MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) courses in Ireland

This ten-week course, a continuation from the Introduction to Acting course, will concentrate on working with a director on the study of characters and individual scenes from several contemporary plays. If you have not completed the introductory programme but have acting experience, we can assess your suitability for a place on this course. Participants will…

This six-month actors’ course is specifically designed for emerging actors who have been considering actor training but can’t yet commit to it full-time. Training is focused on the development of core skills, introducing students to the three primary areas of actor training: voice, movement and acting. Participants will form a company of actors and the…

This is an intensive armed-combat course in rapier and dagger techniques. In 10 weeks, participants will cover the essential techniques of mastering different weapons and their safety principles, and learn fight choreography. Participants will be examined and certified by the Irish Dramatic Combat Academy in Armed Fighting at the end of the course. This course is…

An eight-week online course in audiobook narration, which explores how to approach the delivery of text in an attractive way to listeners. This course looks at: Techniques for breathing life into different styles and types of writing. How to approach narrative and characterisation. Ways to keep descriptions interesting. How to make the actor’s voice compatible…

This acting audition workshop, led by one of the core acting teachers at The Lir Academy, will guide participants through how to prepare for auditions, through careful selection of monologues and developing characterisation. This workshop will be extremely useful for anyone applying to drama schools, and preparation with our expert team will help ensure your…

This course introduces students to the Fundamentals of Acting Technique for both the stage and the screen. Taught by The Lir’s experienced teachers, you will learn the core skills every actor needs to excel. Largely mirroring the work on our Introduction to Acting, Character Development, and Screen Acting courses, with additional work on audition technique…

This business skills workshop is ideal for women professionals working at, or aspiring to reach, management level. It is designed to empower you with communication skills, tools and techniques that will allow you to to stand out from the crowd and deliver an authentic, powerful performance at work – even within highly pressurised, competitive working…

Our Introduction to Acting course is perfect for anyone who is thinking about a future career in acting and those who simply want to challenge themselves by stretching their creative muscles. Led by The Lir Academy’s core teachers, this workshop-based evening course is taught over 10 weeks. Each two-and-a-half-hour session consists of a physical warm-up…

This course offers an insight into the creative process behind designing costumes for theatre. Participants will be taught by top industry professionals who will walk them through the different stages of costume design, from research and concept development to design delivery. It is perfect for those with a creative background (design, architecture, art, fashion) who…

During this course, participants will become familiar with the basics of lighting design for the stage, and learn about different lighting technologies and terminology. The practical course focuses on lighting design, using both traditional and the latest technologies, to create a story through lighting. The course is perfect for people involved in amateur or school…

This ten-week programme has been created for novice or budding playwrights to explore the fundamentals of Playwriting. Throughout this programme, you will develop the tools to craft stories using frameworks such as narrative structure through plot and setting. The course will look at how stories unfold to engage, fascinate, or tease an audience. It will…

This practical 10-week course introduces students to screen acting and develops confidence in front of the camera. The course will cover the fundamentals of screen acting technique and dispel some of the myths about acting for screen. Students will work with sound and continuity crews, become familiar with the filming process, equipment, roles of the…

This course covers the basic stages of set design, from reading the script and creating a concept, to understanding what is required to design a set and create a model box. Participants will be guided by top industry experts through the creative process of designing a set for the theatre, covering practical elements like research…

A ten week evening course for beginners offers adults with a passion for musicals an opportunity to develop the fundamental techniques required to perform in musical theatre. Taught through group masterclasses and rehearsals, this intensive immersion in musical theatre will help build confidence, improve existing skills and develop new ones in a supportive and collaborative…

Physical Theatre is an eight-week course exploring the transformative techniques employed by the physical actor in performance. Students are introduced to physical principles and movement improvisation to discover the expressive possibilities of their bodies. Physical Theatre is an eight-week course exploring the transformative techniques employed by the physical actor in performance. Students are introduced to…

