Free CPD Training Courses Available to the Third Sector

Posted on April 29, 2016

Third sector staff and volunteers are able to access free Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training courses through North East Scotland College (NESCol).

The courses, which cover a variety of subjects (including dementia awareness, end of life care, equality and diversity, amongst others), are online or workbook-based, and can be completed in approximately 16 – 24 weeks.

Tutor support is provided by phone or email. Courses can be accessed where and when convenient to the participant.

For further information, please contact Iain Cocker by phone: 01224 612308, or email: IainCocker@nescol.ac.uk

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