Education courses in Ireland

Become a catalyst for change by understanding the effects of adverse childhood experiences in this free online course. As we get older, our childhood experiences have a far greater impact on our lives than we may think. For this reason, it is crucial to advocate, support resilience, and foster a safer, healthier future for all.…

Participant Profile: This course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to support children and young people, including those with additional needs, in participating in after school support activities. This is a classroom based course. Programme Description: • Analyse the purpose and functions of after-school services • Examine current legislation relevant…

This free online course will teach you the art, science and business of producing crops and raising livestock. Agricultural science goes beyond just planting, harvesting crops and raising animals for meat, milk, fibre or other products. With this course, you will gain knowledge of different domains of agricultural science and skills to develop sustainable agriculture,…

Delve into the best farming practices and the vital nutrients needed for plants to grow with this free online course. Are you a farmer struggling with productivity? Do you wish to eliminate pests and weeds? We have designed this course to help you achieve optimal productivity by guiding you on the best farming practices for…

Are you ready to harness the power of artificial intelligence in your classroom? Discover how AI can revolutionise education by enhancing AI literacy, improving accessibility, selecting the right tools, and ensuring ethical usage. This course was reviewed and approved by qualified subject matter expert Desiree Carino, an Instructional Designer, Education Specialist and IDPD AI Team…

This free online algebra course offers a comprehensive introduction to algebra and carefully and clearly explains the concepts of algebraic fractions. Have you ever asked yourself why algebra is so complicated? Well, you’re not alone. This Algebra in Mathematics course is designed to make studying mathematical symbols much easier for you. Take this free online…

The Sandford Language Institute has been running Italian classes since 1989. We have excellent tutors and offer all levels. We offer group, private and corporate tuition.  If you wish to join a group course, you are welcome to attend a commitment free trial class. If you are not a total beginner, you are welcome to…

Familiarise yourself with the basics of American Sign Language alphabet and its rules with this free online course. Have you ever wanted to learn American Sign Language? This course covers the basics of ASL and is suitable for those who wish to become an ASL interpreter, communicate with other ASL users or simply learn more…

Learn how developmental biology permeates all aspects of everyday life in this free online course. An Introduction to Developmental Biology is a fundamental course that seeks to highlight how essential the study of developmental biology is and the daily impact it has on our lives without us realising it. You will be taught how living…

Become a master of Agile Scrum technique and maximise your efficiency in project management with this free online course. Agile and Scrum are closely related methodologies that provide a flexible and efficient approach to project management and software development. This course will introduce you to the Agile Scrum method and its benefits in project management.…

Learn the best methods for finding and fixing mistakes using practical proofreading skills with this free online course. This free online course features various skills and techniques to help you identify and correct mistakes in the drafting of business articles or documents. With this proofreading course, you will learn to identify the most common proofreading…

A free online course on the responsibilities and duties of being a social worker based on recent UK legislation. Are you passionate about helping people and becoming a social worker? This free online course will take you through the basics of counselling in social work, ethics, values and laws. Then, following the guidelines and principles,…

Cocktails, production techniques, aging processes and more are covered in this fascinating course on alcoholic spirits. This free online course in spirits and distillation outlines the definition of ‘spirits’, their unique manufacturing process, the raw materials required to produce various types, and their differing aging processes. You will study the industry-specific terms used in the…

An Teastas iarchéime i dTeagasc Ábharbhunaithe (TTA) san Iarbhunscolaíocht Lán-Ghaeilge agus Ghaeltachta. Who is the programme for? Are you a subject teacher in a Gaelcholáiste, in Aonad Lán-Ghaeilge or in a Gaeltacht post-primary school? Would you like to improve your Irish-language competence or ability? Would you like to undertake professional development specifically based on the particular…

Become an expert animal caretaker with this free online course on animal nutrition, feedstuffs & animal hygiene. In this course, you will learn animal feed processing quality and safety, as well as digestive physiology and how different animal species process nutrients. We will also demonstrate how to maintain animal hygiene and formulate animal diets that…

