Courses in Dublin 2

This lecture-only module is an introductory survey of the development and major artistic and technical achievements of Roman architecture, sculpture, and painting. The course places art and architecture in its social, political and cultural context. It explores themes such as the representation of the human form, the use of narrative and mythology in art, and…

This lecture-only module, led by Dr Rebecca Usherwood, provides an introductory survey of the history of the Greek and Roman world, from the Greek Archaic age (around 700 BC) to the death of Augustus in 14 AD. The main trends and issues of this period will be explored including colonisation, imperialism, war, the Athenian invention…

The aim of course is to equip those who have just embarked on a career in sales, or those with more experience but no formal training with a blueprint to follow in order create and close sales in todays competitive market. The course is designed to give a clear understanding of the sales process and…

A screenplay is a collection of scenes, laid out like beads on a necklace. Most screenwriting courses focus front and centre on the big picture, on the hero’s journey, on story and plot structure. This is putting the cart before the horse. In this 6-week course we set out to create unpredictable characters… then put…

This one day course provides a good introduction to SQL, particularly for people new to the subject or those who wish to get a good feel for SQL in as short a time as possible. It concentrates on querying existing data but does include examples of updating and inserting new data. It’s a very ‘hands-on’…

The course develops an understanding of concepts such as sustainability, quality of life, sustainable communities and carrying capacity. It builds awareness of the links between the environment, society and the economy, education for sustainable development and develops skills of analysis (auditing).

The course develops an understanding of concepts such as sustainability, quality of life, sustainable communities and carrying capacity. It builds awareness of the links between the environment, society and the economy, education for sustainable development and develops skills of analysis (auditing).

Details of 2014 course to be announced shortly. Please email education@ecounesco.ie to request further information on the 2014 training dates. Details of the 2013 course was as follows: The course develops an understanding of concepts such as sustainability, quality of life, sustainable communities and carrying capacity. It builds awareness of the links between the environment,…

The course develops an understanding of concepts such as sustainability,sustainable communities and carrying capacity. It builds awareness of the links between the environment, society and the economy, education for sustainable development and develops skills of analysis. Learners facilitate a workshop on an environmental issue of their choice incorporating education for sustainable development methodologies, carry out…

The course develops an understanding of concepts such as sustainability,sustainable communities and carrying capacity. It builds awareness of the links between the environment, society and the economy, education for sustainable development and develops skills of analysis. Learners facilitate a workshop on an environmental issue of their choice incorporating education for sustainable development methodologies, carry out…

his module offers a survey of architecture up to the end of seventeenth century, with a focus primarily, although not exclusively, on the Western world. It introduces the critical analysis of buildings and the spaces that they occupy considering issues of style, function and technical innovation. Architecture is considered in the context of influential factors…

This module offers a survey of art up to the end of seventeenth century, with a focus primarily, although not exclusively, on the Western world. It provides an introduction to the critical analysis of artworks, including painting, mosaic, fine metalwork, manuscripts, and sculpture. The module considers such matters as the iconography of major religious and…

This course is aimed at personnel required to manage risk and resources. This course is also for those required to manage safely and effectively in compliance with both their organisations policy and best practice in health and safety. The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the leading professional association of safety practitioners and…

This module examines political, social and cultural developments in Ireland during the early modern period within a narrative and thematic framework, starting with Tudor political reform and continuing through to the Act of Union in 1800. The principal issues dealt with include the impact of the Reformation and Counter-Reformation; the wars/rebellions of the sixteenth century…

You must have completed the introduction module (Introduction to Irish Family History) to enroll in this course. Building on the theoretical foundations of the first year, participants move into experiential learning with the option of project work. We explore the Irish diaspora in all its aspects (military, mercantile, civilian, political, criminal exiles and convicts, adventurers,…

The provision of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in workplaces to assist in the prevention of sudden cardiac death should be considered. Using an AED defibrillator is one of the vital links in the chain of survival. This course is essential for all health care providers.

This lecture-only course in Irish palaeography, led by Damian McManus, will give a taste of Irish palaeography from the oldest sources up to the present day. Selections of important Irish-language manuscripts from the Trinity Library, the Royal Irish Academy and the National Library will be examined, including the famous Book of Leinster and Book of…

This course introduces the learners to Irish Sign Language (ISL) and delivers teaching to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Classes are taught by Fourth Year ISL teaching students. The aim is to bring participants up to A1 receptive skills and A1 productive skills, enabling them to engage in a basic conversation…

This module considers objects and places from the medieval world that have accumulated multiple meanings over time. Challenging the narrative of a ‘clash of civilisations’ between Islam and Christianity, it focuses on the entangled histories of art and architecture in the medieval Mediterranean, examining through case studies the mediatory role of art, material culture and…

Organisations rely heavily on Information Technology. IT is now typically one of the largest line items on the CAPEX and OPEX budgets. Despite IT costs attracting major attention within most organisations, few have real IT cost management structures.

This is a series of strategic offerings for CIOs and Senior ICT Executives.

As well as giving you a basic underlying IT knowledge, this Diploma is designed to give yu a well-rounded administrative skillset that employers will be impressed by. It is worth remembering that on completion you can then extend your skills with IT Office systems by studying A+, Network + or Security +, as well as…

As well as giving you a basic underlying IT knowledge, this Diploma is designed to give yu a well-rounded administrative skillset that employers will be impressed by. It is worth remembering that on completion you can then extend your skills with IT Office systems by studying A+, Network + or Security +, as well as…

You’ll learn how to install, repair, upgrade and maintain PCs and operating systems to ensure you have your company or customers back up and running in the timeliest manner.

You’ll learn how to install, repair, upgrade and maintain PCs and operating systems to ensure you have your company or customers back up and running in the timeliest manner.

This course is offered subject to minimum registration numbers. This course is offered to learners who have successfully completed Post-Beginners’ Japanese. Participants will build new language skills, at an intermediate level of proficiency, and practice conversing with fellow Japanese language learners.

This course is offered subject to minimum registration numbers. This course teaches a basic ‘survival’ repertoire of spoken Japanese and introduces some central aspects of Japanese culture, including the writing system. As much use as possible is made of authentic materials.

This course is offered subject to minimum registration numbers. Continuing from the Introduction to Japanese Language and Culture course, this course is designed to extend learners’ ‘survival’ repertoire of spoken Japanese and their knowledge of the Japanese writing system (there is regular practice in character composition and recognition). Aspects of the cultural background are also…

This 4 day course is designed for those wishing to learn the Java programming language. This course is a primer for more advanced Java courses. The emphasis is on the Java language and the core APIs. It covers the new features introduced in Java 5. The practical exercises constitute about 50% of the course time.…

The aim of this course is to give you a good introductory knowledge of this common computer programming language. By the end of the course, you should be able to put the skill into practice when looking to design and build a website.