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Climate Leadership Development Micro-credential 2025 - Open for Applications!

Do you want to participate in a part-time, fully online Climate Leadership Development micro-credential which will enhance your career and become a leader in the fight against climate change? You can develop your leadership skills at both an individual and organisational level with the Climate Leadership Development Micro-Credential from Trinity Micro-credentials.

Online

IICP College: Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapeutic Studies

Our Certificate Programme is the perfect entry point for those considering a career in counselling and psychotherapy as it contains an excellent mix of theory, skills, and personal development. All IICP teaching staff are therapy practitioners, which means they put their teaching into a real-world context.

Online / Dublin 24

Volunteer Ireland: Volunteer Impact Measurement Course

Whether you are seasoned in the field or new to volunteer management, this training will offer valuable insights into capturing the essence of volunteering efforts and equip volunteer managers with the knowledge and practical skills.

Online

Irish Hospice Foundation: Online Bereavement & Loss Workshops

From January to June, Irish Hospice Foundation will be running 20 online workshops, covering a range of topics on bereavement and loss, such as “Bereavement in the School Community”, “Working with Adults Facing Death”, and “Children and Loss”.

Online

Brahma Kumaris: What’s on… December 2024

Brahma Kumaris Ireland offers an education in human, moral and spiritual values. To meet the challenge of change, it initiates dialogue and presents a fresh vision of the future. It recognises the intrinsic goodness of all human beings and teaches meditation to help each one rediscover their inner resources and strengths.

Co Carlow / Dublin / Online

Age Action: Getting Started Computer Training

Age Action’s Getting Started is a free digital literacy programme, helping older people to get online, or use their smart device with confidence. Age Action’s Getting Started is the first competency-based digital training for older people in Ireland.

Nationwide

Fusion Training & Development: Ongoing courses in Group Facilitation, Train the Trainer & Conflict Management

Fusion Training offer QQI certified programmes in Facilitation, Train the Trainer, Conflict Management and Wellbeing & Flourishing. They also offer bespoke training. Courses are delivered by Gerard Fitzpatrick, author of the acclaimed books Crossing the Threshold (Fusion Press, 2020) and Effective Group Leadership (Orpen Press, 2016).

Nationwide

IICP College: Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapeutic Studies – Online

Suitable for those either working in the helping professions or interested in seeking to develop their awareness of what is involved in training as a counsellor / psychotherapist. QQI 20 credit certificate providing an excellent introduction to the field of counselling & psychotherapy. Fully Online.

Online

IICP College: BSc (Hons) Degree in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy

This innovative programme is validated by QQI and accredited by IACP, Ireland’s largest professional body. With a seamless transition from theory to practice, graduates of this programme are perfectly placed to pursue an enriching and fulfilling career as a therapist in the helping professions.

Dublin 24 / Blended

IICP College: Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

The programme consists of four full teaching days, plus a half day tutorial spread out over four full teaching days. Learners have eight months to complete their clinical work and should be practicing therapists upon application. Learners will engage in both theoretical and practical training in CBT.

Dublin 24 / Blended

IICP College: Professional Diploma in Integrative Supervision

This course will be of interest to professionals who work in an integrative manner. It will be of particular interest to counsellors, psychotherapists, guidance counsellors, psychologists, healthcare professionals, probation officers, social services personnel, managers, and all who supervise the work of others in the helping professions.

Dublin 24 / Blended

IICP College: Higher Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Studies

Our two-year Higher Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Studies is now accepting applications for the September 2025 intake. This innovative programme is subject to validation by QQI. Designed in the style of a conversion or bridging programme, this two-year training prepares learners to enter a professional practice master.

Dublin 24 / Blended

IICP College: Masters of Science in Pluralistic Counselling & Psychotherapy

A pluralistic perspective is an integrative approach to Counselling and Psychotherapy that embraces and considers multiple causes and responses to psychological distress. The aim of the programme is to equip practitioners with an up to date, cutting edge training to meet the needs of contemporary society.

Dublin 24 / Blended

IICP College: Certificate in Suicide Postvention – Blended Course

The purpose of this minor award is to help the learner understand the complex nature of suicide bereavement and the psychological havoc that is created in the lives of suicide survivors. It will also introduce the learners to a range of individual and group interventions to help facilitate the healing process.

Dublin 24 / Blended

IICP College: Professional Certificate in the Therapeutic Use of Mindfulness

This course is intended for therapists, mental health practitioners and for those professionals who would like to add mindfulness to the range of clinical interventions available to them. Additionally, it is ideal for those who would like to use mindfulness in their own lives.

Online / Zoom

IICP College: Minor Award in Trauma Informed Therapy Studies – Blended Delivery

The purpose of the IICP College Trauma Informed module is to support learners in increasing their understanding of trauma through theoretical knowledge, practice based experiential exercises, and group work. This programme is a Minor Award validated by QQI at level 8 on the NFQ.

Dublin 24 / Blended

IICP College: Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Integrative Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy is a specialised area of practice. This programme will equip learners with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to meet the therapeutic needs of children & adolescents. This 1-year programme will be of interest to practising counsellors and psychotherapists & play therapists.

Dublin 24 / Blended

The Organic Centre: QQI Level 5 course in Organic Horticulture 2025

The course has been a huge success and we are usually over-subscribed, students have come from all over the world to learn about Organic Horticulture and the course gives you everything you need if you are thinking about a future as an organic grower / farmer.

Leitrim

Ballymun Community Law Centre: Conflict Resolution & Mediation Skills

This skills-based course is designed for volunteers, frontline workers and professionals who want to obtain a foundation in conflict resolution & mediation skills for use in their own organisation or work situation or to become a mediator particularly in community, family and workplace disputes.

Dublin 9 / Online

Doctor of Social Science programme at UCC now open for applications!

The Doctor of Social Science is a four-year advanced programme in social science which provides the opportunity for experienced professionals based in public sector agencies, voluntary/community organizations, educational institutions and international non-governmental organisations to work on complex issues that are of direct relevance to their professional practice and organisational contexts.

Cork

Mid West ARIES: Workshop Timetables December 2024

Our free courses are for anyone aged 18+ with an interest in recovery and mental health. The topics of the courses are created and delivered by people with lived experience, family members and staff working within the mental health services.

Online

University of Galway: Masters in Adolescent Health Programme

This interdisciplinary programme is designed specifically for educators, youth workers, coaches, youth advocates, social workers, health care professionals, and all professionals and individuals committed to working with adolescents in a way that protects and promotes their health.

Remote / Online / Galway

Meitheal Spring Training - February to March 2025

Meitheal Spring Training - Meitheal is a Community Development Support & Training Organisation. Our mission is to create radical change through working for equality and social justice. Meitheal training courses are available to individuals and organisations.

Dublin City

New Wave Wild Project: Intensive Adventure Therapy Skills Training

This course is suitable for those working in clinical settings (therapists, counsellors, psychologists, social workers), in a therapeutic role (youth, community, social care settings), or working in the outdoors and looking to extend the scope of their practice.

Tralee, Co Kerry