OCN London
{{Infobox university
| name = OCN London
| other_name = Open College Network London Region
| motto = Making Learning Matter
| established = 1980s
| type = Non for Profit
| affiliation = Ofqual & QAA
| director = Carlos Cubillo-Barsi
| address = 15 Angel Gate 326 City Road
| city = London
| postalcode = EC1V 2SF
| country = United Kingdom
| language = English
| colours = Illuminated Blue and Dark Purple
| website = {{url|https://www.ocnlondon.org.uk/about-us.aspx}}
}}
OCN London is a UK national not for profit awarding body organisation that creates and awards qualifications. OCN London stands for Open College Network London Region,{{Cite web|url=https://www.ocnlondon.org.uk/|title=Welcome to OCN London, OCN London is a leading national Awarding Organisation providing high quality qualifications.|last=London|first=OCN|website=www.ocnlondon.org.uk|language=en-GB|access-date=2018-11-17}} however it is popularly known as 'OCN London' in the UK. The awarding body collaborates in partnership with educators, training providers, charities and employers. They have been assisting numerous private and public organisations for over 25 years. The organisation focuses practical academic needs for non traditional learners and paves their way to higher education in the UK.{{Cite web|url=http://www.constructionyouth.org.uk/news/six-students-successfully-complete-three-week-budding-builders-course|title=Six students successfully complete a three week Budding Builders course {{!}} Construction Youth Trust|website=www.constructionyouth.org.uk|language=en|access-date=2017-06-11}}
Accreditation & recognition
The Awarding Body is nationally recognized and it also runs its own courses. The awarding body courses are accredited, approved and recognized by Ofqual{{Cite web|url=https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Detail/Index/1373?category=organisations&query=OCN%20london|title=The Register of Regulated Qualifications: Open College Network London Region details|website=register.ofqual.gov.uk|language=en|access-date=2018-11-18}} and QAA. Given the Awarding Body has Ofqual regulated status. The UK qualification provider is also recognized in the international stage and its qualifications can be compared, evaluated and recognized to foreign equivalency.
= University partnership =
OCN London{{Cite web|url=http://www.ocnlondon.org.uk/access-to-he/access-centre-area/partnership-with-london-south-bank-university.aspx|title=Partnership with London South Bank University|last=London|first=OCN|website=www.ocnlondon.org.uk|language=en-GB|access-date=2017-06-11}} and London South Bank University{{Cite web|url=http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/partners/schools-and-colleges/ocn-london|title=OCN London|last=University|first=London South Bank|website=www.lsbu.ac.uk|language=English|access-date=2017-06-11}} have a formal partnership agreement signed in 2015.
London South Bank University (LSBU) and OCN London formalized an existing partnership, where LSBU staff participated in OCN London panels to validate Access to HE Diploma courses. LSBU staff have also served on the OCN London Advisory Board and have participated on the board of trustees.
= Board of trustees=
Tracy Ferrier,{{Cite web|url=https://www.britishcouncil.org/partner/international-development/approach/meet-team|title=Meet the team {{!}} British Council|website=www.britishcouncil.org|language=en|access-date=2017-06-11}} who is the Head of Skills for the British Council, is one of the board members for OCN London.
OCN London Accredited Providers
- Aylesbury College
- Barnet and Southgate College{{Cite web|url=http://www.ocnlondon.org.uk/access-to-he/access-to-he-course-directory/colleges.aspx|title=Access to HE - Search by College|last=London|first=OCN|website=www.ocnlondon.org.uk|language=en-GB|access-date=2017-06-11}}
- College of North West London
- Croydon College{{Cite web|url=http://www.ocnlondon.org.uk/access-to-he/access-to-he-course-directory/croydon-college.aspx|title=Croydon College|last=London|first=OCN|website=www.ocnlondon.org.uk|language=en-GB|access-date=2017-06-11}}
- Epping Forest College{{Cite web|url=https://www.efc.ac.uk/courses/access-to-nursing|title=Epping Forest College|website=www.efc.ac.uk|language=en-GB|access-date=2017-06-11}}
- Hope UK{{Cite news|url=http://www.hopeuk.org/about-us/ocn/|title=Open College Network London (OCN London) - Hope UK|work=Hope UK|access-date=2017-06-11|language=en-US}}