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Fitness and Health

ITEC Courses and Certification

ITEC / VTCT in Ireland iTEC (International Therapy Examination Council), operating under VTCT Skills, is a respected awarding organisation for vocational qualifications…

Training for the Civil Service

In recent years, the Irish Government has been running strong, targeted campaigns—such as the “A Career for EU” strategy—encouraging graduates to consider a career in…

College Funding Options

Paying for a university education can be expensive and overwhelming, but there are options beyond bank loans and part-time jobs. There are many scholarships, grants,…

Book-Keeping Courses in Ireland

There are a multitude of courses available at all levels of entry for the aspiring bookkeeping student. Whether you wish to attain a new skill to utilise for your own…

Further Education and PLC

Understanding the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in Ireland

The National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is Ireland’s official system for describing and comparing qualifications. It provides a transparent structure that helps…

Returning to Education as a Mature Learner

The idea of walking back into a classroom after years—or even decades—away can feel incredibly daunting. You might wonder: Will I fit in? Can I balance study with my…

Tertiary Degrees in Ireland: Understanding the Tertiary Programme Pathway

Ireland’s higher education system offers a range of flexible pathways into tertiary study (post secondary-level education, including both further education and higher…

Childcare

Montessori Education Options in Ireland

Montessori teaching is an alternative teaching method for young children which is applied in a preschool setting and focuses on a child’s activity and observing their…

Part Time and Evening

Evening Course Options

Evening classes can improve your lifestyle, boost your career, help meet new friends or lead to a new hobby. Part time courses can brighten up the dark evenings and get…

Third Level and CAO

CAO Change of Mind Facility

The CAO Change of Mind facility allows applicants to add, remove or reorder course choices after submitting their CAO application. It gives students an opportunity to…

Job Skills and CPD

Gateway Project – Dublin‑Based Community Training Programme

The Gateway Project is a community education and training initiative based in Dublin 7. It supports women who wish to return to learning, build new skills, or progress…

Admin and Office Skills

Legal Administration Courses in Ireland

Demand for legal administrative professionals — particularly legal secretaries — continues to grow across Ireland, with Co. Dublin showing especially strong recruitment…

Further Education and PLC

Skills to Advance with Solas

Skills to Advance is a national initiative developed by Solas, Ireland’s Further Education and Training (FET) authority. It is designed to support employees who wish to…

Third Level and CAO

University Access Courses in Ireland: A Pathway Back to Education

University access courses provide an alternative route into higher education for adults who may not meet the traditional entry requirements for college. These…

Built Environment

Facilities Management Courses

What is Facilities Management? Facilities Management enables co-ordination between demand and supply of facilities and services within public and private organisations.…

Business and Accounting

Accounting Courses Ireland

Accounting courses in Ireland are available through further education colleges, universities, private colleges, and online learning providers. Whether you are looking…

Further Education and PLC

Courses Without Leaving Cert

For those who are interested in continuing their education but have not completed or (or perhaps failed) their leaving certificate, there are still options out there…

Business and Accounting

Payroll Administration Courses

One of the challenges for those working in payroll administration is that it is constantly evolving. Changes are usually based on new legislation or regulations, which…

Further Education and PLC

PLC Courses as a Route to Third Level

The further education system opens up some valuable options for those leaving secondary education or those wishing to return to education. Further education also known…

Science

SciFest

SciFest is Ireland’s largest second-level STEM programme, designed to encourage students to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through…