For many, many years FÁS was the go-to organisation for anyone considering FAS courses, further education and training. However, in October 2013 SOLAS and the new Education & Training Boards replaced FÁS and FAS courses. SOLAS – An tSeirbhís Oideachais […]
The construction industry is booming, and with it, more and more students are considering careers in land, property and construction. Last year the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland surveyed its members across all disciplines to shed light on the rewards […]
In the first season of Mad Men, ad executive Don Draper explains what advertising is: “Advertising is based on one thing: happiness. And do you know what happiness is? Happiness is the smell of a new car. It s freedom from […]
Want to learn Chinese? In April 2017 the Department of Education announced that school students will soon be able to take Chinese as a Leaving Cert subject. This is a wise move. Chinese is likely to be in demand by Irish […]
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 […]
Over the last few years, e-learning options have significantly grown. In addition, more and more people are choosing to study this way whether or not they have access to colleges and education providers. It seems likely that the demand for […]
A talent that will save you money Buy new furniture is pretty expensive as is paying for furniture restoration. However, if you can do it yourself, you can turn your old furniture or secondhand buys into statement pieces. A Furniture Restoration […]
Continuing Professional Development or CPD is the process of continual learning. Professionals undertake CPD to keep up to date with changes in their field, as well as learn new skills, and develop their knowledge or experience. Certain industries and professional bodies […]
Considering a career in ICT or business? CCT is one of Ireland’s leading of computing and information technology education providers. We spoke to Neil Gallagher of CCT to find out about their courses, the industry and what it’s like to […]
We asked, you answered and the results are in! Our Courses & Training in Ireland Survey January 2017 took place recently. The survey examined interest and opinions about classes, courses and training as we start the new year. We wanted […]
This year make a resolution you’ll want to keep – learn a new skill. Every January we make promises to ourselves that we’ll transform our lives – sometimes in radical ways. According to research published in the Journal of Clinical […]
If you want to know how a course stacks up, the first thing to do is see where it falls on the National Framework of Qualifications. The National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is a system of ten levels. Each of […]
It’s probably easy to guess what a special needs assistant (SNA) does – the clue is in the name! Special needs assistants, or SNAs, assist in the care of pupils with special needs. SNAs offer support to children with disabilities. […]
In 1991, Neelam Jethi opened Aspens Beauty & Holistic College. Since then, Aspens has gone from strength to strength, offering a full range of beauty treatments as well as one-to-one tuition for beauty students. We spoke to Neelam about her […]
Complementary and alternative therapies have become increasingly popular in Ireland. More and more health centres offer alternative therapy treatments such as acupuncture, aromatherapy, bio energy, crystal healing, reflexology, reiki and shiatsu. These do not replace traditional medicine. Instead, they are […]
The Diploma Centre, as part of the Law Society of Ireland Law School, has provided continuing professional education and training for over 20 years. Their primary aim as a legal education service provider is to offer high quality, relevant course […]
Nutrition courses teach the relationship between food and a healthy body. More specifically, it is the science of nutrients and how the body digests, absorbs and eliminates them. Nutrition courses teach the answers to questions about diet and nutrition, what […]
Hairdressing has always been with us. From the earliest times, people have styled, braided and decorated their hair. In the ancient world, women used flowers, berries and petals to decorate their hair – similar to the flower crowns popular at […]
Bobbi Brown, Charlotte Tilbury, Laura Mercier… A talented makeup artist can become as famous as a film or rock star. Cosmetic artists work in many different sectors. They consult at beauty counters, work backstage at fashion shows, and create red […]
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 […]
