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National Children's Nurseries Association:
The National Children's Nurseries Association (NCNA), based in south of Dublin City, Ireland was established in 1988 to promote high standards of quality childcare. We have a membership of 800 organisations throughout Ireland, the majority of which are full day-care providers for children aged 3mths - 6yrs. We offer a range of childcare courses in centres throughout the country including FETAC Level 5 and Level 6 childcare certificate courses. Locations include Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Meath, Kerry, Sligo among many others.

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We offer the following childcare courses in Ireland:

FETAC Level 5 Childcare Certificate Course:
6 Mandatory Modules: Caring for Children (0 - 6 years); Working in Childcare; Child Development; Early Childhood Education; Work Experience; Communications

2 Elective Modules: Care Provision and Practice; Challenging Behaviour.

FETAC Level 6 Childcare Courses Include:
- Advanced Certificate in Supervision in Childcare
- Supervision in Childcare
- Child Development
- Early Childhood Programmes
- Social and Legal Issues in Childcare
- Communications Module

Online Childcare Training:
NCNA Online Virtual Training Centre offers high quality training without having to leave work or home. You receive the same materials, notes and experienced tutors, and as much participant interaction as you would have in a normal classroom.

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Dublin City University, Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Courses / Programs
Dublin City University is delighted to offer a brand-new post-graduate MA in Comparative Literature. This exciting new Master of Arts degree is designed to further the student's knowledge and proficiency in English literature. This programme offers graduates in languages, and related arts and humanities subjects, a cross-disciplinary, inter-medial training, which includes theoretical aspects and practical analysis of literature. This degree can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis.

DCU is the only Irish university offering such a degree. Graduates in languages and related arts and humanities subjects now have the opportunity to combine their chosen disciplines in their postgraduate studies. Some of the students who have been awarded this MA have gone on to do a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature. Others are now literary critics, writers, editors working with publishers, teachers, academics, librarians and cultural event organisers.
Modules on the MA in Comparative Literature course include:

- Introduction to Comparative Literature
- Methodologies in Comparative Literature
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- Gender in the French and Spanish Novels
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- Orientalism and Exoticism in Literature and Film
- European Cinema
- Representations of Alterity
- Travel Literature
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Cork College of Commerce
Courses / Programs
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.
Certificate and Diploma courses in career fields such as:
- Repeat for honours and Adult Leaving Certificate Department
- Office Administration
- Computer Courses
- Applied Languages, Tourism and Courses for International Students
- Business Studies
- Complementary Therapy
- Health Studies, Childcare and Montessori
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National College Of Ireland, Dublin
Courses / Programs
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 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. NCI's courses are accredited by HETAC/FETAC and qualify for relevant grants, free fees (full-time programmes / courses) and tax relief.
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Independent College Dublin
Courses / Programs
Independent College Dublin, located in central Dublin, Ireland, is a private third level college offering undergraduate, Postgraduate and Professional programmes in Accountancy, Law, Journalism and the Arts. Our programms are designed to get you into and to the top of your chosen career.

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- ACCA / CPA / CPD
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Dublin Barista School
Courses / Programs
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 2.
- Introduction to Barista Skills (2.5 hours)
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Childcare / Healthcare Career Information
Courses / Programs
Would you like to start a new career in the rewarding field of childcare or early childhood education? There are a wide variety of job opportunities in Ireland within this field, including preschool teacher, creche or daycare worker, special needs assistant or child-minder in your own home, among many others. There is also plenty of scope for career progression. You can start your career with very little experience and study for a qualification whilst you are working. You could also climb the career ladder by gaining higher qualifications and becoming a supervisor or manager/ coordinator.

The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national body for further education and training in Ireland. They offer a wide range of childcare courses through recognised educational institutions or training centres across Ireland. In addition, FETAC allows individuals the opportunity to gain recognition for education and training in the workplace or in the community.

A job that involves working with children is challenging but extremely rewarding. You will have the enjoyment of working with children, and the satisfaction of being involved in a child's physical, intellectual, social and emotional development.
FETAC Childcare Courses:

- Early Childhood Education & Care Support (Level 4 / 5 / 6)
- Caring for Children 0-6 years (Level 5)
- Working in Childcare (Level 5)
- Advanced Certificate in Childcare Supervision (Level 6)
- Child Development (Level 6)
- Special Needs Assisting (Level 5 / Level 6)
- Teaching Assistant Skills (Level 6)
- Social & Legal issues in Childcare (Level 6)
- Early Childhood Curriculum (Level 6)
- Supervision in Childcare (Level 6)
- Child Psychology (Level 6)
& more..