Educational & Teacher Training courses in Ireland

Adult education is a transformative and powerful tool for change. Impacting positively on the lives of those who participate, their wider communities and society as a whole, adult education provides a platform for radical and progressive thinking. The Certificate in Adult and Community Education, delivered by experienced and dedicated tutors, introduces research based teaching and…

Liberties College is one of three colleges of further education working in partnership with the Trinity Access Programmes to provide access courses to Higher Education. On successful completion of this course students may apply directly for entry to degree courses in Trinity College Dublin in the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences (BESS – Business,…

Advanced Professional Practice Placement Curriculum and Pedagogy Inclusive Early Learning and Care Sociology and Social Policy Supervision and Administration The Developing Child

The demand for qualified childcare professionals has increased significantly in recent years. This course offers a comprehensive preparation for a career in early years care and education. Students receive training in practical, social and legal aspects of the profession. A qualification in childcare is a requirement for childcare staff under the government’s Early Childhood Care…

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education; ; ; ; The early years and experiences of a child’s life are fundamentally important for them in the here and now and can help shape their future. This honours degree programme will equip you, the early childhood educator, with a comprehensive knowledge base of all…

The course had been developed by the Department of Adult and Community Education, Maynooth University in collaboration with stakeholders in the field of Adult Guidance. The course will begin to address the needs of those working in a guidance capacity with adult learners, unemployed and disadvantaged adults and those exploring career options. It will introduce…

Professional Practice Placements in Early Learning and Care Children’s Rights, Legislation and Regulation Holistic Care of Children 0-6 years Early Childhood Growth and Development Curriculum, Play and Creative Studies Understanding and Assisting Children with Additional Needs

In this Special Needs Assistant course you’ll cover Care Provision & Practice; Understanding Special Needs; Human Growth & Development; Equality & Disability; Creative Arts for Early Childhood; Communications; Work Experience; Word processing

This full-time award leads to a QQI level 5 Certificate after one year. The course is structured to provide students with a high standard of training and assessment leading to a recognized qualification for those wishing to work in the childcare sector in a variety of areas such as; working with the child in a…

With a 2nd free pre-school year for all children from 3 years of age, there will be a continued demand for qualified staff. Over 60,000 children are presently availing of this service with very encouraging outcomes for their readiness for primary school education. This course is particularly suited to mature students who wish to re-train,…

Aim This course is designed to train students wishing to work with young children. It is suitable for both school leavers and for mature students seeking a formal qualification. Modules include Child Development Early Care and Education Practice Early Childhood Education and Play Child Health and Wellbeing Creative Arts for Early Childhood Communications Safety and…

Aim This one year course is designed to further develop and enhance your knowledge and skills to work at a supervisory or management level in the childcare service. Modules include Child Development Early Childhood Curriculum Childhood Social, Legal and Health Studies Supervision in Early Childhood Care Diversity and Equality Team Leadership Work Experience One module…

This one-year full-time course prepares students to work with young children. It is ideal for both school-leavers and experienced mature persons seeking a formal qualification. Successful students enjoy excellent employment prospects.

This one year full time is an advanced Childcare course is suited to participants with previous childcare training who wish to develop their range of childcare industry knowledge. Successful participants may advance to Team Leader in an ECCE or ECEC setting. Progression prospects are excellent both to work and Higher Education.

This is an advanced course suited to participants who would like to work in the Early Years sector and who have an interest in Outdoor and Forest School Education. This course would give students confidence and skills to take children outdoors to experience the benefits of nature based play and it will also help the…

An ELC Stage 2 Advanced Certificate is primarily for those looking to work in childcare supervision and childcare management.       What Will I Study? Advanced Professional Practice Placement in Early Learning and Care (6C21517) Supervision & Administration in Early Learning and Care (6C21522) Inclusive Early Learning and Care (6C21521) Curriculum & Pedagogy (6C21520)…