This course will provide useful information and basic tools for parents and teachers to address bullying. You will understand why it is such a pertinent issue and recognize that all children involved need help – those who are bullied and those who bully. You will also learn about cyberbullying and the relevant legislation. In this…

This course is offered subject to minimum registration numbers. Arabic is the official language of the 22 countries that form the Arab League. There are more than 300 million Arabic speakers across the world, predominantly living in the region stretching across the Middle East and North Africa. It is also one of the six official…

How is the online Artificial Flower Course Structured? This online flower course is a 3 week course from the start date. 3 weeks in the Bloom Room and 3 Weeks What’s App Support. Are the Training Videos Live, do I have to tune in at a certain time? No, all our training is pre-recorded to…

This course explores intelligent tutors, adaptive platforms, and conversational agents that personalise learning. Discover data-driven insights for optimising outcomes and supporting success. Peek into the future with emerging AI trends like multimodal and explainable models. Ethical considerations like bias, privacy, and governance for inclusive learning will also be tackled. Unlock the power of AI in…

Learn the requirements of AS9100D for the developers and suppliers of components for the aerospace & defense industries. This course explains different clauses and their various requirements for the organizations that develop, design, or supply parts, components, and assemblies concerned with the aerospace and defense industries. After enrolling, the students will be able to navigate…

This free online course investigates various methods for acquiring and enhancing assertive communication skills. Adopting assertiveness at any age enhances a person’s relationships with others and gives them more self-confidence. In this course, you’ll discover the power of assertiveness and numerous practical exercises to successfully incorporate it into everyday situations. We explore the distinctions between…

This free online course examines the incidence and distribution of autism, and the impact of different diets on ASD. This comprehensive free course explores the epidemiology of autism and the critical problems autistic children face. Following that, we discuss the various methods of educating children with autism using different strategies and behavioural modifications.. This course…

This unique Open College designed Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Early Years Sector continuous personal development (CPD) course will equip the learner with the necessary knowledge about ASD in Early Childhood. It will endeavour to provide information about the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the indications of the disorder within a child and signs and symptoms that…

Building on the skills and knowledged developed during Level 7 BA in Applied Early Years, this 1-year Level 8 Honours Add-On course will ehance students’ knowledge, skills and competencies so that they can become highly skilled practitioners in early years care and education work settings.

BA ADULT, COMMUNITY AND FURTHER EDUCATION (part-time) – 6 years (part-time, flexible, mature only)   BA Adult, Community and Further Education If you are interested in understanding how adults learn, education across the lifespan, design and delivery of Adult Education programmes, and are working in, or seeking to work in learning contexts across community and further…

The BA in Applied Early Childhood Studies [Year 2 Advanced Entry available only] is a two-year part-time course designed for people who are interested in pursuing opportunities in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) sector. The course focuses on the study of play, development and learning in children from birth to six years old. The aim…

Why is this Early Learning & Care Degree for me? The Early Learning and Care Programme has been developed for childcare practitioners progressing from 6M2007 QQI ECCE Level 6 Major awards and seeks to prepare you to take a professional and leading role in ELC provision. This may be in a formal leadership position or…

The aim of this blended online Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree programme is for learners to graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need in the theory and practice of leadership and community development so that they can make a professional contribution to communities, groups, societies and organisations. The course will prepare graduates for…

Calling all QQI Level 5 and level 6 working early childhood educators! Do you want to build your qualifications up to level 7 or 8? This blended work-based BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 8) offers current early childhood educators an opportunity to build their qualifications through flexible, interactive, on-line and in-person delivery.…

Why choose this course? Chevron College recognises that every childhood lasts a lifetime and acknowledges the significant role the Early Childhood Educator plays in shaping early childhood.  Chevron, therefore, aims to ensure that graduates of this programme will emerge as highly qualified professionals who equally value their role, and the role of early childhood education…