Do you love the outdoors? Does the idea of spending your days rock climbing, canoeing or leading high ropes courses sound amazing? Have you ever thought about turning your passion into a career by becoming an adventure centre instructor? These […]
Ever wonder how community education programmes come into being? We spoke to Andrew Farrell of Hartstown’s Adult and Community Education Programme. He told us about the programme, popular courses and how classes get added to the mix. Hartstown’s Community Education programme offers […]
Beauty care courses teach about a creative and dynamic industry. The best beauticians keep abreast of changes in the industry through beauty courses. They are excited to learn about new techniques and technologies and incorporate them into their work. Beauticians […]
Why study Six Sigma? Six Sigma is a disciplined, statistical-based, data-driven approach and continuous improvement methodology. It is used for eliminating defects in a product, process or service. Essentially, it provides organisations with the tools they need to improve the […]
What is QQI? QQI stands for Quality and Qualifications Ireland. It is the national agency in Ireland responsible for: Quality assurance of further and higher education and training Maintenance of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Validation of education and […]
Why study Dance? Dancing is something a lot of us may do every now and again. It’s an enjoyable thing to do with your friends or whenever music plays. However, taking up a part-time course in Dance is something you […]
The holistic approach to health and well-being is the hallmark of the International College for Personal and Professional Development (ICPPD). This approach also marks a sea-change in Irish attitudes to mental health. For a very long time we just did […]
Aerobics classes combine rhythmic exercise as well as stretching and strength training routines. Aerobics improves all elements of fitness. That means flexibility, muscular strength and cardio-vascular fitness. History of aerobics Jane Fonda popularised aerobics in the early 1980s. In 1982, […]
Aromatherapy is a form of complementary medicine. Aromatherapists uses essential plant oils and aromatic plant extracts to improve a client’s mood or health. A little bit about essential oils Essential oils are, well, essential to aromatherapy. These are plant oils from trees, […]
Illustrator and picture book maker Adrienne Geoghegan tells us about her experience as a teacher transitioning to online experience over the last year. Late morning on Thursday 12th March 2020, I was in The Ashling Hotel in Dublin, a stone’s throw […]