Auditor Training courses in Ireland

For career-minded individuals looking to upskill to gain a promotion or reskill to change industries there are many options available when it comes to lifelong learning. Many of us are familiar with terms such as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and short courses but less is known about micro-credentials. So, what are they, how do they […]

Have you ever wanted to be part of the world of Creative and Fiction Writing? Ordinary people, ordinary lives; and then they picked up the pen, sat at the keyboard, entered another world or their own creation, returned every day for many months, took it to a publisher and now the world’s reading it! This […]

We hope you are all looking forward to a safe and festive holidays this Christmas. You’ve earned a break! So why not settle down in front of the TV over the holidays and watch your favourite Christmas films with your loved ones. After all, ’tis the season! Below we pick out 10 of our favourite […]

Organisations that are serious about fulfilling their potential know that long-term success requires a foundation based on managers and leaders who can help build and secure a competitive edge for the company. Leadership is about more than just authority and developing the right skills, abilities and attributes requires experience and also the ability to take […]

In this guest blog post, Open Training College Associate Tutor Joe McDonald explores Five Questions to Improve your Leadership Skills. The Open Training College has a proven track record when it comes to the delivery of high-quality accredited management courses.  Modules such as Key Management Skills: Teamwork, Leadership & Communications equip students with practical skills […]

  What is UX Design? UX Design is all around us and is a huge factor in why we choose certain items over others. To understand UX Design let’s start with UX. UX is the name given to user experience and it refers to the way we interact and use any product, app or website. Think […]

If you have decided to do an accredited course, one of the first things you’ll need to know is where the qualification falls of the NFQ. The NFQ – the National Framework of Qualifications – has ten levels. The more difficult or specialised a course, the higher the level. Your Junior Cert is falls at Level 3; if you […]

Are you ready to dance? Zumba classes take a regular fitness class up a notch with some high-energy Latin-inspired dance moves. Zumba classes pair upbeat Latin music with aerobic dancing to get you moving and maybe even teach you a few new dance routines. Beto Perez, a celeb fitness trainer, invented this fun fitness approach […]

When it comes to workplace safety, health and safety awareness, as well as general knowledge of health and wellbeing, are absolutely vital. No matter what the size and sector of a business, having a qualified occupational first aid practitioner is not just an asset to a company, but is also a statutory requirement in the […]

OTC Associate Tutor Joe McDonald explores how an organisation can best deliver a quality service. ‘Quality is not an activity; it is a habit’ – Aristotle It is an absolute commitment to pursue excellence in every interaction that we have and in each action that we take. Can you honestly say that your organisation provides […]