Part time

Lead Generation

Network: 
South Kerry Skillnet
Location of Course Killarney
Trainer Dan O'Donoghue - networking made simple
Learning Outcomes Appreciation the difference between networking & direct sales (cold calling), be able to recognize potential business and be able to respond, see that you can win business without making "that dreaded phone call", companies advertising budgets can be reduced by 50%
Further Enquiries Tracey Teahan
t: 066 976 2477
f: 066 976 2059
e: tteahan@skdp.net
Course Content Recognise and harness potential business. Identify their existing networks, identify their contacts networks, correct use of testimonials, what progessions can refer you regular business, call to action.
Financial Support 22% discount
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment 10 June 2013
Duration 1 day
Number of Places 1
Course Fee €195 per day (free to jobseeker)
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Lean Systems

Network: 
ULearning Skillnet
Location of Course University of Limerick
Trainer University of Limerick
Download Application Form http://www3.ul.ie/ulearning/applications-online.html
Further Enquiries ULearning Skillnet:
Phone: 086 0214825
Email: info@ulearning.ie
Entry Requirements Relevant primary degree/recognised professional qualification and 1-3 years relevant industrial experience.
Or
Portfolio of evidence of prior qualifications in quality management together with the application of learning or competence (e.g. green/black belt project reports, reflective papers or journals). Two references from appropriate signatories in the candidate’s organisation will be accepted as evidence. Candidates may be required to attend an interview prior to enrolling on the programme.
Course Content Course Overview
This Lean Black Belt course, aims to develop participants' process improvement skills. The diploma will provide education and practical application to a Black Belt level in Lean. The course will enable participating companies gain competitive advantage through the application of Lean principles to drive improvement with measurable results. A company-based project will form a key element of the programme, ensuring the integration of the various concepts in the participants’ workplace. It will provide participants with a practical application of Lean tools and techniques within their own organisation.

This project will need to result in significant improvements for participating company.

For Whom
The Diploma is aimed at managers, engineers, supervisors and technicians who have responsibility for quality or continuous improvement within their organisations and also those who wish to develop knowledge and skills in the area of Lean systems.

Financial Support This course has been approved by ULearning Skillnet for a fees subsidy of up to 25% for students whose company is a member of the ULearning Skillnet network.

There are also a limited number of free places available for unemployed students who meet the required criteria by ULearning Skillnet.

Please note there are only a limited number of subsidies available for both employed and unemployed students.

Jobseekers please be advised that the Department of Social Protection (DSP) has no mandate to extend welfare support to clients undertaking NFQ Level 9 Programmes. Such programmes cannot be approved by DSP, and on that basis are designated SKN-E. Notwithstanding the above, we may offer a NFQ L.9 place to a welfare recipient. This is conditional on our network informing the individual, during the recruitment & selection phase, that the:

Welfare payment must be relinquished should he/she wish to pursue the programme

Trainee must inform the Social Welfare Local Office (SWLO), prior to commencement, about his/her intention to undertake an SKN-E programme, so that the Office can take the necessary steps to review/withdraw payment

Unfortunately, Skillnets cannot seek exceptional approval from DSP for any jobseekers that wish to accept a place on one of the ULearning Skillnet Level 9 courses.

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment This programme takes 10 months and is run over two semesters, each 15 weeks, with 10 weeks project write up upon completion of the taught element. Enrolment in September.
Subjects Taught The programme comprises four taught modules and a company based project.
• Lean Thinking/Lean Tools I
• Managing Technology Projects
• Lean Thinking/Lean Tools 2
• Leadership and Change Management
Duration This programme takes 10 months and is run over two semesters, each 15 weeks, with 10 weeks project write up upon completion of the taught element.
Course Fee Fees for the programme are €4,950 and include all course materials, text books and exam fees.

