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Notice for NOCN Centres

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To help ensure your emails are received and responded to promptly, all NOCN centres contacting their External Quality Assurer (EQA) should also copy the Assurance Team into the email at assurance@nocn.org.uk.

This temporary measure applies to NOCN centres only and will help minimise any delays in communication while the issue is being resolved.

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MicroLens

Flexible online courses that fit around learners, organisations and modern workforce development.

MicroLens is NOCN's collection of bite-sized, practical online courses, each designed to be completed in just 10 to 15 minutes. They help people build confidence, develop practical skills and support progression through flexible, accessible learning.

Whether you're an individual looking to develop new skills or an organisation looking to enhance your learning offer, MicroLens makes it easy to learn anytime, anywhere with practical courses that fit around everyday life.

Browse our courses below. 

Having Difficult Conversations


Learn how to handle difficult conversations with confidence in this engaging 15-minute microlens course. Through interactive scenarios, quizzes, and practical communication tips, learners will explore how to stay calm, listen actively, express themselves respectfully, and manage challenging situations more effectively.

The course helps learners build confidence in dealing with conflict, misunderstandings, and sensitive conversations in everyday life.

£5.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

 

Assertiveness Top Tips


Develop the confidence to express yourself clearly and respectfully in this engaging 15-minute microlens course. Learners will explore different communication styles, discover practical assertiveness techniques, and practise handling everyday situations through interactive scenarios and activities.

The course provides simple top tips to help learners communicate more confidently, set healthy boundaries, and build positive relationships in education, work, and everyday life.

£5.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

 

Stress Management


Learn how to recognise and manage stress with this short and engaging microlens course. Designed for learners aged 14+, the course explores common causes and signs of stress, practical coping techniques, and healthy habits that support emotional wellbeing.

Through interactive activities and real-life examples, learners will gain simple strategies they can use every day to build resilience and manage stress more confidently.

£5.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

 

Goal Setting


Learn how to turn ambitions into achievable goals in this engaging and interactive 15-minute microlens course. Learners will explore why goals matter, discover different types of goals, and learn how to create effective SMART goals through quizzes, activities, and real-life scenarios.

By the end of the course, learners will build their own personalised goal plan to help them stay motivated, focused, and ready to achieve success.

£5.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

 

Confident Group Speaking


This course gives an introduction to confident speaking in groups, including some hints and tips. It is appropriate for learners of all ages and is aimed at those who might find speaking up in groups difficult.

£5.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

 

Handling Everyday Conflict


Handling Everyday Conflict is a short, interactive MicroLens course designed to help learners develop essential communication and interpersonal skills for managing everyday conflict. The course explores why conflict happens and introduces simple, practical strategies to recognise common causes, respond calmly, and communicate clearly in a range of situations.

Delivered through short, interactive eLearning activities, it supports learners in building confidence and improving how they handle disagreements at home, in education, and in the workplace. This MicroLens course is ideal for learners who want to improve how they handle everyday disagreements. It is suitable for anyone in education, work, or daily life who wants to communicate more clearly and confidently.

£5.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

 

Inclusive Communication in Everyday Settings


The aim of this course is to develop learners' understanding of inclusive communication and how to apply it in everyday settings. The course supports learners to recognise barriers to communication, understand how language, tone, and environment shape whether people feel included or excluded, and make small, practical changes to how they communicate with others.

£5.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

 

Writing That Lands Well


The course introduces short, interactive activities that explore how tone works in writing, how messages can be interpreted differently from what was intended, and how small wording changes can improve clarity and impact. It is delivered entirely through engaging Microlens eLearning.

This course will benefit learners who regularly communicate through email, messages or digital platforms and want to ensure their writing lands well. It builds awareness, confidence and practical habits that reduce misunderstandings and improve professional communication.

£5.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

 

Basic Budgeting


This short course is aimed at learners aged 14 plus and introduces budgeting as a practical life skill for everyday use. It supports learners to understand why budgeting matters, recognise income and expenses, make informed spending choices, and create a simple personal budget.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to apply basic budgeting skills to real-life situations.

£5.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

 

Interview Confidence


The aim of this course is to build confidence and take control of your interviews by learning how to prepare effectively and communicate clear, strong answers, even under pressure. You’ll also learn how to handle difficult questions, avoid common confidence traps, and recover smoothly if things don’t go to plan.

£5.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

 

Introduction to Inclusion


The aim of this course is to develop learners’ understanding of inclusion and inclusive behaviour in everyday life and work. The course supports learners to recognise barriers to participation, understand the impact of language and actions, and make thoughtful, inclusive choices that help create fairer and more supportive environments.

£5.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

 

Confident Job Applications


The aim of this Microlens course is to help learners understand how job applications work and to build confidence in completing and sending applications. The course supports learners to recognise what employers are looking for, prepare effectively before applying, and present their skills clearly and professionally.

£5.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

 

Supporting Autistic Learners


The course introduces simple, interactive activities that guide learners to challenge their understanding of autism and common myths about “autistic people”.

This course will benefit learners who are starting to think about autism and neurodivergence in a difference not deficit mindset and will assist in taking steps towards valuing individuals. It was written in co-production by and with both autistic individuals and parent-carers of autistic young people.

£5.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

 

ADHD Awareness


This course explains what ADHD is, challenges common misconceptions, and explores how it can present differently across genders. You’ll also learn simple, inclusive strategies to support people with ADHD in learning and workplace settings.

£5.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

 

Time Management


This course helps you recognise where your time goes and identify common “time thieves” that get in the way of what matters most.

You’ll learn simple planning and prioritisation tools and build small, practical habits to make your day run more smoothly.

£5.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE

 

Writing Great CVs


This course provides a series of short, interactive eLearning activities designed to help learners understand the fundamental elements of creating an effective CV. Through guided tasks and examples, learners explore how to identify their interests, everyday skills, and personal values, and connect these to suitable job roles.

The course is suitable for learners who are beginning to explore employment opportunities and may feel unsure about how to present themselves to potential employers. It supports learners in recognising their strengths and building confidence as they prepare to showcase their abilities.

£5.00 REGISTER OR LOGIN TO BUY AND COMPLETE COURSE