About Us

Open College Network (OCN) promotes, develops, accredits and quality assures courses and qualifications at all levels of education and training. There are 11 Open College Networks in Wales, Northern Ireland and the nine English regions licensed by the National Open College Network (NOCN) to award national qualifications.

What do OCNs provide?

• The Award and certification of NQF and QCF Qualifications
• Quality assurance for learning programmes
• External moderation and verification of learning and achievement
• Award of certificates to learners detailing their achievements
• Advice and support on curriculum
• Support from experienced staff through the accreditation process
• Access to good practice and a database of approved units
• Access to staff development and networking activities
• Support for a network of organisations that collaborate on making education more accessible

OCN partnership organisations include...

• Employers
• Further Education
• Sixth Form Colleges
• Schools
• Private Training Providers
• Adult and Community Education Centres
• Local Education Authorities
• Voluntary and Community Organisations
• Universities and Higher Education Institutions

Your regional OCN is Open College Network South East Region (OCNSER) for more information on OCNSER click here