Education courses in Ireland

QQI Accredited online courses Start anytime, no set starting date Complete in 12 months 120 credits   This Level 5 Childcare Course Online Certificate is designed with Early Years Educators, and the children they will engage with in mind. The aim of the programme is to enable learners to develop the knowledge, skills, and competence…

QQI Accredited online courses Complete in 40 weeks 120 credits New ELC Major Award Online.   This brand new single stage online programme leading to the new QQI Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning & Care Major Award has been designed to meet the new professional award standards of Early Learning & Care (ELC) at Level 5.…

If you are working or you are interested in working in the childcare area, then this child care course could be for you. Our Childcare Diploma course will help you to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding in child development. You will learn the skills needed in caring for children from birth up to age…

This Early Childhood Education programme is designed to provide individuals with opportunities to acquire the skills and knowledge to plan, implement and evaluate a suitable programme of activities for a quality school age childcare setting.

This QQI Children with Additional Needs module is designed to enable the learner develop skills, gain knowledge and attitudes necessary to work with children who have additional needs. The learner will gain an understanding of the support needed to ensure children are fully included and integrated in a variety of care and educational environments. It…

This Children with Additional Needs course is suitable for those who wish to equip themselves with the knowledge, skill and competence to work effectively and efficiently with young children with additional needs. It aims to provide the participant with an understanding of special needs and associated issues.

This Children with Additional Needs course is suitable for those who wish to equip themselves with the knowledge, skill and competence to work effectively and efficiently with young children with additional needs. It aims to provide the participant with an understanding of special needs and associated issues.

The Communications course is suitable for those wishing to equip themselves with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to communicate verbally and non-verbally in standard everyday and work related tasks, operating independently while under general direction. Upon completion, this minor award can be used to meet the requirements of the majority of Major awards which…

The overall aim of this programme is to equip the learner with the skills set to begin or develop a career in Community care.  The focus of the compulsory programmes is on knowledge of human health and development, care provision and practice and on health and safety at work. These and the elective subjects offered…

The overall aim of this programme is to equip the learner with the skills to begin or develop a career in Community Development.  The focus of the compulsory programmes is on knowledge of Community Development and its Practices, and working in groups and the skills required. These and the elective subjects offered by An Cosán…

Addressing the scarcity of training in data science in Ireland and co-created with key industry partners, the Applied Social Data Analysis CPD programme trains participants in the fundamental knowledge and skills of social data analysis. The programme goes beyond social data analytics to address causal analysis and consider social issues that are important to industries…

Addressing the scarcity of training in data science in Ireland and co-created with key industry partners, the Applied Social Data Analysis CPD programme trains participants in the fundamental knowledge and skills of social data analysis. The programme goes beyond social data analytics to address causal analysis and consider social issues that are important to industries…

This course will not run in autumn 2024. The Statistics and Regression Analysis course will provide participants with an understanding of key statistical and econometric methods used to analyse social data and how to implement them using the statistical software package R. The CPD overviews key statistical concepts necessary to analyse social data, introduces participants…

Croatian for all Levels online 2022 private and group private yuition also available upon request. Please contact the Sandfordlanguage Institute for more details by email at mary.zerbe@sandfordlanguages.ie or call 012601296.

In this free online course, learn the essential driving skills and practices for making your daily commute safer. Despite dire conditions or other people’s faults, defensive driving is the practice of anticipating risky scenarios. We have designed this course for people willing to learn basic defensive driving techniques. It includes aspects of being alert while…

The Master of Education degree programme is a two-year, part-time programme presented through a combination of weekend study and independent study.  The programme covers theories, principles and practices in contemporary educational settings and is designed for all those interested in enhancing their professional knowledge, understandings and skills.  Teaching and learning methods include; lectures, workshops, presentations,…

This free online course explores child psychology and explains how to provide effective mental health care to children. It is crucial to understand the many behaviours that children exhibit in order to guide and nurture them as they develop. Child psychology studies the developmental stages that occur in childhood and traces the links between them.…

Master the fundamentals of cognitive behavioural therapy in this free online course to treat a host of mental disorders. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a psychiatric treatment that helps patients suffering from various mental conditions, including anxiety, phobias and depression. This diploma course provides a comprehensive overview of CBT’s theoretical background, the problems that it…

Learn how to harness knowledge of educational psychology to teach more effectively in this free online diploma course. This diploma course helps you improve your teaching methods to fulfill your role more effectively by exploring classroom psychology. Teaching can be very challenging when confronted with the many different personalities and learning levels of students. How…

IRISH ACADEMY of PUBLIC RELATIONS  DIPLOMA IN EVENT MANAGEMENT Course Description: Topics: Principles of Event Management, Research, Preparing Proposals, Crisis Management Planning, Seeking Sponsors, Organising the Event, Marketing Tools, Media Tools, Promotional Tools, Specialist Areas, Staffing & Evaluation. Event Management is a dynamic, exciting and varied career. You will be booking venues, working with celebrities, selecting…

Using case-studies and real life examples, this free course will give you a strong understanding of the legal system. This free online course in Legal Studies will provide you with simple definitions and clear explanations of important legal concepts, different types of laws, and how laws are created. The legal system is an integral part…

Learn the principles of pharmacy practice and how to recognize common physical disorders with this free online course. This diploma course trains you to work as a pharmacy technician and dispense the correct medication to patients. We show you how to employ pharmacotherapy to treat different systems of the body, including the endocrine, genitourinary and…

Gain a greater understanding of the theory, behavior and ethical issues behind key concepts in psychology. This free online psychology course will help you understand psychology studies, including visual perceptions and memory, important research methodologies, and the nature of psychology as an evolving science. From how you can trick your brain into thinking you slept…

Graduates will function as highly competent self-aware School Age Childcare Leaders, capable of informing planning, supporting children and young teenagers development to assist them as they grow and flourish. Graduates will function as highly competent self-aware School Age Childcare Leaders, capable of informing planning, supporting children and young teenagers development to assist them as they…

This free online course explores the treatment and management of special needs children with developmental disorders. This free online course will equip you with more knowledge and know-how to approach children with developmental disorders like Autism, ADHD, and anxiety disorder. We’ll explore the characteristics and common problems faced by children with such conditions. We’ll also…

Learn effective classroom management techniques, from communication to planning skills, with this free course. Alison offers a free online Diploma in Teaching Skills course for Educators that will teach you how to become an effective teacher or trainer. Being a teacher takes more than just accumulated knowledge. With this course, you will learn different techniques…

The purpose of this professional development Early Childhood Arts and Culture (Montessori Culture) course is to equip the learner with the necessary skills and competence to ensure that each child develops a competent level of learning through Arts and Culture in a Childcare setting. Each student will gain a full understanding of the montessori method of teaching…

On the successful completion of this award the learner will have acquired the knowledge, skills and competence to work as an autonomous practitioner. Skills acquired will provide the successful learner with the ability to lead and co-ordinate a team in the provision of Early Childhood Care and Education. Knowledge of how to create an environment…

Fee: €290 for each module or €1000 for 4 modules ** 8 Modules in total required for this Major Award ** This course provides the successful learners with a nationally accredited award in the theory and practice of Early Childhood Education and Care. The learner will gain knowledge, skills and the competence to work independently…

This programme is designed for those working in the area of Early Years Health, Care and Education. It provides a pathway where-by those currently employed in the area may undertake a part time degree whilst simultaneously utilising their day to day work as part of the course. Designed to enhance the existing experience of the…