Educational & Teacher Training courses in Ireland

Adult education is a transformative and powerful tool for change. Impacting positively on the lives of those who participate, their wider communities and society as a whole, adult education provides a platform for radical and progressive thinking. The Certificate in Adult and Community Education, delivered by experienced and dedicated tutors, introduces research based teaching and…

The demand for qualified childcare professionals has increased significantly in recent years. This course offers a comprehensive preparation for a career in early years care and education. Students receive training in practical, social and legal aspects of the profession. A qualification in childcare is a requirement for childcare staff under the government’s Early Childhood Care…

The course had been developed by the Department of Adult and Community Education, Maynooth University in collaboration with stakeholders in the field of Adult Guidance. The course will begin to address the needs of those working in a guidance capacity with adult learners, unemployed and disadvantaged adults and those exploring career options. It will introduce…

This one-year course/programme prepares students to work with young children aged 0 6 in a variety of childcare settings. The award will provide participants with skills, knowledge and competence to work as a childcare professional within the childcare and early education sector. COURSE/PROGRAMME CONTENT Child Development Early Childhood Education and Play Work Experience Special Needs…

Course Overview Are you interested in working as an early learning practitioner? This Early Childhood Care course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to work competently, safely and effectively with young children in a childcare setting. As part of their course students are expected to do work experience one day a week…

This one-year course/programme aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills and competence required to work effectively in Early Childhood Education in a leadership / supervisory capacity. COURSE/PROGRAMME CONTENT Child Development Childhood Social & Legal Studies Child Psychology Personal and Professional Practice Early Childhood Literacy & Numeracy Early Childhood Curriculum Special Needs Assisting Work Experience

Special Needs Assistant Training  Combined Level 5 & 6 Qualifications QQI Level 5 Component Certificate in Special Needs Assisting 5N1786 QQI Level 5 Component Certificate in Children with Additional Needs QQI Level 6 Component Certificate in Special Needs Assisting 6N1957 Course Fee €1194 -Includes course materials Aims This QQI Level 5 & 6 Combined Special…

Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) with Montessori Course Code:  6M2007 Delivery: Part Time Evening Qualifications QQI Level 6 Major Award in Early Childhood Care and Education – 8 Modules Certificate in ECCE with Montessori awarded by The College of Progressive Education Course Fee €2,259 -Includes course materials Aims This programme has been specifically designed for learners…

Course aim To assists students in achieving access to further and higher education through improvement of their point score. Modules English Irish Maths Applied Maths Biology Chemistry Physics Business Economics Accounting French German Spanish Geography History Home Economics Classical Studies Art Music  

The Repeat Leaving Certificate Course is designed for students who wish to maximise their points in preparation for progression to Third Level Education. It is also suitable for mature students returning to education. This is a revision course and students are required to work on their own initiative. There are frequent subject assessments and attendance…

This Certificate level course is designed as a stepping stone for adults who wish to return to study but have not studied in any formal way for a number of years. Participants are given an opportunity to sample a number of academic subjects so that they can make a more informed choice when selecting subjects…

This full-time programme, which commenced in September 2014, is designed to equip learners with the specialist knowledge and practical skills to pursue a career in the growing care/disability sector. Graduates are eligible to work in mainstream schools, special schools and ASD units in the role of SNA, as support workers in centres for people with…

Course Overview Do you want to further develop your experience and knowledge in the childcare sector? Do you want the  opportunity to become a room leader/supervisor in a creche? This Level 6 course will give you the skills to work effectively and confidently within a childcare setting.  You will gain a deeper understanding of the…