There are also a limited number of free places available for unemployed students who meet the required criteria by ULearning Skillnet.
Course Web Page: 
http://www3.ul.ie/ulearning/delivery.htm
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Web Design & Development (CIW certified) - Job Seekers Support Programme (JSSP)

Network: 
South Kerry Skillnet
Location of Course Killarney
Trainer Training Point
Methods of Assessment Exam will be questions on what trainees have learned.
Learning Outcomes Certificate in CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster).
Eligibility Job seeker
Further Enquiries Tracey Teahan
t: 066 976 2477
f: 066 976 2059
e: tteahan@skdp.net
Course Content This course is designed for participatns who want to develop the skills necessary to create and administer professional looking websites and who wish to achieve an internationally recognised certification in Web Development.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment September, final date to be confirmed
Subjects Taught Site development, web design, basic web technologies and advanced web technologies.
Duration 10 days
Number of Places 12
Course Fee Free
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Hill walking Marine & Countryside guiding - JSSP

Network: 
South Kerry Skillnet
Location of Course Killorglin
Trainer IT Tralee
Methods of Assessment Learner record 20%, Skills Demonstration 60% and theory based exam 20%.
Learning Outcomes Have a FETAC Level 5 in Hill walking proficience
Eligibility Jobseeker
Further Enquiries Tracey Teahan
t: 066 976 2477
f: 066 976 2059
e: tteahan@skdp.net
Entry Requirements To have completed a First Aid Course and have 10 hill walks completed.
Course Content This programme has been designed to provide an introduction to hill walking in Ireland and be competent in hill walking.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment September final dates to be confirmed
FETAC Code D20031: Hill Walking Proficiency
Duration 3 months (2 days per week)
Number of Places 12
Course Fee Free
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Excel - Advanced

Network: 
Limerick Chamber Skillnet
Location of Course Limerick Chamber of Commerce
96 O'Connell Street
Limerick
Further Enquiries Anne Morris
Network Manager
t: 061 217608
e: amorris@limerickchamber.ie
Entry Requirements Course Prerequisites: You MUST be able to do the following intermediate level items before attending this course:

 Create, Understand and Use, Absolute cell referencing, (using $A$1 instead of A1 in a formula).
 Create and Manage NAMES - Name a cell or range of cells and use names in formulae instead of cell references.
 Use a basic IF function.
The following items are covered at Intermediate level and will not be covered on the advanced course.
 Create Graphs & Charts
 Sort columns of data;
 Use Filters.

N.B. This course DOES NOT cover VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) or Dashboards.

**Time constraints plus the needs and abilities of the group members, may result in some of the less important items being
covered in the notes only.

Course Content This level of Excel starts by introducing some of the more advanced functions within Excel for managing database material. It will then cover many of the advanced features. This course will give a fuller understanding of “Why” functions work rather than just “How” to perform them and will prepare you for continued learning of Excel. Please ensure you meet the course Pre-requisites before attending this course.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Takes Place on Wednesday April 10th 2013
Subjects Taught The course content may include the following areas:
•Confirmation Of Course Prerequisites.
•Use data validation to force compliance with input standards.
•Creating data input tables.
•Creating Table lists.
•Using Goal Seek.
•Create and use a Pivot Table.
•Field Settings.
•Creating Formulas in Pivot Tables.
•Rearranging and filtering Pivot Tables.
•Grouping data in Pivot Tables.
•Creating Pivot Charts.

•Protect a document.
Recording a Macro
•How to Nest one function within another function.
•Dealing with error messages in formulas.
•Use the following Excel functions:

•VLOOKUP (Advanced Level)
•IF (Advanced level)
•IF AND (IF OR)
•Nesting IF Functions
•SUMIF, COUNTIF
•TODAY, NOW
•ISNA, ISERR, ISERROR
•Importing text delimited files (CSV or Tab delimited).

