher Education Diplomas.

National accreditation, local service

Responsive and bespoke accreditation services

Quality Endorsement Licence (QEL)

Our QEL provides a highly flexible solution to provide national recognition to your existing training courses

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News and Events

Offer your learners an alternative route to university with our Access to HE Diplomas

Look What's New! - Two new Access to HE Diplomas launched

Updates to our suite of construction qualifications

Celebrating International Cat Day with our Feline Care and Welfare qualifications

Look What's New - Level 3 Certificate in Canine Nutrition

Discover qualifications for outdoor learning

Access to HE results guidance for learners

It's Games Time! - kickstart your learners’ sporting career with Access to HE Sport Diplomas

Animal Welfare and Training - upskilling solutions for your learners

Latest update on Access to HE - July/August

Customised Accreditation: providing a bespoke support service to organisations

Put your training under the spotlight with our Quality Endorsement Licence Scheme

Give your learners a competitive edge when looking for employment with this bespoke qualification package

Six new members join Ofqual Board

Latest qualifications under review: July 2022 Consultation Survey

Discover flexible qualifications for your Supported and Foundation learning programmes

Celebrating Public Service Day with Access to HE Diplomas

Working with Gangs and Youth Violence qualifications

Qualifications for leading edge retrofit training and professional development

Access to Higher Education webinar: classroom delivery

2022 Centre Satisfaction Survey results

Merger moves a step closer with the announcement of the CEO designate

Latest update on Access to HE - May/June

Latest update on our regulated qualifications - May/June 2022

Upskill the next generation of cyber security professionals and stamp out cyber crime in the UK

Help build your learners’ future with our suite of Construction qualifications

Places still available on our Forest School Taster session in June

Outstanding Access to HE students celebrated in prestigious awards ceremony

Qualifications for good mental health!

Art Competition winner announced!

Look What's New - Level 3 Award Introduction to Dog Grooming

Celebrating International Day of the Midwife with Access to HE

Association of Colleges Beacon Award 2022 winners announced

New Ofqual 3-year plan puts students and apprentices at its heart

Look What's New - Level 3 Certificate Veterinary Receptionist (Principles)

Help your learners gain knowledge and skills in a variety of subject areas with Employability and Development Skills qualifications

Skills and Post-16 Education Act receives Royal Assent

Support learners who require additional support and preparation with our suite of Pre-Access qualifications

Prepare your learners for work and study through dedicated qualifications

Support your learners to be able to speak and study English with these qualifications

Customised Accreditation

Add Maths to your existing provision and subtract any doubts of progressing your learners to further study or employment

Easter 2022 closure notice

Free Level 3 qualifications for adults

Animal Welfare and Training upskilling solutions for National Pet Month

Latest qualifications under review: April 2022 Consultation Survey

Would you benefit from your training receiving national recognition?

Look What's New - Level 4 Award in Domestic Retrofit Assessment

Latest update on Access to HE - March/April

Latest update on our regulated qualifications - March/April 2022

Supported Learning - Flexible Qualifications for Special Education Schools, Colleges and Training Providers

Look What's New - Level 1 Award in Forestry in the Community

What does Forest School and a guinea pig have in common?

Innovate your Access to HE provision with online delivery through Pearl

Expand your provision with our Health, Science and Social Care qualifications

Discover our dog care and training qualifications ahead of Crufts 2022

Qualifications to support careers across industry sectors

Solutions for online and remote learning through small qualifications

Post-16 qualifications boosted to help more people to progress

Qualifications aimed at creating solutions for professionals working with Gangs and Youth Violence

Discover qualifications for outdoor delivery

The Brian May Access to HE Learner Awards 2021-2022

Ofqual seeks views on regulatory approach for level 3 qualifications

Everything you need to know about Access to Higher Education

Help get your learners work ready using a bespoke qualification package

Provide an additional qualification for your learners with this short 3-credit solution

Going further and higher - How collaboration between colleges and universities can transform lives and places

Presenting our Cyber Security Qualifications for Safer Internet Day

ISVA qualifications for professionals working in the sexual violence sector

Look What's New - Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Retrofit Advice

Look What's New - Level 3 Award in Companion Animal Transportation

Experience a taste of the outdoors with our FREE Forest School Taster Session

We've been shortlisted for the GBCC awards

Latest update on our regulated qualifications - January/February 2022

Prepare your Access to HE Learners with our suite of Pre-Access Qualifications

Latest update on Access to HE - January/February 2022

Impact Report 2020-21

Kickstart your career with an Access to HE Diploma

Look What's New - Level 1 Award in Customer Service

Look What's New - Level 1 Award in Warehousing and Storage Principles

Open College Network West Midlands reveals new plans for growth

Don't be Blue this Monday! Discover our qualifications for good mental health

Supporting your learners to be the best they can be this National Mentoring Month

Art for the Office Learner Competition

Latest qualifications under review: January 2022 Consultation Survey

New Blueprint to protect UK from Cyber Threats

Season's Greetings from Open College Network West Midlands

Record numbers accept a place to study nursing and midwifery

Permanent Ofqual Chair appointed

Looking to add additional courses to your January starts? Take a look at our Supported and Foundation Learning qualifications for a flexible solution

Support your learners to develop essential life skills through our Level 2 Award in Volunteering

Latest update from the Quality team - November/December 2021

Latest update on Access to HE - November/December 2021

Qualifications to support people who work directly with victims of domestic abuse

Qualifications to support the next generation of leaders this International Leadership Week

Working with Gangs and Youth Violence: qualifications to create solutions this Anti-Bullying Week

Celebrating World Access to Higher Education Day with Access to HE Diplomas

Kickstart your career with an Access to HE Diploma starting January 2022

Qualification of the Year award success for Open College Network West Midlands at last night’s FAB 2021 Awards!

