Evening

Customer Service

Network:

Duration	TBC
Number of Places	15
Course Fee	TBC
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	TBC
Financial Support	Already included
Further Enquiries	Siobhan Grant e: info@technorthwestskillnet.com m: 086 270 7277
Eligibility	Employed or Unemployed
Trainer	Service Sells
Location of Course	Letterkenny

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

Professional Diploma in Investment Fund Services

Network:

Summit Finuas Network

Duration	Evening part time course from October to April
Course Fee	€1,500 for Non Network Members €1,050 for Network Members
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	Autumn 2013
Course Content	What is this programme about?The Professional Diploma in Investment Fund Services provides participants with a thorough exposure to the areas underpinning the investment funds industry. The industry continues to be subject to an ever expanding regulatory oversight that permeates the entire spectrum of investment fund activities. This two-module, Level 7 qualification is specifically designed for those who have successfully completed the Professional Certificate in Investment Fund Services and who wish to build on their knowledge. This Professional Diploma moves deeper into the area of Alternative Investments, Legal, Compliance and Taxation areas of the investment funds industry. This programme is offered in partnership with the Irish Funds Industry Association (IFIA) and is designed to enhance the knowledge and experience gained at Professional Certificate level. What Learning Supports are available? • Specifically written comprehensive and user-friendly study manuals • Access to the online Student Centre (using your password which will be sent to you following registration), including: • Online learning plan, including module outline and study plan • Online student handbook • Online lecture and examination schedules • Lecture notes and handouts • Past examination papers • Secure online access to your examination results and correspondence • Lecturer contact through an email helpline • Weekly lectures held in Dublin and Limerick – subject to adequate student demand • Revision weekend, held prior to examinations • Exam venues in Athlone, Cork, Dublin, Galway, Letterkenny, Limerick and Waterford – subject to demand.
Further Enquiries	Louise Ryan e: louise.ryan@ibec.ie t: 01 605 1546
Trainer	Institute of Bankers School of Professional Finance
Location of Course	On successful completion of this programme, candidates will be able to: • Examine the Investment Strategies of Alternative Investment Funds; • Analyse the legal contracts and regulations for Alternative Investment Funds; • Examine the Central Bank of Ireland’s guidance notes including regulatory implications of MiFID, Third Anti-Money • Laundering Directive and UCITS IV; • Analyse the withholding taxation treatment for funds and foreign taxation implications for investment funds.

Course Web Page:

http://www.summitfinuasnetwork.com/courses/professional-diploma-in-investment-funds-services/

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

Masters in Professional Design Practice

Network:

Design Print & Packaging Skillnet

Duration	1 year
Course Fee	€4,500 members €5,200 non members
Subjects Taught	The following modules make up the MA Programme leading either to the MA in Professional Design Practice or the MA in Print and Digital Technology Management. • Project: 40 Credits (examined by portfolio and interview at time of application) • Strategic Management and Leadership: 5 Credits • Marketing, Branding and Customer Service: 5 Credits • HR and Finance: 5 Credits • Team Development Communication Skills and Coaching: 5 Credits • Dissertation: 30 credits
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	Date: November 2013
Course Content	MA In Professional Design Practice Objective: The programme is focused on developing the management and leadership abilities of the participants so they can contribute to building the capacity of Irish industry to compete nationally and globally.
Entry Requirements	All Applicants must possess an honours degree awarded at 2.2 or higher. Have a minimum of 5 years postgraduate experience working in industry and your current role must be at a strategic level in your company. The Masters is designed for Managers who are experienced professionals unable to give up full time employment to pursue full time education. The course will allow them undertake an MA whilst in full time employment.
Further Enquiries	Maureen m: 087 908 9012 e: maureen@dppskillnet.ie
Trainer	DIT Mountjoy Square
Location of Course	DIT Mountjoy Square Dublin

Available to Job Seekers:

No

Certified:

Yes

Learning, Development & Work-Based Training

Network:

