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Trinity College Dublin is set to try out a new scheme in which 25 of its places will be offered to second level graduates via… Trinity Implements Pilot Scheme as Alternative to CAO

After decades of operating throughout a range of splintered facilities and colleges around Dublin, DIT has obtained a large campus which will unify it and… DIT New Campus

The Minister for Skills, Research and Innovation, Damien English TD, has advised students to consider a career in technology. Vacancies in the Information and Communications… Students Urged to Consider ICT Options

The latest figures to be released by the CAO show the main trends in this year’s college applications. One of the main trends was an… CAO Choices Trend Towards Business and IT

The Erasmus Programme, set up in 1987 by the European Union, is the most successful student exchange programme in the world and operates in 37… Erasmus Plus Programme

CAO application figures show that there has been a rise in the demand for third-level courses in business and commerce this year, with first preference… Rise in Demand for Business Courses

On November 5th at 12pm the CAO opened it’s application process for this year. This year applicants are advised to apply online where possible and… CAO Featured Courses

When the leaving certificate is finished, the dog-eared books full of highlighter marks that have been many student’s constant companions for the past year, will… CAO Change of Mind

Secondary school teachers continue to feel aggrieved at their exclusion from debates and decisions related to them and their students. This has become clearly apparent… Is the End Near for the Points Race?

The Leaving Certificate points system has survived for twenty years in the belief it is transparent and fair but major plans for change in the… Leaving Cert Reform for 2016

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) and Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) have recently announced a strategic alliance that will result in improved educational opportunities for… GMIT and LIT Partnership

Fitness Instructor Courses

Fitness instructor courses are available from a large number of providers. Image Fitness Training and the National Training Centre in Dublin offer both Personal Trainer and Fitness Instructor Courses and are suited to those who wish to work in Gyms or set up their own business as fitness trainers. Other institutes provide opportunities to become skilled as PE teachers or to work in other fitness roles such as Yoga instructors. View the following link to view courses for Fitness Instructor courses in Ireland

Online Courses

Online courses have become extremely popular with a huge variety offering various levels of expertise and qualifications. Certification is important if the course will be used for career purposes, whilst many introductory and leisure courses can be valuable on their own merits without need for certification. When doing an online course some research into the many options available can save time and money. View the following link to view some options for Online Courses in Ireland

Online Resources

Education and Training Boards provide a wide range of further education and adult learning options all around the country. Find out more about what your local ETB can provide at the following link - ETB's in Ireland

Education Funding is available for many students in Ireland. Before applying for a grant, it is important to review the eligibility criteria by selecting your student type based on whether you are PLC, Undergraduate, Postgraduate or considering study abroad. View the following link to find out more - Student grant funding with SUSI