Production Design courses in Ireland

Shiatsu classes teach you an ancient Japanese form of massage therapy. This therapy is also practiced in traditional Chinese medicine and all over the globe. Also known as ‘finger pressure’, shiatsu uses pressure points on the body to focus energy. Pressure is deliberately applied to remove blockages of energy which is causing discomfort. Eastern theory […]

Tai Chi – The Perfect Activity for You! You’ve probably heard of the ancient Chinese practice called Tai chi and wondered what it is. It originated in China as a martial art and has evolved to become a mind-body practice loved by people the world over whose lives are enriched by the physical and emotional […]

Third Year Social Care student Linda Cassidy explains the variety of supports available to students at Open Training College.   As a third-year student, the Student Support Service has been a welcome addition to the overall suite of supports offered by the Open Training College (OTC).   The Student Support Service offers a variety of […]

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 […]

Bloom with a Flower Arranging Course! There was a time, not so long ago, when flower arranging was considered a vital part of any woman’s education. Times have moved on, of course, but flower arranging is still a well-respected skill, that can make serious money. Taking a course can be a great way to get […]

In this guest feature article, Open Training College Management Courses Director Brendan Collins gives us an insight into Managing In Challenging Times. Writing as far back as 1959, in his publication, Landmarks of Tomorrow, the great management consultant, educator and author, Peter Drucker, stated: “The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence. It […]

In this guest feature article, Pitman Training share some great advice with us on How to Become an Accountant Without a Degree.   If you’re considering a change of career, you may not have immediately thought of accountancy. Despite the role offering rewarding, lucrative and varied opportunities, as well as the chance to make a […]

In this guest blog post, Yuru Tang explores the importance of Lifelong Learning and introduces a new range of micro-credentials at Trinity College Dublin that can help you successfully pursue it. Lifelong and life-wide learning have become popular topics within Higher Education settings in recent years. The demands for adaptability to an ever-changing world has […]

Today, the Skills & Labour Market Research Unit in SOLAS published a new report,  “Shifting Sands Navigating the patterns emerging in the Irish labour market post-COVID-19”. The report examines changes in the workforce landscape in Ireland and includes a spotlight on the top growing  occupations SOLAS is the Further Education and Training Authority in Ireland. […]

Effective Learning: The Feynman Technique: Effective learning is something all students should strive toward. It’s all well and good taking page after page of lecture notes, highlighting the main points, spending hours reading and re-reading. But are you learning effectively?  Passive learning is a method of learning or instruction where students receive information and internalize […]