There are many non-certified awards that do not fall on the National Framework of Qualifications. Some course providers might give hobbyist or introductory courses and issue a certificate of attendance at the end. Some training programmes might be technical or practical in nature or might have accreditation issued by an Awarding Body that’s not recognised by the NFQ. Some courses might issue non-NFQ certificates for those who wish to broaden their knowledge or skills in a particular area.
Unfortunately, there are no courses listed in our database in Non-Certified. We are dealing with course providers on a continual basis, so please do check back again. Meanwhile, feel free to use some of the options below.
Being able to speak a second language is like having a precious commodity. In recent years, the demand has surged for employees with foreign language skills. Ireland could do better in the multilingualism stakes. The vast majority – over ninety percent – of people in Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Sweden can […]
A massive €5 billion industry, the Irish hospitality industry is the fulcrum of a massive tourist industry, amongst the most successful anywhere in the world. There are currently 18,377 (2018 data) companies working in the hospitality-related accommodation and food services sector in Ireland, with a workforce of approximately 177,000. This compares to 148,000 at the […]
Classical studies is a fascinating area which provides an illuminating and detailed look at the ages of Classical Antiquity and the early Middle Ages. There is massive scope in terms of areas of focus in terms of Classical studies but common areas of focus are on the cultures and languages of Greco-Roman Antiquity and those […]
Whatever stage you are at, in either your academic or working career, it is never too late to change course and find a new direction. Postgraduate conversion courses were designed with that explicitly in mind. This is a course that allows you to change track in your career. Tempted? What next? Some conversion courses will […]
Can you teach someone to be an entrepreneur? Irish third-level institutions seem to think so. Colleges increasingly offer courses in entrepreneurship. In addition, many offer start-up workshops and summer programmes for students seeking to start their own companies. Whether or not students go on to start their own businesses, the skills associated with entrepreneurship, such […]
Irish people have suffered the same (albeit largely self-inflicted) fate as other countries in the Anglophone world in being largely monolingual. Thankfully, that attitude is changing with the ever-expanding range of language courses available. This reflects the growing hunger in Irish people for expressing themselves in a foreign language, beyond stock phrases such as – […]
Springboard+ courses are one of Ireland’s most important education initiatives for unemployed people. Springboard+ offers 5,855 free places on 181 courses to help unemployed people return to education and find highly paid jobs. The courses are at certificate, degree and master’s levels. These are all in areas where there are plenty of jobs. However, Springboard+ […]
Tempted to study abroad? When considering where to study at postgraduate level, there are a lot of factors to consider. Which is the best programme for you with regards cost, suitable accommodation, university supports, or programme content? Does the course you’re looking at provide teaching experience? Do they have a strong department, research background or […]
Kaizen is the Japanese word for ‘improvement’; back in the 1950s Toyota implemented a revolutionary approach to Process Improvement which would eventually become Lean Six Sigma. Almost seven decades later, this Programme is used in industries across the globe. Here in Ireland, it’s not only common practice in tech and manufacturing but across organisations big […]
Are you thinking of taking your Postgraduate Course in another country? Here at Postgrad.ie, we’ve compiled our top tips when it comes to undertaking postgraduate study further afield. Why Study Abroad? Travelling to another country to pursue a postgraduate course is an increasingly viable and attractive option for Irish students. One or more of the […]