Duration 1 Day 9.30am to 4.30pm
Comment Each participant will have use of an individual computer
and will receive notes and exercise files on CD at the end of the course.
Number of Places 10
Course Fee €120 per person
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Speakers Training Camp

Network: 
Limerick Chamber Skillnet
Location of Course Radisson Hotel
Littleisland
Co Cork
Trainer Sean Dwan Speak for Success
Further Enquiries Anne Morris
061 217608
amorris@limerickchamber.ie
Course Content Speakers Training Camp
Sean Dwan provides on-site training and hands-on workshops for people who would like to improve their public speaking abilities and methods of presentation. He is an International Certified Speakers Training Camp Instructor ®, and is famous for his great sense of humour, optimism, enthusiasm and his personable approach. The SpeakersTrainingCamp® is known throughout the world and has been provided to companies such as British Airways, Owens Corning, General Dynamics, Fortune 500 Companies, Educational Institutions and a wide range of small and medium sized companies. Session lengths of the SpeakersTrainingCamp® workshop can be adjusted to accommodate your specific needs.

General Outline
• Top-rated Presentation Skills Workshop.
• Limited to 8 People.
• 80% Active Participation.
• Individual Coaching.
• Individual Take – Home Video.
• 47-Page SpeakerTrainingCamp® Manual.

You Will Learn
• How to organise and deliver effective presentations.
• The ONLY presentation template you will ever need for organising your thoughts, stating your points clearly and making an impact with your audience.
• You will learn the Top Three Techniques for capturing your audience attention and maintaining their interest throughout your presentation every time.
• No 1 Thing that an audience wants from a presenter.
• TOP 10 Turn Offs to avoid when presenting.
• How to dress appropriately for every audience.
• How to make a good impression on your audience.
• Voice Projection.
• Eye Contact and Facial Expression.
• Appropriate gestures and body language.

Programme Highlights
• Master the magic of memorable presenters.
• Captivate your audience.
• Cut preparation time in half.
• Become more dynamic.
• Organise your thoughts.
• Apply 10 techniques for handling nervousness.
• Maximise your voice.
• Make dull facts and figures come to life.
• Effectively use humour.
• Handle questions with ease.
• Avoid the top terrible turn-offs.
• The SpeakersTrainingCamp® programme will improve your speaking and presentation skills beyond all recognition.
• Your confidence and self esteem will soar.

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Dates: 11 & 17 April 2013
Duration 2 days, 8.45am - 5.00pm.
Number of Places Limited to 8 People
Course Fee €395.00 Per Person
Course Web Page: 
http://www.limerickskillnet.ie/UpcomingCoursesEvents/tabid/85/ctl/View/mid/428/Event/339/Date/20130315/Start/201304110000/End/201304112359/language/en-IE/Default.aspx
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Frontline Management Development

Network: 
Limerick Chamber Skillnet
Location of Course Limerick Chamber of Commerce
96 O'Connell Street
Limerick
Further Enquiries amorris@limerickchamber.ie 061 217608
rjoyce@limerickchamber.ie 061 217605
Course Content Detailed Course Outline:
Enhance the Performance of your Team as a Supervisor / Front Line Manager

People are the most valuable resource in every organisation and therefore the role of manager is vital. However, for supervisors in organisations today, overseeing the work-flow is not enough, instead supervisors need to inspire and develop their staff, to deal with change, to handle difficult situations, to control performance and to mentor their team. This three day programme is focused on providing all the skills required to be an excellent supervisor/front line manager and improving the performance and productivity of your teams. On completion of this programme, participants will have acquired a range of best practice management skills to ensure your success in managing others (as well as yourself).

This programme is aimed at individuals who wish to:
• Implement the skills of effective people management
• Acquire a range of supervisory/management skills
• Develop excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Successfully coach, mentor and develop your staff
• Demonstrate confidence to deal with challenging situations as they arise
• Build a culture of co-operation through talent management techniques.

