CPD Online Courses

Introduction

Dumfries and Galloway College is a trusted destination for high-quality online Continuing Professional Development Courses (CPD). Whether you are looking to enhance your skills, stay up-to-date with industry standards, or advance your career, we offer a diverse range of flexible CPD courses to fit your busy schedule.

Choose up to 5 CPD Courses:

COSHH Risk Assessment – approx. 4 hours.

• Provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to identify dangerous substances, know how they can cause harm to the body, carry out COSHH assessments and put control measures in place

DSE Risk Assessment – approx 4 hours.

• Perfect for both individuals and employers looking for a DSE training course to ensure the health and safety of DSE users in work environments, whether they are in an office or are home workers. This course will provide information regarding the regulations as well as the skills and knowledge needed to carry out DSE workstation risk assessments, identify potential hazards and how to minimise hazards.

Fire Safety Principles – approx. 4 hours.

• Relevant for all work environments and industries, from construction sites to offices, health and safety is vital. This online fire safety training course will provide you with the knowledge you need to understand fire hazards and risks, know how to effectively identify and control any hazards, and what to do in the event of a fire including evacuation procedures.

Health and Safety in the Workplace – approx. 4 hours.

• Health and safety training courses are an important factor for any work environment, so whether you are an employer looking to upskill staff and improve safety at work or an individual wanting training to benefit their career, this course is for you. This online health and safety in the workplace course will provide you with the understanding, knowledge and skills you need to recognise hazards, carry out risk assessments, reduce risks, and what to do in the case of an accident or ill health.
  

Manual Handling Safety at Work – approx. 4 hours.

• Manual handling is the transportation or support of a load either by hand or by bodily force, including lifting, putting down, pulling, pushing, moving or carrying loads. All employers must protect their employees from any risk of injury from any hazardous manual handling in the workplace, meaning manual handling training courses are vital. This online course is designed to provide an understanding and awareness of the risks associated with manual handling and how to recognise and reduce the risks to prevent injury or ill health
  

Prevention and Control of Infection – approx. 4 hours.

• By completing this course, you will be equipped with a greater understanding of how to prevent and control the spread of infection, both in the workplace and in the home. You will also gain knowledge of how to identify infections, as well as the different types of infection.

Knife Crime – approx 2 hours.

• Valuable for anyone who is planning a career that requires an understanding of knife crime and is looking to gain a qualification in this. Develop a rounded awareness of knife crime, an understanding about why individuals choose to carry knives and how you can identify the signs of someone who may be involved in knife crime or the use of other offensive weapons. The course will explore how to support a reduction in knife crime and includes an extended presentation from anti-knife crime speaker Byron Highton, who tragically lost his own brother Jon-Jo in a fatal stabbing in 2014
  

Menopause Awareness – approx. 2 hours.

• Aimed at anyone who wants to expand their knowledge on menopause and challenge the social stigma. The course will provide learners with a general understanding of the stages of the menopause. Learners will also delve into why it’s important to raise awareness, explore reasonable adjustments employers can make, and learn how we can support friends and family going through it.
  

Explore the Principles of Health Eating – approx. 4 hours.

• Great for both individuals interested in nutrition and healthy eating, as well as employers looking for healthy eating training courses for staff. This short course aims to provide the basic skills, knowledge and understanding needed to live a healthy lifestyle and make healthy eating habits. It covers a wide range of areas such as health issues, food hygiene, preparation, nutrition, food safety, and more.

Understand the Principles of Exercise and Fitness – approx. 4 hours

• Whether you are looking for online fitness courses for yourself, or you are an employer looking for fitness training for staff, our online CPD understanding exercise and fitness course can help. It covers a range of subjects including nutrition guidelines for a healthy diet and weight loss, the health benefits of exercise, the anatomy and physiology of the human body, and more.

Prepare to Deliver Excellent Customer Service – approx. 4 hours.

• This CPD course will provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding in a number of subjects including the principles of customer service, legislations, communication skills, customer complaints handling and more

Food Safety Awareness – approx. 4 hours.

• This online food safety course includes key subjects such as health issues relating to food, legal requirements, food poisoning, contamination, basic food hygiene, protective clothing, safety management, equipment and more.
  

Understanding Food Hygiene and Safety – approx. 3 hours.

• This course is suitable for learners wishing to develop their knowledge and understanding of food hygiene and allergy awareness, particularly within an educational setting. Leaners will consider many aspects of food hygiene, including the basic practices of food hygiene and safety, food safety in the workplace, food labelling, and identifying and responding to allergies in children and young people

Understanding Anxiety – approx. 4 hours.

• This course is perfect for individuals wanting to upskill for personal or professional reasons, or employers looking for an anxiety training course for their staff. It will give you the knowledge needed to understand the causes and effects of anxiety, how to support people who suffer from anxiety, and how to manage anxiety.

Understanding Depression – approx. 4 hours

• This course is perfect for individuals wanting to upskill for personal or professional reasons, or employers looking to provide training on depression for their staff. It will give you the knowledge needed to understand the causes and effects of depression, how to support people who suffer from depression, how to manage depression, and more.

Understanding Stress – approx. 4 hours.

• This stress management online course covers a range of areas including the definition and causes of stress, the effects stress can have on the body, work related stress, stress management techniques and how to support people experiencing stress.

Dementia Awareness – approx. 4 hours

• Designed to provide the basic knowledge needed to raise awareness and care for people with dementia. This includes the symptoms of dementia, the different types of dementia, behaviours, causes, and more.

Alcohol Awareness – approx. 8 hours.

• This course covers the harmful effects of alcohol use, possible health issues surrounding its consumption, and where to seek treatment and help if needed.
  

Safeguarding Adults and Children – approx. 4 hours.

