National College Of Ireland: National College of Ireland is committed to advancing knowledge in its specialist areas of business, human resource management, accountancy, finance, computing and community studies. With an established track record for widening participation into higher levels of education, the college offers full and part-time courses from foundation to degree and postgraduate level. All courses are fully accredited and delivered from our state-of-the-art IFSC campus and across a network of 30 regional centres.
NCI is committed to advancing knowledge in its specialist areas of business, human resource management, marketing, accountancy, finance, computing and community studies. With an established track record for widening participation into higher levels of education, the college offers full and part-time courses from foundation to degree and postgraduate level. All full-time programmes are covered under the free-fees initiative and the Higher Education Grant Scheme and all courses are fully accredited.
We offer the following online / flexible distance learning courses:
- NCI Certificate in Managing Teams - Online course
- BA (Honours) in Human Resource Management - Flexible Learning course
Study at a time and place that suits you:
Reflecting the Jesuit value of social justice on which it was founded, National College of Ireland focuses on widening participation in higher education and on providing a student experience that allows individual potential to be fully realised. With a state-of-the-art campus in Dublin’s International Financial Services Centre, the college has a unique student demographic; 80% of students are part time evening students, while 30% attend at one of over 30 off-campus locations around the country.
The Institute of Public Administration is the Irish national centre for development of best practice in public administration and public management. Our training and education programmes are tailored to the needs of public servants. The IPA also ensures that the distant student, whether at undergraduate or postgraduate level, is supported in their studies through attendance at seminars and tutorials, contact with academic staff through e-mail and telephone help-lines and library services which can be accessed electronically and at a distance.
Bachelor of Arts Degree (BA) in Public Management, Diploma in Public Management (DPM), Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS), Diploma in Business Studies (DBS), MA in Public Management programme, MA in Healthcare Management, MA in Local Government Management, Higher Diploma in Public Management (HDPM) & more...
Irish Training & Educational Centre (ITEC) is Ireland’s biggest provider of accredited, quality assured home study diploma courses, providing a range of business and computer courses. Established in the late 1990’s we set out to become the most professional provider of home-study / distance learning courses.
You progress at a pace that suits you. This, combined with the convenience and comfort of studying at home in a relaxed atmosphere, the total confidentiality of the arrangements, and the fact that you do not have the bother and expense to travel anywhere are overwhelming reasons why so many people choose this method of learning over conventional attendance learning. Also, when you chose ITEC, you choose a friendly organisation, one that cares, one that is interested in your progress and success and one that constantly ensures that its materials are always up-to-date.
So whether you want to make a career start or career change, work from home, learn a new skill, return to the work-place, improve your job prospects, earn extra income or start your own business venture, you'll find there's a topic here to suit you.
Business / Management Courses:
- Business Administration - Level 1
- Business Administration - Level 2
- Business Management
- Business Planning
- Business Studies – Levels 1 & 2
- Business Writing Skill
Computer Courses:
- Creating and Building a Business Online
- Internet Search Engine Skills
- Introduction to Computers
- Web Design
Additional Courses: Provided in areas such as childcare, beauty, arts, sales and marketing, sports and many more...
Please see the Programs Page for a full list of courses.
Based in Cork, Ireland, IPICS Education provides online and in-class operation management courses.
Our APICS Certified Master and Lead Instructors deliver the education and training through public courses, in-house courses, and distance learning courses.
We are Irelands Premier Partner to APICS - The Association of Operations Management (USA).
Online / In-House Operations Management Training Courses:
• CPIM: Certified in Production and Inventory Management
• CSCP: Certified Supply Chain Professional
• CLTD: Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution
• LSS: Lean Six Sigma
• PMP: Project Management Professional
Oscail is the National Distance Education Centre of Ireland. Established in 1982 on the campus of Dublin City University, our mission is to provide adults with access to third level education regardless of location, employment, domestic or personal circumstances, or prior qualifications. We offer you the chance to achieve an Irish university qualification without changing your current lifestyle.
No previous qualifications are required for our undergraduate programmes if you are over 23 years of age. You can study in your own time, at your own pace and wherever is most convenient, with the help of our specially written self-instructional course texts. You don't have to attend any formal lectures.
Diploma & Degree Distance Learning Courses:
- Diploma in Arts
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
- Bachelor of Science (Hons)
Postgraduate Distance Learning Courses:
- MSc in Operations Management
- MSc in Internet Systems
- MSc in Information Systems Strategy
- MSc in Management for Sustainable Development
Located in Dublin, Ireland, The Irish Academy of Public Relations specialises in online education and training in the field of communications. The Academy's certificate and diploma courses are studied online by students all over the world. The Academy's courses in events management, public relations, journalism and grammar are all available online.
In addition, the Academy also offers radio and TV presenting courses in Dublin which are all practical, educationally inspiring, comprehensive, contemporary and industry-relevant. The Academy also accredits colleges throughout Ireland who offer our PR, Journalism and Event Management courses in lecture-settings.
The trainers, lecturers and tutors of the Academy are all highly respected practitioners in their fields, who work as journalists, event managers, PR consultants and teachers. The Academy has been awarding Certificates and Diplomas to Irish and international students since 1992.
- Certificate in Public Relations
- Certificate in Journalism
- Diploma in Event Management
- Certificate in English Grammar
- Certificate in Online Marketing
- Diploma in Radio Journalism
- Radio Presenters Course
- Television Presenters Course
eBSI Export Academy - International Trade Courses Online
Courses / Programs
Based in Dublin, Ireland, eBSI Export Academy is an online distance learning institute that specialises in Certificate and Diploma programs in International Trade, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Logistics, Purchasing, Finance, Shipping, Exports, Warehousing, Manufacturing, eBusiness & Digital Marketing.
We also specialize in short online courses in career fields including Administrative Skills, Human Resources, MS Office Skills, Personal Development, Sales & Marketing, Supervisors & Management, and Workplace Essentials.
Our ITS Accreditiation program is accredited by the Institute of Export, UK, the oldest and most prestigious Institute of its kind in the world.
eBSI is a proud member of the International Association of Trade Training Organisations (IATTO), The International Chamber of Commerce Banking Commission, and the International Chamber of Commerce Customs & Trade Facilitation Commission. It is also a strategic Partner of the World Trade Centres in Dublin, Ireland and Boston, USA.
Student Testimonials: "Tutors are highly experienced with excellent communication skills, and the online campus and student interaction is a major benefit. Highly recommended and very worthwhile indeed!"
- Gavin, International Trade Executive, UK
"The ITS Accreditation has exceeded my expectations. I have finished the programme but I am still hooked on participation in the online activities."
- Mark, Software Consultant, USA
• Online Certificate Courses
- eBusiness & Internet Marketing
- Social Media & Internet Marketing
- International Digital Marketing
- Export Development Foundation
- Export Logistics
- Trade for Trade Finance Practitioners