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment April 17, 24 May 8 2013
Subjects Taught The Programme:
Day 1
• The role of the Supervisor/Front Line Manager
• The traits of an effective Supervisor
• Effective two way communication which will motivate and inspire staff
• Barriers to effective communication
• Understanding Leadership styles and values
• Evaluate you management style
• How to get real understanding
• Effective and confident delegation

Day 2
• How to be an effective Coach in your organisation
• Being a good motivator in your role
• Managing performance and under performance
• Key components of the performance planning process
• Giving and receiving feedback
• Key principles of problem solving
• Assessment of risk
• Problem management

Day 3
• Effective Management of your time
• Urgent vs. Important
• Identifying time wasters
• Organise you time and workload
• Managing interruptions
• Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
• Personal Organisation
• Managing in a changing environment

Duration 3 days
Number of Places 12
Course Fee €395.00 per person
Course Web Page: 
http://www.limerickskillnet.ie/UpcomingCoursesEvents/tabid/85/ctl/View/mid/428/Event/328/Date/20130315/Start/201304170000/End/201304172359/language/en-IE/Default.aspx
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Train the Trainer

Network: 
XLVets Skillnet
Location of Course Green Isle Hotel, Newlands Cross, Dublin
Trainer Michael Cox
MCX Training and Development
www.mcx.ie
Methods of Assessment Skills Demonstration - 50%
One 5 minute formal presentation and one 15 minute facilitated training session Prepared during independent learning time and delivered during contact time.

Assignment - 50%
Develop a training plan complete with a training needs analysis, training aims, objectives, session plan, room specification, assessment and evaluation. The assignment is completed during ‘own’ time outside of contact time.

Learning Outcomes At the end of this course delegates should be able to:
• Understand different learning styles and prepare accordingly
• Evaluate different approaches to training
• Work effectively with a range of leaner groups
• Design, deliver and evaluate a training programme effectively.
• Develop and implement appropriate assessment methods
• Assess their ‘comfort zone’ when delivering training and the impact it has on learners.
Eligibility The programme is aimed at senior managers
Further Enquiries Geoff Dooley,
e: geoff.dooley@xlvets.ie
t: 061 381505
Entry Requirements Trainees must possess an ambition to develop their training skills so as to become more effective leaders. Minimum requirements would include National Vocation Certificate Level 1, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and relevant life and work experiences. Generic literacy and interpersonal skills are required to successfully complete the programme. To be adequately equipped to participate learners need access to a word processor, printer and email for completing the assessment for the programme.
Course Content Day 1 (05/06/2013)
Contracting with participants - confirmation of learner expectations Vs proposed course content and particular areas of focus. Best Practice in Adult Learning, Team Leading & Facilitation Skills.

Day 2 (06/06/2013)
Maximising Meetings
Group Training
Managing Difficult Personalities

Day 3 (12/06/2013)
Assessment

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Demand is expected to be high. Early booking is essential.
Dates: 5,6 & 12 June 2013
FETAC Code L32686: Training the Trainer
Subjects Taught Unit 1: Theories of Training & Adult Learning
Unit 2: The Role of The Trainer
Unit 3: Training Needs Analysis and Programme Design
Unit 4: Preparing for Delivery
Unit 5: Delivery & Assessment
Unit 6: Evaluation of Training
Duration 3 days
Number of Places If the the number of trainees attending goes beyond 7, the course will be run over 4 days. The maximum number of participants is 12.
Course Fee €430 per trainee
Course Web Page: 
http://www.xlvets.ie/skillnet.php
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Manual Handling Instructor Course

Network: 
Tech North West Skillnet
Location of Course Letterkenny
Eligibility Employed or unemployed
Further Enquiries Siobhan Grant
e: info@technorthwestskillnet.com
m: 086 270 7277
Financial Support Already included
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment TBC
FETAC Code 6S0242: Manual Handling Instruction
Duration 5 days
Number of Places 12
Course Fee €400
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

IOSH Managing Safety

Network: 
Tech North West Skillnet
Location of Course Letterkenny
Trainer TBC
Eligibility Employed or Unemployed
Further Enquiries Siobhan Grant
e: info@technorthwestskillnet.com
m: 086 270 7277
Financial Support Already included
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment TBC
FETAC Code L31750: Safety Management
Duration 5 days
Number of Places 12
Course Fee €400
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes
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