Distance Learning Courses

Qualified mediators can find jobs in the government, legal service firms, academic institutions, insurance companies and other private businesses. They can also work as an independent mediator or in a company that provides mediation services. Mediation skills are also pertinent in many careers and industries such as counselling, customer service, management, law, education, sales etc.…

ICI gives you the opportunity to join the challenging yet highly fulfilling field of medicine as a medical secretary. If you are genuinely interested in health and medicine and have superb customer service skills, you can enjoy a rewarding career in this profession. Course Outline Cconfidentiality, privacy and security in a medical environment Maintain patient…

This QQI Level 5 Medical Terminology distance learning programme is designed for people who wish to gain a recognised qualification to enable them to begin work or improve their career in Medical Reception and Medical Administration roles.   Students will learn how to: use and understand medical terminology, understand relevant legislation, manage healthcare records, create…

This QQI level 6 Mental Health course is a distance learning programme run by The Open College. This QQI Mental Health Awareness qualification is designed for a broad spectrum of health care workers who would benefit from a greater understanding of Mental Health. This course covers topics such as stress, phobias, anxiety, eating disorders, and…

By studying our Nail Technician course you will learn the skills and acquire the knowledge you will need to succeed in the nail business. Our nail course covers all the areas you need to study to work in a salon as a Nail Technician. Kilroy’s College nail course shows you how to dress nails professionally,…

The course provides an opportunity to interact with and learn from very successful, highly qualified and experienced professionals. Training towards becoming a nutritionist allows you to enter fastest grow area with more and more people requires advice and guidance for their nutritional needs. Students will complete the following units: 1 Nutrition 2 Weight loss 3…

The field of Nursing and Patient Care Assisting is a rewarding career for those who wish to work in profession that gives back to those who need it most. Students who enrol into the course will complete the following units of study: 1 Health and Wellness Defining health and wellness Determinants of health Illness behaviour…

Learners who successfully complete this Nursing Theory and Practice course will: outline the history and development of nursing acquire a knowledge of the structure and function of the health care service in the Republic of Ireland know the various disciplines and specialities within nursing understand the nursing process appreciate the models of care be aware…

The purpose of this QQI Level 5 Nutrition course is to provide you with the knowledge of the composition of food and how food affects an individual’s personal well-being.   Topics covered include: Composition of Food Nutrition and Health Nutrition and Exercise Food Labelling. Unit Details   Unit 1 Composition of Food Learners should be…

This Operating Department Care Skills Level 5 award will: Enable the learner to acquire the knowledge and competences necessary to deliver effective, safe and efficient client care within the operating department. Facilitate the learner to gain understanding of the physical and psychological needs of the client within the operating department. Facilitate the learner to understand the importance…

This Palliative Care module is designed to equip the learner with the knowledge and skills of the palliative care approach to enable them to care for the person diagnosed with a life-limiting illness and, in the last days of a person’s life and also his/her family in a dignified and holistic way. Course documentation for…

The ICI paralegal course has been designed in conjunction with government and industry representatives and helps you learn the skills you need to succeed within the field of law quickly and conveniently. Our program is designed for those who seek to enter the profession and for experienced paralegals and legal secretaries who wish to improve…

This Paramedic Recruitment course helps students to understand the qualities the selection panel are looking for. This is then followed a number of set tests to help students to get into the right frame of mind and to be in a position to use the right techniques and approach. A sample test helps students to…

About our course Our PC Repair & Upgrade Expert course is a practical, hands-on online programme designed to help you diagnose, repair, maintain, and upgrade computers, laptops, and connected devices. You’ll build real-world skills across PC hardware, operating systems (Windows, macOS, and Linux), networking fundamentals, security concepts, and structured troubleshooting techniques used by professional IT…

Become a personal trainer through this distance learning course with ICI. Join a booming industry that provides an array of career opportunities while helping other people look and feel better. ICI guides you in entering the enticing world of fitness as a personal trainer. Be able to make your clients achieve a healthy physique by…

The course provides an opportunity to interact with and learn from very successful, highly qualified and experienced professionals. Regulations within the Ireland The ICI Vet assistant course is not designed to meet the registration requirements of the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI). It is essential that anyone engaging in any type of veterinary work in…

Become a Pharmacy Assistant. The course provides an opportunity to interact with and learn from highly qualified and experienced professionals. The retail pharmacy is a vital health advisory centre in which graduates play an important role in. The course assists you to enter a respected profession which continues to grow from strength to strength. Students…

The ICI photography course has been designed in consultation with the photography industry and teaches you the skills that you need to succeed quickly and conveniently. How Will You Benefit?   Fast track your career in photography Learn the inside secrets of how to become a pro in months not years! Study a photography course…

This Photography course will help improve your photographic skills. You will be able to take excellent creative photographs of consistently good quality for your own satisfaction or as a career in photography. It will teach you the photographic skills and techniques giving you the foundation to build a successful career or a satisfying hobby. Course…

Have a job that makes a difference! There are certain skills you need to become a successful political scientist. The ICI Political Science Program helps you learn them quickly and conveniently. How Will You Benefit? Fast track your career in politics and the public service Learn the inside secrets of how to become a political…

This one-year, part-time programme analyses public management issues using models and concepts from the social sciences and quantitative disciplines. It is both a stand-alone qualification and year one of the IPA Master of Arts Programme. The programme is divided into two semesters, each of which includes three subjects. Programmes begin in September and January each…

Learners who successfully complete this course will: acquire the ability to write in different registers be able to edit and layout newspaper pages undertake research on a given topic demonstrate an understanding of political and social affairs both national and international.   Who should complete this course? Students who wish to achieve a QQI credit…

Initially this course helps students to understand the qualities the selection panel are looking for. This is then followed a number of set tests to help students to get into the right frame of mind and to be in a position to use the right techniques and approach. A sample test helps students to simulate…

Our comprehensive Private Investigator curriculum is all you need to start a practice in this exciting industry. We put in information that normally takes years to gain. Successful private investigators also share tricks of the trade in this all-inclusive course. Everything you need to know will be revealed in this course. The ICI Private Investigator…

This programme provides an in-depth treatment of social and supported housing. The provision of social and affordable housing and rental assistance is affected by many economic and social considerations. This programme, which can be taken from anywhere, will furnish those interested in housing studies whether they work in local authorities, government departments, voluntary/advocacy sectors, state…

Course overview Aviation leasing plays a central role in the global aviation industry, with aircraft leasing companies financing and managing fleets for airlines worldwide. This Diploma in Aviation Leasing and Finance provides a practical overview of aviation leasing and finance, including the commercial, legal and financial principles that underpin aircraft leasing transactions. Learners will develop…

The Professional Diploma in Health Economics – the first course of its kind in Ireland – is a one-year, part-time programme that examines the economics of healthcare provision. There is a palpable need for those interested in healthcare in Ireland to understand the economic rationale behind the allocation of resources in this vital sector. To…

The Professional Diploma in Housing Studies – the first course of its kind in Ireland – provides an in-depth and analytical treatment of the major issues in social and supported housing affecting staff working in the housing directorates of local authorities and staff working in voluntary and co-operative housing organisations.

This Professional Diploma has been developed in conjunction with the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. A one-year, part-time programme, it seeks to give public servants and others a better understanding of the place that human rights and equality occupy in public management and administration. The responsibility to devise policy, deliver services, and follow processes…

Assessments / Exams A pass grade on the written assignment will be required for awarding of the Diploma in Irish History. Learning Outcomes On completion of this Diploma in Irish History, learners will be able to: Demonstrate a clear understanding of Ireland under the Union (1800–1922) and the key political, social and economic forces that…