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 […]
What is Logistics and Supply Chain Management? Logistics and supply chain management refers to the overall coordination, operations, and optimization of the flow of goods, data, and finances related to a product or service—from sourcing raw materials all the way to delivering the final product to end consumers. What is Logistics and Supply Chain Management? […]
Have you ever wanted to be part of the world of Creative and Fiction Writing? Ordinary people, ordinary lives; and then they picked up the pen, sat at the keyboard, entered another world or their own creation, returned every day for many months, took it to a publisher and now the world’s reading it! This […]
There are more e-learning options than ever before. That is one of the reason that ever greater numbers of people are choosing to study this way. All the indications are that e-learning will keep growing. That means one of two things may happen. Either e-learning will grow and complement bricks and mortar educational institutions. Alternatively, it […]
College life is a busy time for all students – you’ve got classes, studying, exams, societies, sports, socialising – phew! There’s a lot going on – but it’s important that you don’t get completely absorbed in being on the go all the time. It’s easy to get overwhelmed amongst all the mayhem and the day-to-day […]
Embarking on the journey of business management education is not just a choice; it’s a strategic move that can redefine your professional trajectory. In a world pulsating with economic dynamics and corporate intricacies, the question isn’t merely “Why should I take a business management course?” but rather, “Can I afford not to?” From unlocking the […]
Ireland’s urban landscape is a tapestry of rich history, contemporary architecture, and vibrant communities. With rapid urbanization and population growth, the demand for skilled professionals in planning and urban design has never been greater. Studying planning and urban design in Ireland offers a unique opportunity to engage with dynamic urban challenges, innovative solutions, and sustainable […]
In this guest feature article, Open Training College Management Courses Director Brendan Collins gives us an insight into Managing In Challenging Times. Writing as far back as 1959, in his publication, Landmarks of Tomorrow, the great management consultant, educator and author, Peter Drucker, stated: “The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence. It […]
Effective Learning: The Feynman Technique: Effective learning is something all students should strive toward. It’s all well and good taking page after page of lecture notes, highlighting the main points, spending hours reading and re-reading. But are you learning effectively? Passive learning is a method of learning or instruction where students receive information and internalize […]
Language is constantly evolving and brings new words into being on a daily basis. Some we use, some we don’t. Some become buzzwords. Some are hardly uttered. Some are here to stay. Some pass us by in the night. One that is definitely here to stay and has become a part and parcel of our […]