Trainers Learning Skillnet

Duration	2 Semesters (part-time) 2 days per week (Some attendance at Saturday workshops may be required)
Number of Places	20
Course Fee	€2,900 full fee's (Trainers Learning Skillnet will provide funding to eligible candidates at a rate of 12% of the full programme costs on a semester basis)
Subjects Taught	Semester 1 (30 Credits) Learning, Development and Work-Based Training Communications & Interpersonal Skills Human Resource Management Organisational Theory & Behaviour 1 Semester 2 (30 Credits) Accountability And Effectiveness Of Training Organisational Theory & Behaviour 2 Individual Project (management Report) People & Technology At Work Learning & Development
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	IT Tallaght - Enrolment and Start Dates 01/09/2012 for 20/11/2012 Cork UCC - Enroling now - Starting Mid January 2013 Interviews Being Held Now
Course Content	Higher Diploma in Learning, Development & Work-Based Training This programme has been designed for those pursuing a specialist career in training, learning and Development and consultancy at a managerial level. The Higher Diploma is aimed at working professionals who already have experience of training and development either at a functional level in an organisation or as part of the delivery of training related roles e.g. Management, team leader, employee supervisor, private training provider etc. This programme focuses on the context of organisational learning and life-long learning. Training and development departments are not only charged with the design, delivery and assessment of training impact, they are now the main drivers of strategic learning. The programme focuses on providing students with connection between learning and productivity with in the organisation as a whole. Adult Continuing Education, Accounting, Finance and Information Systems, Applied Psychology, Law, Management and Marketing with emphasis on international best practice in the field and is run by UCC in conjunction with the Irish Institute of Training & Development (IITD).
Careers or Further Progression	Graduates are eligible for membership of the IITD
Entry Requirements	Normally, applicants for entry to the Higher Diploma in Learning, Development and Work-Based Training should be at least 23 years of age by 1st of January of application year, with a minimum of two years experience in health, engineering, personnel, managerial, training or comparable experience All applicants whose first language is not English must have attained IELTS level 6.5 or the equivalent TOEFL score.
Further Enquiries	Eric Whitsell BBS (Hons), MSc (Mgmt) Institute of Technology Tallaght, Dublin Tel: +353 1 404 2897 Email: eric.whitsell@ittdublin.ie Louise Fleming Centre for Adult Continuing Education, UCC Tel: +353 21 490 4720 Email:l.fleming@ucc.ie Funding Enquiries please direct them to Trainers Learning Skillnet Tel: 045 88 11 66 Email: info@trainerslearningskillnet.com
Methods of Assessment	For further details on module descriptions, assessments and examination procedures, please see: http://www.ucc.ie/en/study/ace/what/pgdip/hdldt/
Trainer	University College Cork Institute of Technology Tallaght
Location of Course	University College Cork Institute of Technology Tallaght

Course Web Page:

http://www.trainerslearningskillnet.com/Higher_Diploma_in_Learning,_Development_Work_Based_Training-recordid-193-objectid-1152-z-event_summary.htm

Available to Job Seekers:

No

Certified:

Yes

Electronic Engineering

Network:

South East Micro Skillnet

Number of Places	20
Course Fee	€1,875
Subjects Taught	• Introduction to Electronics • Principles of Electricity • Engineering Science • Electronic craft practice • Mathematics • Technical communications • Measurement & test
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	Enrolment and Start Dates: 18/09/2012 for 18/09/2012
Financial Support	Funded by South East Micro Skillnet
Course Content	Higher Certificate in Electronic Engineering
Careers or Further Progression	Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Management (Craft)
Entry Requirements	Experience in ICT sector, maths ability
Further Enquiries	South East Micro Skillnet Tel: 052 613 3898 Mob: 086 817 0791 Email: info@se-microskillnet.ie Or Knockanrawly resource centre (Sara) at 062-5268
Eligibility	Fulfil basic entry requirements, participants must be working in the private sector.
Methods of Assessment	Assignment
Trainer	Lifelong Learning IT Carlow

Available to Job Seekers:

No

Certified:

Yes

Energy Efficiency Training in Agriculture

Network:

Farm Business Skillnet

Duration	3 hours from 7.00pm.
Number of Places	40
Course Fee	N/a
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	To be delivered at various Regional locations throughout 2013 - 7th May - Farm Centre, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford 16th May - Woodenbridge Hotel, Avoca, Co Wicklow 20th May - Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, Co Kildare
Financial Support	50% Grant Skillnet Grant and 50% sponsored by IFA Member Services
Course Content	Energy efficiency training on energy efficiency measures, energy efficiency technologies and optimal energy usage.
Further Enquiries	Celine Reynolds Farm Business Skillnet Network Manager Tel: 01 426 0324 Mob: 086 687 8648 Email: celinereynolds@ifatelecom.ie IFA Office, Tullamore Tel: 057 9341447
Eligibility	IFA Westmeath
Learning Outcomes	To achieve more energy efficiency in running your farm enterprise.
Methods of Assessment	Skillnet Evaluation Form
Trainer	Michael McCann, Energy & Sustainability Solutions, Upper Glenmore, Riverstown, Dundalk, Co Louth
Location of Course	Darver Castle, Dundalk, Co Louth - 28th January 2013 Cahir House Hotel, Cahir, Co Tipperary - 05th February 2013 Further Regional locations - To be confirmed

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

IT Skills - Basic

Network:

Farm Business Skillnet

Duration	6 evenings
Number of Places	15
Course Fee	€35
Subjects Taught	Microsoft Office, Internet, E-mail
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	28th January 2013 - for 6 consecutive Monday nights
Financial Support	50% Skillnet Grant
Course Content	Microsoft Office, Internet and E-mail - at basic level
Further Enquiries	Celine Reynolds Farm Business Skillnet Network Manager Tel: 01 426 0324 Mob: 086 687 8648 Email: celinereynolds@ifatelecom.ie
Eligibility	Open to anyone - this is a Basic IT Skills covering Microsoft Office, Internet and E-mail - with some emphasis on Agri websites such as Dept of Agriculture.
Learning Outcomes	Better IT Skills to assist in running your farm business
Methods of Assessment	Evaluation at end of course.
Trainer	North Connaught College, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo - 071 9185035
Location of Course	North Connaught College, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

Financial Management

Network:

Farm Business Skillnet

Duration	4 x Evenings - with project work between each evening such as writing your budget, financial plan for bank etc.
Number of Places	15 per course
Course Fee	€60
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	TBC - A small number of courses are planned in a number of regional locations such as Cork, Galway, Kilkenny and Meath (subject to demand in each geographical area)
Financial Support	50% Skillnet Grant
Course Content	Tax Planning Opportunities For Farmers In dealing with farmers’ tax affairs every day, the issues that require immediate attention are: Increasing income tax bills together with the effect of the new Universal Social Charge. The government’s threat to cut back and abolish farm transfer tax reliefs. Is a farm limited company suitable for your farming business? Tax planning tips. Farm Transfers Capital Gains Tax Gift & Inheritance Tax and Stamp Duty Machinery Financing Options
Careers or Further Progression	Much greater financial efficiencies in your enterprise
Entry Requirements	Available to all farmers
Further Enquiries	Celine Reynolds Farm Business Skillnet Network Manager Tel: 01 426 0324 Mob: 086 687 8648 Email: celinereynolds@ifatelecom.ie
Eligibility	All Farmers
Learning Outcomes	Better understanding of Tax, Banking, Finance options, Legal requirements in relation to farm transfers.
Methods of Assessment	Evaluations
Trainer	IFAC, Irish Farm Accountants, Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12
Location of Course	A number of locations - Cork, Galway, Kilkenny, Meath - exact venues TBC.

Course Web Page:

http://www.ifa.ie/Membership/FarmBusinessSkillnet.aspx

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

English Language - Intermediate

Network:

ACIST Skillnet

Duration	10 Days
Number of Places	12
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment	March / April 2013 (TBA)
Course Content	Callan Method Course Stage 3 - 4 Most people who learn English are more interested in acquiring a practical skill than in obtaining intellectual satisfaction. They want to learn English for business or professional purposes, and they need to acquire a good working knowledge of the language as quickly as possible. They value the Method’s efficiency. Students at a Callan Method school can make progress up to four times faster than at other types of language school. As many tests have shown, they learn English in a quarter of the time. The Method is like a piece of precision engineering, an intricate design which is simple to use. The key factors behind the success of the Method are its calculated and systematic approach to the teaching of language, and its determination to maximise student involvement. Students learn best by speaking and listening. The pace of classes immerses students in the language. Repetition engages the memory, while frequent revision of the ground already covered encourages accuracy.
Further Enquiries	Crystel Robbins Rynne Mob: 087 998 0303 Email: crystel@skillsacist.com
Methods of Assessment	Callan Method
Trainer	ELI otherwise known as JC English Language Institute is an English Language School established in order to provide language services for the growing emigrant population in Ireland. The Institute originally came into existence under the umbrella of Irish Polish Cultural and Business Association in Limerick and now is an independent body cooperating with the Association on a daily basis. ELI is open all year and you are welcome to join at anytime. All courses are delivered through the Callan Method. Our tutors are highly qualified teachers with many years of experience. They make sure that studying with them is not only effective but indeed a pleasure.
Location of Course	Ennis

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

Improving Lamb Survival

Network:

XLVets Skillnet

Duration	1/2 day
Number of Places	25
Course Fee	Free
Course Content	- Managing pregnant ewes - Lambing pens - Successful birthing of ewes - Optimising survival rates during the fist hours of life
Entry Requirements	Participants are expected to have practical experience of working in the sheep farming sector
Further Enquiries	Geoff Dooley, e: geoff.dooley@xlvets.ie t: 061 381505
Eligibility	The programme is open to all with an interest in sheep flock health and lamb survival
Learning Outcomes	Participants will have the management know how to optimise lamd survival rates and the basic skills required to deal with typlical lambing problems when they arise.
Methods of Assessment	The trainer will assess knowledge transfer during periods of free discussion and questions and answer sessions
Trainer	Nicholas Garvey
Location of Course	Grange Veterinary Clinic, Co. Donegal

Course Web Page:

http://www.xlvets.ie/skillnet.php

Available to Job Seekers:

Yes

Certified:

No

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