Presentations at work are a reality for almost all of us but we rarely have the opportunity to engage in performance-focused presentation skills training that can take our communication abilities to the next level. Presenting Made Brilliant is ideal for anyone who is looking to improve their public speaking skills. It’s a public speaking course…

The Lir Academy’s Young Actors’ Two Week Programme is designed to give young performers a taste of what it is like to study at conservatoire level, replicating two weeks in the life of a full-time acting degree. Designed for young people aged 16-21, the course is suitable for anyone with a passionate interest in performing…

A tailored acting programme for talented young actors aged 15-17. Junior Academy is ideal for any teenager with a passion for all things theatre and interested in developing this passion into further training or a career. The course curriculum includes training in voice, movement, dialect, acting, ensemble work, Stanislavski’s system, and students will take part…

Learn how to make menopause easier in this free online course that covers the symptoms and treatments of the transition. Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. While it is a normal transition, the symptoms can be challenging to manage. This wellness course explores the physical and…

A 2-Hour Online Masterclass by ILHRC Lead smarter across five generations The Multigenerational Leadership Masterclass equips managers and leaders to lead effectively across generations. Learn how to improve communication, reduce conflict, and build strong teams in today’s age-diverse workplace. What Will You Learn: Distinguish myths from evidence about generational differences Apply situational leadership skills across…

Programme Overview  The Nature and Context of Addiction programme will introduce students to the meaning and nature of addiction. Will provide an overview of predominant theories of causation – biological, psychological, sociological and cultural. Will introduce students to the theoretical orientations in the treatment of addiction – medical, pharmacological, spiritual, psychological and psychoanalytic. Will provide…

This free online course will enable you to develop your leadership and coaching skills using emotional intelligence. This free online course will teach you how Emotional Intelligence (EI) skills can build your leadership and coaching capabilities, and improve your brand of leadership. The emphasis is on the workplace, but the teaching can also be applied…

This free online law course explains how to understand the types of British citizenship and the laws that govern them. This citizenship in the UK course is aimed at building knowledge about the different types of British citizenship. It explores the involvement of nationality, immigration and legislation in the UK. It delves into the citizenship…

Learn how to attract the best employees for the right roles and onboard new staff in this free online course. Finding and hiring the right people is crucial for the success of your business. This free online course will teach you how to attract the right employees, select the right candidate for a role, and…

A new Code of Practice for Employers and Employees on the Prevention and Resolution of Bullying at Work written by the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has been in place since December 2020 (S.I. 674 of 2020, Industrial Relations Act 1990). The role of the Contact Person, Support Contact…

This free online course shows how timely CPD enhances healthcare workers’ skills and patient outcomes. With this free online course on timely ongoing professional development (CPD), enhance your healthcare career. Discover how ongoing professional development will enable you to keep current with industry standards, improve patient care, and advance your career. Using practical insights and…

Pick up the skills required to perform the duties of a property manager in this free online property management course. Property management is a third party’s daily supervision of residential, commercial and industrial property. This course explores the concepts behind the practice of property management and lays out the roles and responsibilities of property managers.…

Gerontology is the study of the social, cultural, psychological, cognitive and biological aspects of ageing. This gerontology course goes through these effects and explains the various laws and regulations relevant to elder care and the wellbeing of the aged. We establish the importance of mental health in old age. We then examine the roles, legal…

Sharpen your school administration skills with this free online course that explains how to manage a school effectively. Gain the essential skills required to excel as a school administrator in this comprehensive course. We explain how to craft vision and mission statements, design effective fee structures, determine your school’s main stakeholder, address learning gaps, create…

The M.Phil. in Theatre and Performance is perfect for anyone interested in the past, present, and future of drama, equipping its graduates with the tools to enrich, re-imagine, and re-shape the field of Theatre and Performance Studies. For more information/Apply, please see here. Closing date for applying – 30 June