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Discover the hidden secrets of the right way to do social media marketing with this free online course! In this free online course you will learn the right way to do social media marketing. This course covers all the main social media platforms, giving you key skills and a great overview of social media marketing.…

Learn how mindful listening improves communication and social skills in this free online personal development course. Mindfulness and self-awareness influences your relationships with others and your personal growth. This social skills course establishes the importance of mindful practices that improve your personal and professional life. We provide various strategies to help you create a state…

Learn how to provide excellent training in this free online course that covers the importance and roles of a trainer. Training is a beacon for professional growth, helping numerous professionals achieve mastery. This course describes the essential characteristics and mindset of a trainer. We show you how to successfully implement the science and art of…

Explore the evolution of dentistry from ancient practices to cutting-edge technology in this free online course. Delve into the captivating history of dental practices, from the earliest attempts at tooth care to the cutting-edge procedures of today. Explore the ancient origins of dentistry, its evolution through the Middle Ages, and the scientific revolution that transformed…

Learn how to prevent money laundering that may finance crime and terrorism in this free online finance course. Money laundering is an illegal and notorious practice that converts the proceeds of crime into clean currency so that criminals can easily evade authorities. This finance and criminology course examines the tactics used by these money launderers…

Explore OpenAI’s ChatGPT and learn how to use this chatbot efficiently to boost productivity in this free online course. ChatGPT is an exciting addition to the world of artificial intelligence (AI). This course describes the basics of AI and the foundations on which it is built. We then explain how ChatGPT works and lay out…

This free online course explains how speech therapists treat speech-related disorders to help patients speak clearly. This short course presents you with an ideal opportunity to learn about speech therapy as a profession. We explain how to identify various speech disorders and their causes. Our primary emphasis is on speech-related problems faced by children and…

The Hospitality Code – The Art of Human Connection The Hospitality Code Course is one of the most impactful mindset and personal development programs designed for hospitality professionals. Built to inspire and empower every participant, it encourages individuals to bring their best selves to work every day. This course explores the power of presence, empathy, and…

Tutor:  David Giltenane The Irish and diverse history of the Irish abroad will be studied in this course. It will look how Ireland has throughout history contributed to the development of other countries culturally, politically and economically. Emphasis will be places on the stories of Irish people abroad who became artists, politicians, and even criminals, the…

Founded in 1904, The Leinster School of Music & Drama (The LSMD) has been a cornerstone of music and drama education in Ireland for over a century. In 1998, LSMD became a fully owned constituent school of Griffith College Dublin, where it continues to excel in teaching and examining, supported by the College’s extensive resources.…

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…

This audition preparation masterclass will offer a range of workshops giving invaluable training in vital skills required for auditions. On completing the course, participants will be armed for auditions with a polished classical and contemporary speech, as well as tips and techniques to remain relaxed and confident in audition situations. Among the topics covered are…

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 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…

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…