Online Learning Courses

Our distance learning QQI Advanced Major Award in Management equips Managers including those new to Management with comprehensive skills in the management of people, resources and activities. The course is based around eight sought after and highly practical modules but you have a choice of 6 elective modules. At The Open College we offer our students the chance to…

Successfully complete this free online course on ACLS and apply for a certificate to become globally accredited. This free online course takes you through advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) stages, enabling you to recall vital information in stressful situations when every moment counts. Complete this course and apply for certification to gain international accreditation. The…

This level 6 certificate is designed with Early Childhood professionals, and the children they will engage with, in mind. The aim of the (two stage) programme is to enable learners to develop the knowledge, skills, and competence to work as autonomous practitioners, subject to practice supervision, promoting and supporting the holistic needs of children from…

This course is perfect Perfect for accounting, bookkeeping finance or business roles. It’s suitable for anyone who is already knowledgeable in the topics covered in our Certificate in Microsoft Excel and Intermediate Certificate in Microsoft Excel and is the next step to becoming a proficient user of Excel. You’ll stand out with this Advanced certificate on your CV. Learn…

Get advanced Xero skills! Stand out with the crowd with this Xero certificate on your CV! Learn advanced Xero accounting skills with this accredited online course such as managing your business accounts, interpreting extracted information (reports) and how to make the most of a cloud accounting solution. The Career Academy is a Xero Education Partner…

INTRODUCTION This is a time of unprecedented change and growing complexity in the area of employment law. Understanding these developments is of critical importance to those seeking to negotiate a surefooted pathway through the workplace environment. King’s Inns is delighted to bring together a team of leading experts, including some of the most prominent legal…

This free online course evaluates relevant theories, concepts and applications related to electrical technology. Imagine living a life without electricity. What happens to the heating we use to keep warm, or the air conditioning in our homes and offices? How do we even illuminate our environment at night? Learn about relevant theories, concepts, and applications…

This Advanced Diploma in Bookkeeping and Payroll builds your knowledge to a more advanced level of computerised bookkeeping and payroll, working with account adjustments and journals, and preparing management accounts. The course will also give you a good basis if you wish to advance to professional accountancy courses, such as those of ACCA. This programme…

This Advanced Diploma in Clinical Supervision course is for those intending to work as a supervisor, or for experienced supervisors who wish to gain a formal qualification in the practice of supervision. The programme is suitable for qualified counsellors & psychotherapists, psychologists, social workers and any other healthcare professionals who may benefit from supervision skills and…

Study the background of CBT and the mental health challenges it treats with this free online psychology course. There are numerous psychological problems that human beings suffer from, including stress, depression, anxiety and eating disorders. Over the years, research has been conducted to come up with solutions and treatments for these conditions. One of the…

INTRODUCTION Data protection has gained an increasingly high profile, both in Ireland and internationally, over recent years. With the imminent entry into force of the General Data Protection Regulation (“the GDPR”), which significantly reforms the regulatory regime, it is more important than ever for citizens, businesses and public institutions to become familiar with their rights…

The Advanced Diploma in Digital Marketing gives you the opportunity to gain an internationally recognised Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) qualification*. Learning Force combines academic excellence with masterclasses from marketing experts in order to bridge the gap between theory and real world practice. Something so many other courses do not do. Learn from the people…

Learn about the ecological benefits of forests and the processes involved in effectively managing them. Obtain a forest Management certification in this free online course. You will learn about the sustainable and scientific processes involved in managing forests. Students will learn about several kinds of forests and their ecological benefits and value as well as…

Learn about the ecological benefits of forests and the processes involved in effectively managing them. Obtain a forest Management certification in this free online course. You will learn about the sustainable and scientific processes involved in managing forests. Students will learn about several kinds of forests and their ecological benefits and value as well as…

Learn about geographic information systems, and how to represent data in the real world in this free online course. This free online course will help you understand the concept of geographic information systems. You will learn about how to represent data in the real world, and how we can use GIS to achieve this. You…

