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 […]
Here is the most important career planning question: What do you want to be when you grow up? It is not an easy question to answer. Careers are not what they used to be. Neither is studying. In the 21st century it is not unusual for people to change careers in midlife. Studying does not […]
This year, registrations for HPAT – Ireland 2023 opened today and will close on 20 January 2023. Every year thousands of students register to take this test. Here we provide a guide to HPAT – Ireland. A Guide to HPAT – Ireland 2033 HPAT – Ireland stands for Ireland Health Professions Admission Test – Ireland. […]
Your driving test is a big deal. But if you are prepared, as well as in the right frame of mind, the test will go a lot smoother. We have a step-by-step guide to help you before the test. 1. Take the day off Book the day off work and clear your schedule so you […]
Blended learning is widely regarded as a method of education in which students learn via a combination of electronic and online media as well as traditional face-to-face teaching. While it has been around as a concept and an educational method for some time, it is only really now in light of Covid-19 that blended learning […]
In this guest blog post, Open Training College Associate Tutor Joe McDonald explores Five Questions to Improve your Leadership Skills. The Open Training College has a proven track record when it comes to the delivery of high-quality accredited management courses. Modules such as Key Management Skills: Teamwork, Leadership & Communications equip students with practical skills […]
Last week, we took a look at the challenges facing teachers dealing with the online element of blended learning, in particular those challenges that involve self-regulation and the use of technology for studying. Before that in part one, we looked at the challenges facing students. In this third and final part, we focus on […]
New data by hiring platform Indeed has revealed which jobs are the most difficult to attract staff. The study found that engineers and construction workers are the most difficult workers for employers to find at the moment. The analysis looked at Irish job postings from January 1st through to the end of April this year […]
Have you ever thought about a career in the legal profession? Are you thinking about becoming a solicitor? Did you know that it is not necessary to study law at University to become a solicitor? Many qualified solicitors have come from a background in Arts, Commerce, Science or Psychology, and many other areas! This can […]
What is Universal Design for Learning? Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework that aims to provide all students with equal opportunities to learn by addressing the diverse needs, preferences, and abilities of individual learners. The concept of UDL originated in architecture, where “universal design” refers to the creation of environments and products […]