Colleges & Career Training in Ireland: College in Cork, post-leaving certificate (PLC) courses, diploma, certificate courses in business studies, computer training, childcare, Montessori teaching, office administration, complementary / beauty therapy, FETAC, ITEC, evening courses in the Munster region
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 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.
Cork College of Commerce is located in the heart of Cork city, it is only a 20 minute walk from Cork rail station, and 15 minutes from Cork Bus Station.
Located in the heart of Dublin city centre, Infinity Business College is an independent institution for the provision of further education.
Established to provide quality education at an affordable price range, we offer English language programs as well as a wide range of academic, professional and vocational qualifications.
Topics include Business, Management, Information Technology, Travel and Hospitality, and Accountancy.
Infinity Business College prides itself in welcoming students from all over the World. We strive to offer a personal service and are available at all times for consultation on academic or personal matters.
We are an accredited English Language School recognised by ACELS, a service of Quality and Qualifications Ireland, for English Language teaching (ELT).
At Infinity Business College, we understand that every student is different and we aim to ensure that your experience with us will be a positive and long-lasting one.
Our school features an active and engaging student population with regular excursions, social events and cultural tours ensures a lively and fun experience.
Located in Raheny, North Dublin, Ireland, Walmer College & Holistic Centre offers holistic medicine and I.T.E.C. diploma courses in holistic massage, anatomy and physiology, aromatherapy, indian head massgae, stone therapy massage, onsite massage, stress management massage, thai massage and sports massage. We also provide diploma courses in diet and nutrition, beauty specialist and refexology as well as workshops and evening classes in reiki, integrated energy therapy, kinesiology and teacher training courses including the Diana Cooper School.
For those interested in becoming a I.T.E.C. lecturer we offer a diploma in lecturing. Our aim is to introduce you to a world of complementary therapies and educate you in the area of your choice. As well as operating as a teaching therapy centre, Walmer also boasts a long established & extensive complementary clinic with the most professionally skilled practitioners in the field, promoting personal growth and development through the holistic approach to living.
Dublin International Foundation College (DIFC) offers university preparation undergraduate and graduate foundation courses as a pathway to top universities in Ireland and the UK. We are located on the South Circular Road in Dublin, just a 15 minute walk from the city centre. There are currently 5,000 students on campus, studying on a full & part-time basis.
Since 1999, we have placed more than 800 international students in our partner universities in Ireland and the UK. DIFC has been appointed by the university consortium NCUK as their exclusive delivery centre in Ireland for NCUK foundation courses.
Our complete package includes English courses, assistance with study visas, secure on-campus accommodation - and a guaranteed place at an Irish or UK university, upon successful completion of the NCUK foundation course.
During our foundation courses, students participate in the NCUK/DIFC university placement system. Designed to make university entrance easy for international students, it provides one-to-one counselling and advice, along with a coordinated application procedure. Upon successful graduation, there is guaranteed placement into NCUK partner universities in Ireland and the UK.
University preparation & foundation courses (university pathways):
- NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY): Prepares international students for university entrance at undergraduate level
- NCUK Graduate Diploma: Foundation course prepares students for university entrance at postgraduate level
- IFY - Science/Health Studies (Medical Route)
- Academic/Pre-Foundation English: General English courses designed to prepare you for our NCUK foundation courses, as well as IELTS & ETAPP exam preparation
Portobello Institute, located in Dublin Ireland, is a private college offering intensive post-leaving certificate training to students of all ages. All courses have been designed to meet the demands of wide and expanding industries where employment is ensured for successful graduate.
Each tutor is highly qualified and skilled at recognising individual student educational and personal requirements. The College selects only tutors who have a multitude of work experience which can be called upon by the students in the form of effective careers advice. Training standards are extremely high and each full-time student undertakes a practical work experience programme designed to give him/her an invaluable insight and experience in to their chosen sector. Successful students have the opportunity to gain a host of qualifications and are also awarded a college diploma on completion of their training that is based on continuous assessment rather than a final examination.
At the end of the course year the college hosts its annual Graduation Ceremony, at which students are presented with their Portobello Institute Certificate.
Griffith College Dublin was established in 1974 and is now the largest independent college in Ireland, with a student population of over 5,000, including approximately 700 international students. It is based on a seven-acre campus in Dublin city centre. It is ranked the #1 Journalism and Accountancy College in Ireland. New developments in 2003 include the GCD Graduate Business School for postgraduate business programmes to MBA level, and the Griffith English Language Institute for year-round English language programmes. With comprehensive courses, recreational and sporting facilities, cutting-edge computer technology, luxury on-campus accommodation and regular social events, Griffith College Dublin is the ideal choice for international students. Indeed at present there are students from 56 different countries studying at the college.
- BA in Accounting and Finance
- BA in Business Studies
- BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management
- BA (Hons) in Journalism and Visual Media
- BA (Ord) in Interior Design
- BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture
- BA Fashion Design
- BSc (Hons) in Computing Science
- BA Legal Studies
- LLB (Hons) in Irish Law
- BA in Business and Law
The Waverley Academy, with schools on the Old Naas Road in Dublin 12; in Santry in Dublin 9 and in Bandon, Co. Cork, is an international accredited training academy that delivers a wide range of Beauty and Massage related courses and services for those at the start of their career right up to business owners.
The Academy is a family run business with customer care at the core of it’s ethos. It was established more than 13 years ago and has progressed to Ireland’s leading Beauty and Massage Academy providing life changing opportunities for many of it’s graduates. We are the first company in the industry to supply multimedia learning aids for students which include DVD's, CD's and audio aids. The Waverley Academy is now Synonymous with quality training with pass rates averaging between 95% to 100% across all departments.