Interested in Forest School? We've developed the GOLD STANDARD in Forest School provision

Are you passionate about Dog Grooming? Explore something new with our Dog Grooming and Canine qualifications

New teaching facilities as more people enter post-16 education

Adult Participation in Learning Survey 2021 - the results are in!

National Youth Work Week: qualifications to help your learners prepare to work or volunteer with young people

New Chair appointed for DfE Skills Reform Board

Discover our health and well-being qualifications this National Stress Awareness Day

Small Qualifications: Solutions for Online and Remote Learning

Celebrating National Cat Day with our Feline Care and Welfare qualifications

Presenting our Cyber Security Qualifications for Cyber Security Awareness Month

Open College Network West Midlands amongst finalists announced for prestigious awards ceremony for the awarding industry

International English for Speakers of Other Languages (iESOL) Qualifications

Looking at qualifications for outdoor delivery? We have some options for you through our Outdoor Learning Qualifications

CASS and New Policies and Procedures Update event

Colleges Week 2021

Prepare your learners for Work and Study through these dedicated qualifications

Getting the basics right: The case for action on adult basic skills

Endorse your training with our Quality Endorsement Licence scheme

Dig into our suite of Construction Qualifications

Upskilling solutions for the Animal Care Industry

Latest Qualifications under review: October Consultation Survey

Look What's New - Level 3 Diploma in Canine Massage

Leading the way as the first awarding organisation to sign up to the Race Equality Code

Latest update on Access to HE - September/October 2021

Latest update from the Quality team - September/October 2021

Creating Solutions with Gangs and Youth Violence Qualifications

Let Them Learn: FE support for the unemployed

New Chief Regulator at Ofqual

New Education Secretary appointed

Flexible Qualifications for Special Schools, Colleges and Training Providers

Everything you need to know about Access to Higher Education Diplomas

Qualifications for Employability and Development Skills

Exceptional Open College Network West Midlands qualifications help transform the lives of over 30,000 learners in record year!

New website launched!

One week to go until we launch our new website

Open College Network West Midlands backs young professional awards

Look What's New - Level 3 Award in Wildlife Photography

Look What's New - Level 3 Award in Pet Photography

Qualifications for good health and well-being

Give your learners a competitive edge when looking for employment, with our Work Ready Skills qualifications

Qualifications for Professionals Working in the Sexual Violence Sector

Build Back Better with our Construction qualifications

Save the date - new website coming soon!

Latest update on Access to HE - summer 2021

Innovate your Access to HE provision with online delivery

Excellence in Training & Education Award Finalists

Shine a spotlight on YOUR training with our Quality Endorsement Licence scheme

Supporting Centres and Employers prepare the workforce to meet the increasing threat of cyber security

Scale up your training provision for adult learners through our qualifications in the National Skills Fund

Look What's New - Level 6 Diploma in Veterinary Physiotherapy with Hydrotherapy

New Level 3 Award in Forest Kindergarten: Local Nature Play launched

Looking at qualifications for outdoor delivery? We have some options for you

Look What's New - Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Conductor Assistant

Latest qualifications under review: Stakeholder Consultation Survey

Look What's New - Level 3 Diploma in Biodynamic Ecology

Looking for a small, flexible qualification to deliver online?

Supported Learning - Flexible Qualifications for Special Schools, Colleges and Training Providers

Shining a spotlight on Access to Higher Education Diplomas

Working with Gangs and Youth Violence Qualifications to create solutions

More support for further education teachers to develop

Outstanding students celebrated and presented awards in Open College Network West Midlands’ Celebration Event

Thousands of residents across the West Midlands benefit from better qualifications and skills

Shining a spotlight on Basic and Advanced Youth Work Approaches this Loneliness Awareness Week

South and City College Principal honoured with MBE

Opportunities for workforce development and skills - what does the future hold?

Reaseheath College Access to HE Students rewarded with prestigious awards

Latest update on Access to HE

Discover our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Qualifications

Get your learners work ready using a unique bespoke qualification package

Look What's New - Level 3 Award in Forest Kindergarten: Local Nature Play

Qualification Review: Stakeholder Consultation Survey

Scale up your training provision for adult learners through the National Skills Fund

Explore something new with our Dog Grooming and Canine qualifications

New Law Enforcement qualifications launched

Upskill your learners with new Marketing and Social Media Qualifications

New legislation to help transform opportunities for all

Students celebrated and awarded bursaries in Open College Network West Midlands’ awards ceremony

Supporting CYBERUK 2021 with our Cyber Security qualifications

Prime Minister to revolutionise skills and training opportunities

Qualifications for good mental health this Mental Health Awareness Week

Open College Network West Midlands CEO to join speaker line-up at the 2021 Access to HE Conference

Customised Accreditation – A Bespoke Support Service for Organisations

New Access to HE Diplomas launched