The Euros kicked off last week and brings together 24 nations to compete against each other to win the crown of International European Champions. We thought we’d take this opportunity to take a quick overlook at Euro 2020 Languages and celebrate the languages on offer at the Euros and… who knows, maybe the competition might […]
Design thinking refers to the cognitive, strategic and practical processes by which design concepts (prototypes for new products, buildings, machines, communications, etc.) are conceived, developed and delivered. It involves continually re-framing problems, challenging assumptions and integrating broad perspectives into solutions. What is Design Thinking? Empathizing and Defining the Problem Space – Using techniques like interviews, […]
What Do You Learn on a Marketing Course? Studying marketing equips students with a diverse skillset spanning analysis, communication, and strategy to understand consumer motivations, persuasively deliver messaging, and effectively position brands, products, and services to drive engagement with target audiences and markets. What Do You Learn on a Marketing Course? Conducting market analysis – […]
Study Science at College: Thinking about studying science at college? Interested in pursuing a career in science? Now in its 25th year, Science Week 2020 will take place from November 8th to 15th and to mark the event we thought we’d take a look at some of the options that are open to you if […]
When it comes to maximising your efficiency, here’s our advice on the essential software you need to help you get your work done from home. Making the transition from working in a bustling office to your very quiet kitchen can be difficult for a number of reasons. Some people find it hard to focus without […]
Open Training College tutor Joe McDonald explores How Managers Improve Team Performance through Leadership Learning As a manager, or aspiring manager, what can you do you each and every day to improve team performance? Well, remember that truly effective leaders always have absolute clarity in terms of their own role and objectives. This in turn […]
Get into Tech! Study Cybersecurity Now! Are you a problem-solver who enjoys working with computers and technology? Now is the perfect time to get into the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity! With daily headlines about major hacks and data breaches, demand for cybersecurity talent in Ireland is skyrocketing. Organizations urgently need ethical hackers and security […]
Open Training College answer the question “How will I fit a Social Care degree into my busy life?” This is a question that we get asked all the time, and rightly so, because it helps the potential students to get their heads around the level of commitment required when studying a third level degree course. […]
A well-chosen training course can greatly improve your career prospects. People often assume, incorrectly, that an honours degree from a full-time course in a university is the only educational award that employers place any real value on. Adult education is well-respected across all industries, and enrolling can be a very sensible step toward a brighter […]
Podcasting is a great way to distribute content these days and if we consider education to be the most important content there is, then podcasts are a perfect fit for school, colleges and universities. So in this article we wanted to look at the use of podcasts as an educational tool. Podcasting in education can […]