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, […]
Hair removal may be just one element of beauty care, but it is a service in high demand. Both men and women have unwanted hair removed from their bodies. There are two major categories of hair removal methods: depilation and […]
Homeopathy is a form of complementary therapy that adopts an intuitive and holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Basic principles of homeopathy Homeopathy works on the principle that like cures like. This is the Law of Similars. Firstly, homeopaths evaluate […]
All managers – from chief executives to supervisors – are leaders. However, not everyone in a leadership position is a natural leader. That’s where leadership courses can help. Leadership courses explores the theory and practice of effective leadership. They help leaders develop the skills, knowledge and […]
German is the most widely spoken language in the European Union and one of the most widely used internationally. There are around 95 million native German language speakers globally. In addition, around 80 million people have learnt German as a second language. What you […]
Knowing something, and knowing how to teach it to other people are different skills. That’s where Train the Trainer courses come in. A quick explainer Train the Trainer courses teach students how to design and deliver, as well as assess […]
Ansel Adams, Annie Leibovitz, Richard Avedon, Diane Arbus, Man Ray, Nan Goldin… These are just some of the photographers whose work and names are instantly recognisable. Great photography is both art and documentary. It can evoke emotions, ask you to […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you enjoy teaching and have a desire to travel, doing a TEFL course may change your life. TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. This qualification is for anyone who wants to teach English to people who are […]
Tai Chi, or Tai Chi Chuan to use its full name, is like a great tree with many branches. Ask a dozen people what it is and you are sure to get a dozen different answers. What is Tai Chi? […]
In the past few years eyelash extensions have become incredibly popular. Unlike the falsies of the past, today’s eyelash extensions are semi-permanent, giving you glam eyes for weeks at a time. Beauticians who specialise in eyelash extensions are in high […]
Acupuncture has a very long history. It is one of the oldest treatments in traditional Chinese medicine – at least 2000 years old, but it may be a lot older. In traditional Chinese philosophy, there are two opposing forces: yin […]
You might be surprised to learn this, but waxing is big business – very big business. Around the world, we spend billions on hair removal every year. In the US alone, hair removal is worth over $2 billion. You might […]
All beauticians need a good knowledge of skin care. However, skin care is a discipline in itself. Skin care specialists are called aestheticians. They help their clients look after their skin. This includes evaluating skin type, formulating an optimal care […]
Yoga is an ancient practice through which yoga practitioners, or yogi , pursue self-realisation and inner peace. They do this through a combination of mental, physical and spiritual exercises. The word yoga itself means union. It is often thought that […]
Could you save somebody’s life? In an emergency situation, first aid training could help you to do just that. First aid courses teach simple medical techniques that provide temporary care until full medical treatment is available. These courses will teach you to […]
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 […]
The biggest advantage to online courses and distance education learning is flexibility. You can study at your own pace, wherever you are. If you are a parent, working full-time, or live in a rural area, online courses allow you to […]
For over ten years, anyone looking for quality assured further education would search for FETAC courses. FETAC – the Further Education and Training Awards Council – was established 1n June, 2001. However, in November 2012, Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) […]
