University of Galway – Adult Learning - Professional Development courses

Effective management of risk is now recognised as a critical element of good governance and assurance arrangements in public service organisations and state agencies. Handling uncertainties and agreeing priorities has implications for strategic and business planning objectives, the relationship with stakeholders and also the resourcing, management and control of work[...]

This Board Secretary workshop, delivered in conjunction with ICSA: The Governance Institute, is designed for those who have been newly or recently appointed to the position of Board Secretary in the public and not-for-profit sectors, and those who feel they would benefit from further or formal training.  The workshop will[...]

Course Outline Effective communication skills in business are essential to master as they’re often at the top of the list of qualities demanded by employers. Through studying this communications training course, which will take around 12 to 14 hours to complete, you will learn how to communicate effectively and professionally[...]

Public bodies and many other organisations in receipt of public support must insure that their corporate governance frameworks are of a best practice standard and that they are in compliance with specified corporate governance codes. This course will give insights into the principles on which codes are based, provide an[...]