What will I study? Advanced Professional Practice Placement in Early Learning and Care (6C21517) Supervision & Administration in Early Learning and Care (6C21522) Inclusive Early Learning and Care (6C21521) Curriculum & Pedagogy (6C21520) The Developing Child (6C21519) Sociology & Social Policy in Early Learning and Care (6C21518) Why should I apply? Are you interesting in…

Earn your Level 3 qualification and progress further with Kerry College. What will I Study? • Career Preparation (C30007) • Communications L3 (3N0880) • Computer Literacy (3N0881) • Digital Photography (3N0791) • Internet Skills (3N0931) • Mathematics (C30042) • Personal Effectiveness (3N0565) • Word Processing (3N0588) • Work Experience (3N0587)

Earn your Level 4 qualification and progress further with this Information and Communications Technology at Kerry College. What will I Study? • Career Planning (4N1109) • Computer Applications (4N1112) • Desktop Publishing (3N0551) • Desktop Publishing (4N1854) • Digital Media Technology (4N1858) • English & Communications Level 4 (4N0689) • English As a Second Language…

The aim of this course is to promote the importance of outdoor learning and play in the field of Early Years Education and to provide learners with the skills and knowledge to effectively facilitate and promote this type of learning.  

This course is suitable for post leaving cert students and mature students who are interested in teaching (Primary school teaching, Post-Primary school teaching, or teaching in Further Education). This award offers a wide range of modules which enables students to gain a critical awareness of the way in which the Irish Education system operates. Learners…

This Pre-Teaching and Education Studies course is ideal for those considering a career in teaching.      What Will I Study? Communications Level 5 (5N0690) Personal Professional Development (5N2985) Psychology (5N0754) Research & Study Skills (5N3113) Word Processing (5N1358) Concepts in Education & Training (5N3631) Interpersonal & Group Behaviour (5N3632) Psychology of People (5N3634)

Students on Education and Training courses at Dunboyne College benefit from close links with Maynooth University and can access a range of academic and student supports across both campuses. Our one-year course, similar to our other arts programme, aims to prepare students for entrance into Arts programmes in Irish universities and colleges but also lay…

Course aim To assists students in achieving access to further and higher education through improvement of their point score. Modules English Irish Maths Applied Maths Biology Chemistry Physics Business Economics Accounting French German Spanish Geography History Home Economics Classical Studies Art Music  

Rathmines College has been offering an excellent Repeat Leaving Certificate course for over 40 years. This one-year repeat leaving cert offers students a wide variety of subject choices and the opportunity to achieve their full potential. The Repeat Leaving Certificate assists students in achieving access to further and higher education. Course fee just Euro 300

The Department of Adult and Community Education in Maynooth University takes a very different approach to teaching and learning than a lot of people will have encountered through their previous educational experiences. We value the knowledge that people bring with them from their everyday life and work with the student to bring them through the…

Aim The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work as a special needs assistant in a range of education settings, such as primary and post-primary. Modules include Human Growth and Development Understanding Special Needs Special Needs Assisting Person Centred Focus to Disability Safety and…

This Level 5 Major Award enables the learner to develop the knowledge, skills and competence to work under supervision in a range of community health service settings & school settings or to progress to further and/or higher education and training. What Will I Study? Care Support (5N0758) Care Provision and Practice (5N2705) Communications (5N0690) Intellectual…

This Level 5 Major Award enables the learner to develop the knowledge, skills and competence to work under supervision in a range of community health service settings & school settings or to progress to further and/or higher education and training.       What Will I Study? Intellectual Disability Studies (5N1652) Understanding Special Needs (5N1709)…

This course will support the learner to develop the skills and knowledge to apply theory to professional practice in the area of disability, diversity and inclusion.      What Will I Study? Special Needs Assisting (6N1957) Work Experience (6N1946) Communications (6N1950) Disability Awareness (6N1975) Inclusive Education Practice (6N2226) Differentiated Learning & Instruction (6N2225) Mental Health Awareness (6N2209) Assistive Technology (6N2211)