In this guest blog, Sean Bohan, Academic Associate Tutor and graduate of the Open Training College (OTC), explains his career path into social care. ‘What I have come to learn about the Social Care Industry, it provides you with an abundance of career opportunities and it was from one encounter that led me to have […]
A new United Nations report – Technology in Education: a tool on whose terms? – is urging a rethink on how technology is used in education worldwide. The 2023 Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report examines the impacts of educational technology, especially digital, on teaching and learning across the globe. The wide-ranging report notes that technology […]
Do you want to improve your career prospects? Enhance your chances of being either promoted or headhunted? In this Courses.ie article, Claire McGovern speaks the lingo of learning a second language. Learning a Second Language One of the most effective way of moving rapidly up the career ladder in our global economy is to acquire […]
You’ve probably heard the term FinTech a lot lately. But what exactly does it mean and why does it matter? Below, we tackle the question What is FinTech? and take a look at the financial technology trend that’s transforming finance. What is FinTech? FinTech refers to the application of modern technology to improve and automate […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of the job market, certain roles consistently pose a formidable challenge for recruiters to fill. As highlighted in recent data from Indeed, the demand for professionals in the top 20 hardest-to-fill jobs is palpable, with engineering and construction leading the pack. Are you looking to upskill and equip yourself with the […]
Friends! Romans! Irishmen! Take a Public Speaking Course! Speaking to a large group of people can be scary, even for a seasoned conversationalist. Learn how to give rousing speeches, tell interesting anecdotes, and generally be a raconteur of great renown. What is public speaking? Obviously, public speaking is speaking in public. But what does that […]
For career-minded individuals looking to upskill to gain a promotion or reskill to change industries there are many options available when it comes to lifelong learning. Many of us are familiar with terms such as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and short courses but less is known about micro-credentials. So, what are they, how do they […]
Today is World Teachers’ Day, an annual celebration of those who dedicate their lives to the education of our children. Teachers’ Day exists to “acknowledge, evaluate and enhance the instructors of the world” and to give a chance to consider the issues identified with educators and the teaching process in general. In the current climate […]
Are you ready to dance? Zumba classes take a regular fitness class up a notch with some high-energy Latin-inspired dance moves. Zumba classes pair upbeat Latin music with aerobic dancing to get you moving and maybe even teach you a few new dance routines. Beto Perez, a celeb fitness trainer, invented this fun fitness approach […]
Fix up the future with a Car Mechanic Course! Fixing a car is expensive. As if the cost of insurance, tax and buying a car wasn’t high enough (not to mention having to qualify in the first place), there is also the added cost of trying to keep your vehicle in working order. Luckily, if […]