Ireland Colleges

National College Of Ireland

National College of Ireland (NCI) is located in the heart of Dublin City. The college has three schools; The School of Business, the School of Computing and the School of Community Studies. We provide accredited third-level courses in our specialist areas of accountancy, finance, business, human resource management, computing and community studies. Full and part-time courses in these areas are offered at different levels, from certificate to diploma, degree and postgraduate level. NCI's courses are accredited by HETAC/FETAC and qualify for relevant grants, free fees (full-time programmes / courses) and tax relief.

NCI has been to the forefront of innovation in learning for over 50 years, transforming education in a way that is both simple and extraordinary. Our state-of-the-art campus in Dublin's International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) provides the hub for an innovative and unique programme of work in academic development, teaching and research. Through our campus in the IFSC, our network of 30 off-campus centres, on-site educational hubs within industry and our online programme, we in NCI are committed to enabling learners to avail of leading edge education.

Courses: Accredited Full-Time & Part-Time Courses at different levels, from certificate to diploma, degree and postgraduate level, in Accounting, Financial Services, Business, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Management, Technology, Computing, Humanities and related fields. We also offer online & flexible distance learning courses.

The College of Naturopathic Medicine

The College of Naturopathic Medicine is one of Ireland’s largest, most highly-respected and well-known natural medicine training providers, with colleges in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick.

Our Naturopathy Foundation Courses (Biomedicine, Naturopathy Study, and Naturopathic Practical) form the basis of our training and provide CNM students with a firm grasp of Naturopathic principles and therapies, before proceeding to specialisation in Homeopathy, Acupuncture, and/or Herbal Medicine. For those studying Naturopathic Nutrition, Naturopathy Study and Naturopathic Practical are optional courses.

We offer full-time and part-time study options. The CNM is dedicated to training successful and qualified practitioners, with courses fully recognised and accredited by the relevant regulating bodies.

The College of Naturopathic Medicine also has several locations in the UK including London, Birmingham, Brighton, Bristol, Manchester and Edinburgh.

Courses / Programs:
CNM offers four diploma courses:
Acupuncture
Herbal Medicine
Homeopathy
Naturopathic Nutrition

Cork College of Commerce

Cork College of Commerce, located on the banks of the River Lee in Cork, Ireland, is the largest Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) college in Ireland offering day and evening certificate and diploma courses in Computers, Business, Beauty, Languages, Health Studies and more. The majority of our courses are linked with established professional Institutes and our students take examinations set by these Institutes. These external examinations, and qualifications guarantee the standards of our courses and help develop the skills to make the most of your future career. Awarding bodies include: FETAC, Tui na, CIBTAC, ITEC, ICM, JEB and ECDL.

Courses / Programs:
Certificate and Diploma Day Courses:
Repeat for honours and Adult Leaving Certificate Department
Office Administration
Computer Courses
Applied Languages, Tourism and Courses for International Students
Business Studies
Fashion, Beauty Therapy and Complementary Therapy
Health Studies, Childcare and Montessori

Certificate and Diploma Evening Courses:
Professional, Business and Teacher Training Courses
Childcare, Health Studies, Psychology and Montessori
Complementary Beauty Therapy and Fashion
Computer and Photography Courses
Language Courses and Leaving Certificate
Sporting and General Interest Courses

With an extensive training provider network throughout Ireland, Pitman Training offer top quality computer training courses, secretarial training courses and IT skills training to individuals and organisations. The training courses we provide range from touch typing to our prestigious Legal, Medical, Accounts and Secretarial Diplomas. The Pitman Training name has been synonymous with quality training for generations, and, in Cork we are proud to continue this tradition of excellence by offering training to private individuals, SMEs and the corporate sector. The Further Education Training and Awards Council (FETAC) have approved and accredited all Pitman Training Centres in Ireland to provide FETAC Awards. Many Pitman Training Centres are also FAS approved and our FETAC accreditation means we offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications.

If you are looking for a job in the café industry, taking a barista training course at Dublin Barista School will give you a fantastic advantage! The Dublin Barista School is a training institution dedicated to barista training and education for coffee professionals and enthusiasts. We provide a range of quality barista courses, designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to create the perfect cup.

Our barista training courses include: Introduction to Barista Skills, Certificate in Barista Skills (accredited by the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry - LCCI) as well as HACCP & Food Safety. These are delivered to the highest professional standards by experienced and dedicated tutors. We are constantly adding to our course portfolio, with many more barista courses planned for later in the year.

Our barista courses are conducted in a fully-operational café, which ensures students are exposed to a broad range of coffee-related equipment and products, something we see as vital for barista training. The café is conveniently located in Ranelagh in Dublin

Classic Beauty Training Academy

Classic Beauty Training Academy is a state-of-the-art purpose-built facility, set in beautifully idyllic settings, just 5 minutes outside of Clonmel town in Co.Tipperary. Internationally accredited by I.T.E.C. (International Therapy Examination Board) & C.I.B.T.A.C (Confederation of International Beauty Therapy & Cosmetology), we offer full-time and part-time Beauty Therapy courses as well as short certificate courses. Early booking is recommended as places are limited at 20 students.

Our mission is to provide our students with a  learning experience within a professional and expert environment. Studying Beauty Therapy at Classic Beauty Training Academy will be enjoyable, rewarding, challenging and fun. Our graduates will be equipped with the skills needed to function as a highly skilled Beauty Therapist in the professional world. Our teachers are fully experienced and hold recognised teaching qualifications.

Beauty Therapy Courses:
1 Year Full-Time Diploma in Beauty Therapy: Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 4.30pm
1 Year Part-Time Beauty Specialist Course: 2 Evenings per week: 7.00pm - 10.00pm

Short Certificate Courses:
Hot Stone Massage Therapy
Airbrush Make-Up
Basic Make-Up
Basic Spray Tanning
Advanced Spray Tanning
Advanced Waxing (Hollywood & Brazilian)
Foundation Gel Nails
Advanced Gel Nails
Toe Gel Nails
Image Consultant Course
Personal Shopper/Fashion Stylist Course
Style Icon Image & Beauty Masterclass
Online Spray Tanning Course: Sunless 101 Virtual Learning Course to become an AVIVA Tanning Consultant

Employment Opportunities

Once qualified, students have the world at their feet! Qualified Therapists have the opportunity travel around the world. Cruise liners employ many Beauty Therapists, working on cruise ships offer some of the most up-to-date, cutting-edge treatments, so your professional development will proceed rapidly. Contracts are usually around 8 months, with literally hundreds of cruise ships travelling the world, there is no shortage of jobs.

The opportunity to open your Beauty Salon, the demand for waxing, tanning, facials and nails is at an all time high. The traditional avenue for Beauty Therapy graduates is to work in a salon.

Gain employment as a Therapist in a Day Spa. This is a real hot spot for the beauty industry. Clients are flocking to day spas which offer a mini-holiday - rejuvenation and relaxation.

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