INTRODUCTION Since the mid–1990s Ireland has experienced a ‘sea change’ in the social and policy landscapes in this sector. This has arisen in the context of significant inward migration to this country and an unprecedented inflow of international–protection applications, both from individuals and family groups from all over the world. A substantial national jurisprudence in…

INTRODUCTION Many laws impact the day–to–day running of schools, from admissions policies to liability for negligence, to the place of religion in the classroom. In the modern educational environment, it is essential that principals, assistant principals, home school liaisons, teachers of all levels and those in management positions are familiar with this legal matrix. This…

Start your very own digital marketing agency by applying these core skills in this free online course. Explore how to start a digital marketing agency and position yourself as an expert in this field. This free online course will show you how to attract more customers for your clients. We will guide you, step by…

Start your very own digital marketing agency by applying these core skills in this free online course. Explore how to start a digital marketing agency and position yourself as an expert in this field. This free online course will show you how to attract more customers for your clients. We will guide you, step by…

INTRODUCTION The law governing media and social media encompasses several different areas, from defamation and privacy to criminal and intellectual property laws. The legal principles underpinning the use of various forms of media have practical consequences in many professions, including journalism, blogging, and political communications through to marketing, advertising, and in many other areas of…

INTRODUCTION This course provides a comprehensive overview of Medical Law with a focus on both domestic and European in that area. Participants will develop an understanding of the practical application of Medical Law principles, the legal obligations of medical professionals and regulatory practice. One topical area that will be covered in the course is the…

In this free diploma in modelling and analytic, learn how Analytics can be applied to various domains of supply chain. This free online diploma in modelling and analytics for supply management focuses on the nature and goal of supply networks and explains the impact of analytics-based supply chain decisions on the success of a firm.…

INTRODUCTION This course provides participants with a comprehensive practical knowledge of Planning and Environmental Law, which will be relevant to professionals who are involved in advising on planning and strategic infrastructure applications, enforcement issues, development plans and strategic planning, waste management and climate resilience and adaptation. PROGRAMME AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES This Advanced Diploma provides…

Master how to apply the fundamental principles and techniques of industrial engineering in this free online course. Would you like an in-depth understanding of the techniques, tools, functions and application of industrial engineering in solving real-life problems? This free course tackles the principles of industrial engineering so that you can optimize processes to be less…

INTRODUCTION While the European Union (“EU”) public procurement regime has long been in place, it has received greater prominence in recent years, in particular, following the introduction of the remedies regime in 2010, and the automatic suspension of the conclusion of a contract following a challenge. Public purchasing is also central to the internal market…

INTRODUCTION The range of entities making independent decisions over a multiplicity of complaints, disputes and entitlements is ever–increasing. Tribunals, adjudicators, disciplinary panels, ombudsmen, and a gamut of appeals bodies are keystones of both public and, to a growing extent, private administration in Ireland. These quasi–judicial decision–makers walk an often tricky line between procedures adapted to…

Teaching is an art so take this free online ‘TOT’ diploma course to learn how to effectively develop human capital. This diploma course meets the training needs of organizations and lays out the roles of trainers in designing and conducting different types of training. We explain how technology shapes the delivery of training programmes to…

In this course, you will learn how wastewater can be treated using different reclamation techniques. This free online course examines water treatment technologies and their applications, such as producing usable water from wastewater. The course covers the theories and principles involved in wastewater treatment. Topics include wastewater treatment units, treatment systems and processes, re-use criteria…

Learn about key facets of wildlife conservation, including the threats faced by ecosystems in this free online course.. This course will give you a comprehensive understanding of wildlife conservation, including the need for preservation and the various threats that wild animals and their habitats face. It will demonstrate how to safely capture wild animals, how…

This advanced ECDL certificate course is aimed at ECDL holders who wish to raise their skill levels to a higher grade involving more complex tasks using extensive functionality of common applications. It enables students to bridge a gap with new skills that will raise the level of competency from core to advanced level. Course Contents…