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 […]
Mindfulness is a form of meditation. Practitioners learn to focus their attention and develop compassionate awareness of the present moment. As a result, they accept the now, without judgement or criticism. The history mindfulness The practice of mindfulness has roots […]
Lifelong learning, upskilling and continuous professional development are more important than ever before. Business and technologies are changing. As a result, it has become crucial for employees to upskill. You may have thought you were through with learning once you […]
Did you drop out of college? You’re not alone. Figures released at the end of April 2017 showed that one in six third-level students drop out during their first year. In total, that’s 6,200 students every year. Certain courses have […]
What is RPL and how does it work? Recognition of Prior Learning is a process that acknowledges and validates an individual’s existing skills, knowledge, and experiences gained through informal or non-formal learning. RPL provides an opportunity for individuals to have […]
Breda Stack is Ireland’s leading decluttering expert and founder of Declutter Therapy and The Declutter Therapist and a regular contributor to TV, radio and print media. She is also creator of The Declutter Academy online Professional Training Certification and […]
Computers are an invaluable design tool. Engineers and technical designers, as well as all kinds of manufacturing specialists use computer-aided design, or CAD. CAD systems can improve design and productivity. From the conception to the completion of projects, you will […]
There has never been a better time for part-time and casual historians, writers, sociologists and philosophers. The amount of information now available through media such as the Internet, TV, and print, means that it is possible to locate information on […]
Why take a course in HTML? HTML is the foundation of all web pages. It allows you to organize text and add videos of pictures to your web pages. HTML is essentially the beginning of everything you need to know […]
The Higher Education Authority (HEA) has just published its Study of Mature Student Participation in Higher Education. In summary the report demonstrates that financial barriers, family commitments and a lack of flexible study options are key components in the low […]