• This course covers key subjects such as how to recognise abuse and neglect, good practices for responding to allegations of abuse, safeguarding policies and procedures, and how to reduce the likelihood of abuse and risks of harm.
  

Awareness of Substance Misuse – approx. 4 hours.

• Substance misuse is when alcohol, illegal drugs, or over-the-counter or prescription medications are used in a way that could be harmful to you or others. This course will provide you with a range of knowledge and understanding surrounding the subject.
  

Understanding The Safe Handling of Medicines – approx. 4 hours.

• Learn the safe handling of medication through this course, covering legislation associated with handling medication; procedures for receiving, administering, handling, storing and disposing of medication; as well as looking at the most common types of medication that are administered to individuals in a care setting.

Stalking and Harassment Awareness – approx. 2 hours.

• This online course will provide a general understanding and in-depth knowledge of what is classed as stalking and harassment, why it is important to be aware of these and how to protect and help those at risk.

Suicide Awareness and Prevention – approx. 2 hours.

• This online course is aimed at anybody who wants to expand their knowledge of suicide awareness and prevention. Learners should be able to recognise the effects of suicide and suicidal thoughts on the affected individual, their loved ones and on wider society. They will also understand how to recognise suicidal behaviour in children, young people and adults and how to support individuals.

Mental Health Awareness – approx. 4 hours.

• This online mental health awareness course will increase your knowledge and understanding of how cultural diversity, social and personal elements can cause mental health problems, how to recognise and respond to mental health conditions and provide you with a range of skills needed when working in mental health.

Spiking Awareness – approx. 2 hours

• This 2-hour online course, broken down into just 4 manageable sections, caters to individuals seeking to enhance their understanding of spiking. Participants will gain insight into the nature of spiking, including the types of drugs commonly used, and strategies to mitigate the risk of falling victim to such incidents. Participants will explore valuable perspectives on recognising potential spiking hazards in various environments and understand their broader impact on communities. Participants will build their knowledge of how to identify symptoms of spiked drinks, recognise signs of potential spiking victims, and understand appropriate courses of action in such situations.

Understadning Domestic Abuse – approx. 4 hours.

• This course will equip learners with a detailed understanding of domestic abuse. Learners will learn about the many aspects of domestic abuse, including legal definitions, the signs of domestic abuse and the dynamics of relationships that lead to domestic abuse. They will also consider the impact on different demographics, and how to react, report and signpost instances of disclosure

Consent Matters – approx. 4 hours.

• This course is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their knowledge of consent, either for personal or professional reasons. Those who choose to study this course will consider many aspects of consent, including legal definitions, common societal myths and misconceptions, importance of gaining consent, responding to events and how to signpost.

Understanding Bullying and Discrimination in Children and Young People – approx. 2 hours.

• Learn about various types of bullying including cyberbullying and factors that are likely to put a child at greater risk.
  Develop a greater understanding of legislation regarding bullying and discrimination and the procedures that should be followed when incidents are reported.

Sustainability in the Hospitality and Catering Industry – approx. 2 hours.

• This course is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their understanding and awareness of environmental sustainability in hospitality and catering careers.

Sustainability in the Beauty and Personal Care Sector – approx. 2 hours.

• This course is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their understanding and awareness of environmental sustainability in the beauty and personal care sector.

Sustainability in the Business Administration and Digital – approx. 2 hours.

• This course is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their understanding and awareness of environmental sustainability in business administration and digital careers.
  

Sustainability in the Construction Sector – approx. 2 hours.

• This course is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their understanding and awareness of environmental sustainability in construction sector.
  

Sustainability in the Healthcare Sector – approx. 2 hours.

• This course is aimed at anyone seeking to improve their understanding and awareness of environmental sustainability in the healthcare sector.

GDPR – approx. 4 hours.

• It is essential that anyone who handles personal information is aware of GDPR and how to adhere to it in their work practices. This GDPR course will provide a greater understanding of how to apply its principles in your work and how it promotes the rights of individuals in relation to data collection and management

Understanding Equality & Diversity – approx. 4 hours.

• This course introduces key aspects of equality and diversity and the importance of this within the workplace, society and in communities. It covers the main principles of equality and diversity, the rights and responsibilities of both employers and employees in the workplace, diverse communities and the importance of working or learning in a place that promotes diversity.

Principles of Internet Safety -approx. 4 hours.

• Relevant to all internet users, especially parents and carers, school staff, social workers, education settings etc, our CPD certified online Principles of Internet Safety course will provide you with a wide range of knowledge. It is designed to highlight particular areas of concern for internet users, such as sharing personal information online and the possibility of being groomed online, and it will increase your awareness of what the dangers are when using the internet.
  

Conflict Management – approx. 4 hours

• This conflict management training course provides the knowledge and understanding for how to recognise and manage different types of conflict at work. Also covered is how to positively support individuals through situations of conflict.

Discipline in the Workplace – approx. 4 hours.

• This course aims to give you the knowledge needed to recognise when discipline actions are needed and how to deal with employee disciplines. Topics covered in the course include verbal warnings, performance improvement plans, disciplinary processes, grievances and gross misconduct.

Induction of New Staff – approx. 4 hours.

• Induction training is an important form of employee training for new staff. This course is suited for both individuals looking to upskill, and employers looking for staff induction training for employees. It will provide a range of knowledge surrounding the induction process, the benefits of induction training, legal aspects, progression, evaluation, and more.
  

IT Software Fundamentals – approx. 20 hours.

• This IT Software course teaches how to select appropriate types of software applications to present different types of information. Also learn how to input, organise and format data in different software applications to meet specific needs. Understand how to produce information that is fit for purpose and how using a variety of layouts can improve the effectiveness of the IT tools used.