Our Partners
Open Training College works with more than 230 organisations across Ireland’s disability, human services and non-profit sectors. These long-standing partnerships shape our programmes and ensure our work remains relevant, practical and grounded in the realities of the sector.
Working Together
Accredited programmes and CPD that build capability across frontline staff, supervisors and managers working in disability and human services.
Bespoke versions of our existing programmes, adapted to the specific needs, contexts and priorities of partner organisations.
Support for HIQA, QQI and wider regulatory requirements through training, consultancy and the development of robust quality systems.
Organisations We Work With
Our philosophy is, and always will be, shaped by the demands of our sector and the needs of our staff, students, client organisations and service users. We believe that everything we do has to make a difference.
This is a representative selection. The College works with more than 230 organisations across Ireland — please contact us for the full list or to discuss a specific partnership.
Our Approach
Since 1992
Since its foundation in 1992, the College has worked with a wide range of partners on projects addressing specific needs across the human services and non-profit sectors. Our approach is collaborative – we design and adapt programmes alongside the organisations we work with, rather than delivering off-the-shelf training.
That work spans customised training developed from our existing diplomas, joint projects with health service organisations, and long-running collaborations with non-profit bodies. Examples include the SKILL Project supporting some 28,500 health and personal social services staff, our cross-border Supported Employment training partnership with NIUSE and IASE, and ongoing collaborations with St Michael’s House and the Irish Association of Supported Employment.
The result is a community of practice: organisations that return to the College year after year for accredited programmes, CPD, consultancy and bespoke workforce development support.
Partner organisations
Years of partnership
Reach across Ireland
Talk to us about customised training, accredited programmes or workforce development for your organisation.