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Certificate in Education, Learning and Development (Special Purpose Award)

Course ID: 141114
Griffith College Dublin (GCD)
Dublin
1 semester
Please visit https://www.griffith.ie/faculties/teaching-and-learning/courses/certificate-education-learning-and-development-special
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Course Content

This Certificate is a Level 9 Special Purpose Award and an embedded exit award of the MA in Education, Learning and Development programme. The programme is designed to meet the needs of educators and practitioners who support adults learners in their workplace e.g. Learning and Development specialists, role holders working in a Human Resources department, self-employed trainers, instructional designers or lecturers in higher education. Key concepts such as learning theories, inclusive strategies for learning and critical use of technologies are all introduced.

Below are some of the benefits of enrolling:

  • Learn the various techniques to motivate and engage your learners, participants or clients, in line with best practice.
  • Build on your existing skills and develop your expertise in designing, implementing and evaluating effective learning programmes, including accredited and non-accredited programmes.
  • Join a diverse group of practitioners coming from a variety of different backgrounds who can learn from and with each other through collaborative group tasks, peer reflection and discussion.
  • Increase your opportunities for career advancement and promotion as a result of having gained the skills above, and having a specialist Level 9 qualification to support and inform your role.Learn more about the course

Course Details

Course LocationDublin
Location PostcodeDublin 8
Course CategoryAdult Training and Development, Education
Course TypeBlended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online
Course QualificationSpecial Purpose Award / Certificate
Awarding BodyQQI
Awarding Body DetailsCertificate in Education, Learning and Development (Special Purpose Award)
Course Start Date22nd September 2025
Course End Date30th January 2026
Course Duration1 semester
Course TimeCombination of weekly online live webinars and on-campus Saturday classes (approximately every 3 weeks).
Course FeePlease visit https://www.griffith.ie/faculties/teaching-and-learning/courses/certificate-education-learning-and-development-special
Entry RequirementsApplicants will need a Level 8 Primary degree in their area of expertise.

Applicants are also required to have lecturing or training experience with adult learners. The minimum experience requirement for the Certificate is 25 hours. Students must have a minimum of 2 hours of practice during the course of the programme. This is to facilitate peer and tutor observation sessions.
Career PathYou will have gained specialist skills to support and inform your role as an educator and practitioner. On completion, you will be a confident, agile professional who can demonstrate your expertise in designing, implementing and evaluating effective and engaging learning programmes for your learners, participants or clients. Having gained these skills, you will be well positioned for a promotion or for career advancement within the field of education, learning and development.

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Griffith College Dublin (GCD)

South Circular Road, Dublin City South, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Eircode: D08V04N

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