Nick Cooper

Nick is NCC's resident blog author and covers a range of subjects, including teaching and health & social care. NCC is an international learning provider with over 20 years’ experience offering learning solutions. To date, NCC has engaged with over 20,000 employers, and delivered quality training to over half a million learners.

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These dream jobs actually exist

You might completely love your job, but everyone dreams of those hard-to-believe dream careers – where we get paid for something we love doing.  There are distance learning courses for most jobs – but maybe not some of these unique jobs that really do, honestly, entirely truthfully, do exist.  They may only be a little […]

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How to combat pre-interview nerves

Going through a job interview guide is a great way to begin your preparation.  You can learn essential tips and tricks on how to impress your interviewer.  Here we are focused on how to calm nerves.  It is normal to feel some anxiety; it might even be helpful as it stimulates your senses and makes […]

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Mental Health In The UK (Infographic)

The statistics reported on mental health in the UK are both frightening and comforting in equal measure.  Those who study online counselling courses and mental health courses will already appreciate the core truth the data reveals: people are not alone in their suffering.  Mental health issues can impact anyone at any time, and we are […]

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The Average UK Salary (2022)

Have you ever wondered how your annual salary stacks up against the national average? Guide updated October 2022   Salary is usually a reflection of our skills, how long you have been in a particular career or workplace, and your location. It is important to know the average wages because: It will help you to […]

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These are the real reasons you didn’t get the job

Why didn’t I get the job? You ask, and you are given some feedback that seems a little general and very unhelpful and you wish you could hear from recruiters what they thought.  Here, we explore what recruiters think when they choose one candidate over another. First, remember that you have done a lot of […]

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Why should you focus on personal development?

What is personal development? In a nutshell, it’s the process of improving yourself. It’s about setting yourself targets or goals that you hope to achieve, you may also want to give yourself a timeframe in which to achieve these. Self-improvement and progress of this kind is extremely important to our happiness, but it’s something that […]

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How and why should you find volunteer work?

Are you considering volunteering? Or perhaps you’ve done so in the past and you’re looking for a new project? We all live busy lives and between work, looking after our families, socialising and making time for our hobbies it can be difficult to find a spare moment. But finding the time to do some volunteer […]

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How to Get 10+ New Clients for Your Coaching Business in Three Months or Less

You’re a new coach and you’re ready to start getting clients for your coaching business. You put up a website, revamped your LinkedIn profile, and went to a few networking events to spread the word. Some people showed interest, but it didn’t go much further than that. You got discouraged. The seminars and the successful […]

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Different Type of Employment Contract Explained

Employment contracts are not only a legal requirement, but they’re also extremely beneficial to both the employer and employee. But understanding each type of employment can be tricky. There are four main types of contract businesses use, these are permanent, fixed-term, casual and zero hour. The contract you receive is based on your employment status […]

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Coding languages – which should you learn?

Digital skills are becoming increasingly important in today’s technological world and one of the most sought after skills is coding. In fact, the number of programmer and developer roles is only increasing with many businesses struggling to fill these positions due to the growing skills gap. For this reason, learning these in-demand skills can really […]

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