Courses in Athlone

BACHELOR OF ARTS (Hons) in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy – commencing October 2021 1 year, part-time, 60 credit, Level 8 add-on, QQI-validated This new QQI-validated Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy programme is being offered in both Athlone and Galway. The main aim of this new 1-year, add-on Bachelor of Arts (Hons)…

BACHELOR OF ARTS (Hons): This 4-year, part-time, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Holistic Counselling & Psychotherapy Level 8 programme, QQI validated, is offered in both Athlone and Galway. Since its foundation ICPPD has taken the steps necessary to ensure the delivery of a quality service in an environment that is characterised by an attitude to…

This course is a challenging one-year taught programme aimed at preparing business graduates for entry into the accountancy profession. The programme earns generous exemptions from Chartered Accountants Ireland, in that they gain exemption from the CAP 2 series of examinations. There will be a relatively small number of students on the programme. This will enable…

This is an intensive masters degree programme in applied software technology aimed at students and unemployed individuals. The degree, which also offers full-time employment with Ericsson Athlone upon satisfactory completion, is free to students and people out of work. It is supported by Skillnet through its Job Seekers Support Programme funded by the National Training…

Why take this course? In a highly competitive global market place, a master’s degree sets you apart from other job applicants. Having a master’s degree makes a difference on your CV. It shows your dedication to pursuing advanced study in business as well as your work ethic and commitment. This masters in designed for students…

Why take this course? This is a one-year postgraduate degree programme leading to the award of Master of Science in Applied Toxicology. This programme is open to suitably qualified holders of honours degrees in science currently working in the pharmaceutical or biomedical industries who wish to upgrade their skills to master’s level or to newly…

Why take this course? The aim of this programme is to provide an opportunity for computer professionals and engineers to enhance their knowledge and expertise in areas of current active research and development in software engineering. Participants gain exposure to the various techniques for performing academic research. The course also aims to provide an environment…

Why take this course? ​Do you want to transform the world? Take the guesswork out of decision making with the AIT MSc in Data Analytics. Data Analytics is the process of examining vast quantities of data, often referred to as Big Data, in order to draw conclusions and insights about the information they contain. Some…

This is an exciting course, which includes a compulsory overseas work placement. You will study the full suite of topics related to managing hospitality at the highest level, including bar, restaurant, front office and food and beverage management. Tourism is now the largest indigenous employer in Ireland, with 230,000 people employed in the industry (Irish…

The honours degree in mechanical and polymer engineering is offered in response to the demand for highly skilled graduates with training in mechanical engineering fundamentals, with an emphasis on specific technologies and methodologies associated with polymer engineering. Polymer engineering is a core skillset that many employers in the medical device/healthcare sector look for in graduates.…

ICT is undergoing a resurgence with the release of low-cost microcontrollers and an exponential use of sensors as part of the Internet of Things. This will drive demand for engineers with the skill to design and integrate these sensor systems to appropriate software platforms. AITs faculty of Engineering and Informatics is housed in one of…

?This programme provides a common entry year 1 to the following Level 7 programmes: BEng in Mechanical Engineering BEng in Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy BEng in Mechatronics It has been developed to give students sufficient time and experience to come to an informed choice as to which specific mechanical engineering programme they wish to…

Software design is one of the enormous growth areas in ICT engineering. The common entry first year has been developed to give you sufficient time and experience to come to an informed choice as to which degree option you wish to pursue. This programme has a common first year on the following Level 8 qualifications:…

In 2003, there were approximately 6.3 billion people living on the planet and 500 million Internet connected devices. By 2020 there will be 50 billion connected devices. Known as the Internet of Things (IoT), everything that can benefit from a network connection will have one. In the IoT environment your phone will control your world.…

Counselling & Psychotherapy Part-Time Course at PCI College So what will you achieve with PCI College?   Outstanding individual support in a unique classroom environment that is both experiential  and theoretical. You will gain a professional qualification in order to practice as an accredited psychotherapist. You will achieve an honours bachelor of science degree validated by…

