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Our NES part-funded courses will start in April 2022 but we have limited places so apply now

About us

Founded in 2017 to help keep the career ladder for all in Optics. Our founders, tutors, trainers and course writers have years of experience teaching across all parts of optics. We have training for Dispensing Opticians, Optometrists, Technicians, Optical Assistants, Receptions and sales reps. In short we KNOW optics and with our knowledge you’re in safe, experienced hands with Insight Optical Training.

Our courses

We offer a broad and exciting range of qualifications online. Our courses are endorsed by a UK awarding body. Take a look at our different options below to find the perfect course to enhance your optical career.
We know you will find training with Insight Optical Training a rewarding experience and our training will help you achieve your career development goals.

How our courses are delivered

My Insight Optical Training Account (MyIOTA) is your main area for the course work, quizzes and assessment that will be the main part of your course. You will receive a log in for this once you have enrolled and you will be able to access this almost straight away. In here you will find all the courses you have enrolled for, broken down into the individual units.

31 Mar

New qualifications

We are delighted to offer a new qualification for Optical Assistants. The Level 2 Supporting Optical Practice is now available for enrolment and offers a flexible way for OA’s to...

15 Mar

NCFE accreditation

We are delighted to announce that we have been approved as an NCFE centre and our new qualifications are accredited by NCFE. This enables us to offer qualifications for Optical...

1 Mar

New worskhops

new worskshops We are very please to announce a new partnership with SightCare, offering exciting workshops at venues across the UK. Find out more information on our Workshop page. Find...

Access any time

Our courses are delivered using our online learning platform which means you can access all your course work anytime and anyplace, even on the bus!

Across all platforms

Using our online learning platform you can access your course work across a range of different platforms, desktop PC, laptop, tablet and mobile phone.

Expert tutors

All of our tutors are professionals within Optics, and have vast experience of different optical fields as well as education.

Fresh new course work

Our course material is fresh and new and teaches the most current practices being used in Optics.

Level 2 Supporting Optical Practice course

Start your career in optics with this qualification. It has been designed for support staff working within optics who do not have a registerable qualification, so whether you work in retail optics, manufacturing, sales or technical support this is a great course for you. There are eight units so you can choose any 4 units that are most applicable to your own role for the Certificate, or why not study all 8 for the Diploma.

Level 3 Supporting Optical Practice course

Further develop your knowledge and skills to be an effective member of the practice team with either the certificate or diploma option. Level 3 expands your knowledge beyond level 2 to cover more advanced topics; it is therefore ideal for those support staff who have some supervisory or management duties, or who have several years of experience in optics. This is also a great way to prepare someone who wishes to go on to study to become a Dispensing Optician.

Level 5 Certificate in Supporting Optical Care course

This course is supported by NHS Education for Scotland. It is designed to ensure you obtain a sound knowledge of optics developing the necessary skills to understand the basics of the subject. The course is ideally suited to a diverse range of people from those who are new to optics or those who may have been working in practice for several years. This Level 5 course teaches you the fundamental essential skills in a flexible and supportive way.

Level 7 Certificate in Supporting Optical Care course

This course is supported by NHS Education for Scotland. It is designed to ensure you obtain a sound knowledge of optics developing the necessary skills to understand the basics of the subject. The course is ideally suited to those who may have been working in practice for several years. This course teaches you the fundamental essential skills in a flexible and supportive way.
This Level 7 course is a short qualification to help you develop essential skills.

Insight Academy modules

Designed and written by industry experts, each module is ideal for those starting out their career in the optical world. You can start any module at any time, there are no formal examinations and no qualification but it is a relaxed informal way to increase your knowledge, skills and confidence at a pace that suits you. With 10 modules to choose from you can learn the basics in a number of essential subjects to start your career in optics.

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