New academy for those interested in becoming nail technicians

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

The Martin Academy of Gel Nails over the past six months has been overwhelmed by the interest and response to its gel course in Galway.

Get the qualification you need for a career in make-up artistry

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

The International School of Make-up Artistry is currently taking enrolments for its full time and part time courses. For those who currently hold an ITEC qualification, the teacher training part time course may be of interest. This ITEC lecturing course qualifies you with an international qualification and you will be eligible to tutor in an ITEC registered college on successful completion.

2017 off to a busy start in St Pat’s

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

Open day
St Pat’s Boys' Primary School, Lombard Street, Galway, will hold an open day on Thursday February 2. Prospective pupils from second to sixth class and parents are welcome from 2pm to 4pm. Drop in for a cup of tea and a chat with the friendly teachers and staff. This is the ideal opportunity to see the classes at work and have your questions answered. Parents and children can also learn about the extracurricular activities and educational facilities available in this school in the heart of Galway city.

Learning Irish is fun with Cúrsa Gramco

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

Cúrsa Gramco is a three week Irish language course run by Séamas Ó Máirtín and his dedicated teachers in St Mary’s College in Galway city. Mr Ó Máirtín decided to set up Cúrsa Gramco so as to make the learning of Irish an enjoyable and positive experience. The course incorporates an understanding of the nuts and bolts of the language so that students become independent learners. Study skills are central to the course so that students learn how to self-assess.

New Year, new learning

Fri, Jan 20, 2017

The New Year brings about the renewing of the previous year's promises of getting into shape, travelling more, and enjoying the finer things in life. However, 2017 may enable you to try out something different, be it a new sport, a new pastime, or even an opportunity to enroll in a course to learn a new skill.

HealthSET offers QQI Level 5 healthcare courses in Galway

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

The healthcare sector in Ireland has witnessed significant changes in the past 10 years. Increased regulation now means carers and healthcare workers are required to obtain QQI accredited courses to work in the care sector. HealthSET is a QQI accredited healthcare training company which specialises in QQI Level 5 healthcare courses for care workers.

HealthSET QQI courses are taught by highly experienced registered nurse tutors which allows learners to gain access to up-to-date clinical practices. With high learner satisfaction rates and small class sizes, adult learners gain high quality tuition and one-to-one support. Carers will learn hands-on nursing care skills through assimilated scenerios and practical demonstrations under the supervision of qualified nurses.

Sean-nós dancing classes return to Club Áras na nGael

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Monday January 30 will see the return of Club Áras na nGael’s popular sean-nós dancing classes, under the expert tuition of Connemara sean-nós dancer Pádraig Ó hOibicín.

Irish classes for adults at Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Register now for Conradh na Gaeilge’s Irish course for adults. Classes focus on conversational Irish and cater to all levels, and commence the week of Monday January 30.

New Spanish classes starting in February at the Spanish Institute

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

The new term at The Spanish Institute for adults, teenagers, and children starts on February 6 and will offer a variety of Spanish classes to all levels, from beginner to advanced. The new schedule of classes is available on the institute’s website www.spanishinstitute.ie and on its Facebook page Spanish Institute Galway.

Get the qualification you need for a career in make-up artistry

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

The International School of Make-up Artistry is currently taking enrolments for its full time and part time courses. For those who currently hold an ITEC qualification, the teacher training part time course may be of interest. This ITEC lecturing course qualifies you with an international qualification and you will be eligible to tutor in an ITEC registered college on successful completion.

CIPD award coaching and consulting

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Once the domain of top athletes and sporting teams, coaching is one of the most practical ways to enable employees to give their best and to create organisations to which people want to belong. Ask the best leaders in any organisation how they learned to be successful, and you often hear the same answer, they had a good mentor.

Add to your skillset in 2017

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Now is the time to motivate yourself and complete a course that will enhance your knowledge and add to your skillset. Enhance your career options, adapt to changes in the world of work, or simply get the old brain cells working again. Lifelong learning is very much a part of the world we live in today.

New academy for those interested in becoming nail technicians

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

The Martin Academy of Gel Nails over the past six months has been overwhelmed by the interest and response to its gel course in Galway.

Happy New Year from the French Institute

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

This is the time of the year for les bonnes résolutions. Start 2017 by joining a French class in the pleasant environment of the well-established French Institute, Galway's very own French school, located in the Bridge Mills. The friendly staff are fully qualified, very experienced, and native; thus ensuring all students are immersed in an authentic linguistic and cultural experience.

Upskill in 2017 with a QQI award in payroll or bookkeeping

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

GPA Solutions is offering a range of QQI Level 5 business awards catering for learners wishing to advance their business skills or for those who simply wish to gain an introduction to payroll or computerised accounts.

This year sees the start of two courses, a manual and computerised payroll award and a manual and computerised bookkeeping award (QuickBooks).

Learn to paint with award winning Beechmount Art Studio

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Beechmount Art Studio is going from strength to strength by expanding to offer classes in the new location of The Glassroom in Brazco Coffee Academy, Oranmore. The multi award winning Lackagh based art studio has grown considerably since it opened in August 2014 and now offers a wide and varied range of adult classes including oil, acrylic, drawing, and watercolour classes.

Engage ’17: Adult Learning Event that focuses on you!

Mon, Jan 16, 2017

If you are interested in upskilling, changing careers, or are unsure about what study option to take, then come along to Engage ’17 on Saturday, 28th January in the Connacht Hotel from 10-1pm.

Don’t leave it until secondary school to get help with maths

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

This is the advice for all parents of primary school children who are experiencing difficulties at school with this core subject. Frank Murphy, manager of FCL Galway, explains that one of the keys to success in maths is having a solid fluency in the foundational maths skills that are taught in primary school. Too often, students do not get sufficient practice at the different basic skills and so lack the confidence needed to tackle the more complex ideas that appear in secondary school mathematics and beyond. Often students lack the necessary fluency and feel that they are “no good at maths”.

Maths skills build one on top of the other starting with addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and division with remainders. It is only when the core skills are sufficiently secure that the student can proceed on to more complex computation in fractions, decimals, percentages, and algebra. Mastering maths is similar to mastering the piano: the growth of each skill is gradual and cumulative, each new improvement being built upon earlier achievements.

Making a good start to CAO Application 2017 this month

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

Deadline
The normal closing date for CAO Application 2017 is Wednesday February 1 at 5.15pm, with an online facility to amend course choices from February 6 to March 1 at 5.15pm.

Beechmount Art Studio expands to Oranmore

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

Beechmount Art Studio has launched a range of classes in its new facility at The Glassroom in Brazco Coffee Academy, Oranmore.

The next term of classes for adults, teens, and children at this multi-award winning art studio based in Lackagh, only 20 minutes from Galway city, is commencing the end of January and with some 14 classes weekly in two locations, there is bound to be a class that suits you.

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