In a highly competitive global market place, a masters degree sets you apart from other job applicants. Having a masters degree makes a difference on your CV. It shows your dedication to pursuing advanced study in business as well as your work ethic and commitment. This masters in designed for students who have graduated from…

Postgraduate Steps is a radically new approach to postgraduate education developed by Athlone Institute of Technology. Recognising that peoples higher education needs are diverse, Postgraduate Steps enables learners to undertake modules (subjects) that address their professional development needs, in a fashion that suits their diverse lifestyle. The MBS/PgD and Minor Awards in Advanced Business Practice…

“We cannot afford to forget any experience, not even the most painful.” – Dag Hammarskjold “The world breaks everyone, then some become strong at the broken places.” – Ernest Hemingway “We are healed of a suffering only by experiencing it to the full.” – Marcel Proust About This programme is of interest to you if…

This Personal Development Course is aimed at participants who are seeking to understand themselves more fully. Perhaps you are interested in a professional training, or you want to become more fully the human being that you are and share your unique gifts with others either personally or/and professionally? ICPPD believes that Personal Development is a…

Computer engineers play a vital role in the research, design, development and installation of the resulting hardware and software. Amongst the areas where computer engineers are employed are the mobile phone industry, gaming, medical devices, cloud technology, smart transport and energy management. This degree will provide you with the education and training necessary for a…

Creative Music Production course is a programme designed for the contemporary music industry. This programme has been evolving to meet the needs of the industry and from September 2019 a new pathway in Creative Music Practice is being introduced. Following a shared first year, students study one of two pathways: Creative Music Production focuses on the…

The Executive MBA at AIT is a prestigious Masters degree designed for middle managers, senior executives and consultants. The programme places a central emphasis on developing management practice and its applications to real word scenarios. The curriculum is based upon a philosophy of successful management practice, underpinned by a critical understanding of relevant theoretical perspectives…

Introduction to Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy   A Stepping Stone to A Career in Counselling and Psychotherapy This 60 hour Certificate Course is an Introduction to Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy and is a foundation-level counselling and psychotherapy course with a difference! The course is highly-interactive and combines personal development, counselling skills, and an introduction to…

META takes a collective arts approach. This two-year part-time programme is neither an integrated arts programme nor a programme in any specific discipline. Students examine a range of practices in arts education in primary, secondary and other educational contexts; scrutinising practices in music, visual arts, drama, dance, literature and film education. They interrogate the theories…

MSc in Applied Software Development Course Overview The MSc in Applied Software Development seeks to develop participants’ knowledge, skills and competence in the area of software development. The programme is a specialist, postgraduate computing degree designed to produce graduates with the attributes required of software developers today and the ability to continue to develop knowledge,…

Nurses in intellectual disability (ID) work in a broad range of services including long-stay settings, community, day-care, care of the older person, child and adolescent. Nurses in ID have a diversity of roles, on a continuum ranging from intensive physical nursing of persons with a severe degree of disability to supportive guidance in the management…

Diploma in Advanced Supervision across Professions An IACP accredited Programme A Holistic and Integrative Approach 110+ hours’ Professional Programme (delivered over 15 days) Meet International Supervision Experts – Robin Shohet and Dr Bobby Moore (See clip “Fear and Love in Supervision” by Robin at bottom of this page) What is supervision? Like all ‘identity questions’…

About “Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor” – Thich Nhat Hanh The programme is based on the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn, Mark Williams, Jack Kornfield, Thich Nhat Hanh, Tony Bates and other master practitioners and experts in the field. It is suitable for beginners and those…

Life at present may seem like a never-ending rollercoaster leaving you feeling frustrated, anxious, depressed, and unfulfilled, but you can bring your life into balance by learning: More about: Stress and how to avoid becoming overwhelmed Why your emotions matter to you and to others How you can become calm, energised, focused and more aware…

At ICPPD, we endeavour to provide services of the highest quality in an atmosphere that is intellectually exciting, supportive of personal needs, and spiritually inspiring. This dynamic and stimulating programme provides theory, skills and techniques that have a direct application to both personal and professional development, and is a unique opportunity to further your personal…