Options for part-time learning

ecksor

I'm currently doing Open University courses which I find to be excellently structured.

http://www.open.ac.uk/

BuffyBot

Oscail is also an option, but the range of courses they offer is smaller than the OU

BuffyBot

Just an additional thought - there are also a lot of evening/adult education courses around. Check out your local VEC for information. There is a huge variety of courses available across the country which a lot of people might not be aware of

City of Dublin VEC

Kildare VEC

Wicklow VEC

City of Galway VEC

A quick Google will bring up the other VEC's nationwide. If the courses listed aren't on the web, ring them and ask to speak to the Adult Education Officer - most VEC's have one, and they deal with these queries

BuffyBot

Ok, so I'm a bit bored at work and decided to have a trawl the web and compile some more links:

Part time courses - IT Tallaght

Part time courses - Griffith College Dublin

Part time courses - National College of Ireland

Part time courses - University of Ulster

Part time courses - Athlone IT

Part time courses - IT Blanchardstown

Part time courses - IT Carlow


A good information site is AONTAS - The National Association of Adult Education

Moonbeam

For short IT related courses I have found the following reasonable and good-

http://www.moresoftit.com/

Annasopra

http://www.nightcourses.com/


http://www.daycourses.com/

positron

Here's all the DIT Part-time courses.

DIT-Part-time courses

learner

There's also Kilroy's College who provide distance learning courses. Courses are not degree level but are more entry level. The qualifications aren't recognised by the government, but for the level they operate (beginner / vocational) their long standing reputation can be taken into account.

They would be comparable to ICS in the UK.

Highwayman

I have been doing some of the A+ training online.

Does anyone know much about the exams? What mark do you need to pass?

Shad0r

New Horizons do their courses in the evenings part time and at the weekend

IT Course List

Contact them for special Boards.ie pricing

randylonghorn

NUI Maynooth part-time courses - general

Two part-time degree options at the main campus;

distance learning B.Sc. in Rural Development;

a range of NUI Certificates and Diplomas offered in a variety of locations around the country.

NUIM - Kilkenny Campus

Two part-time degree options;

a number of part-time Diplomas and Certificates.

TJJP

BuffyBot wrote: »

Oscail is also an option, but the range of courses they offer is smaller than the OU

OSCAIL is being wound down though, so look into it carefully. It will still likely exist at DCU and current students will be unaffected. If looking to sign-up in coming years it might be worth clarifying the arrangements for course delivery as it may involve trips to DCU.

ange777

Hi

Do you know any part-time courses in Law (llm etc)

annemac

I am interested in getting some specialist training- am working as an SNA and will have pupil with autism from September - I'm looking at the some courses run by www.icepe.eu they look very good , some courses need no prior qualifications, but I'm just wondering if you need to be a teacher to do the advanced diploma in inclusive education? -would love to do the ABA training and work as a home tutor, - lgrateful for any advice,
Thanks in advance,
Annemac

motherfunker

I am finishing a Level 7 Building services engineering degree this June and I want to get a Level 8 qualification through distance learning. Are there any good engineering colleges that do recognized courses.

kittensoft1984

Hey,

does anyone know of any part time/distance learning course in either Child Psychology or psychology??

If part time can....Dublin based?

Cheers guys!

Jo73

I am currently in my last year of a PGCE (Post grad cert of education) it's pretty useful and now the only way you can take up lecturing in a class room. It can be done by distnce learning or by attendance, once a week for example. It's handy as it is a generic course, so anything you have a qualification in you can lecture in! It's also free currently. Nice way to diversify your knowledge.

motherfunker

Jo73 wrote: »

I am currently in my last year of a PGCE (Post grad cert of education) it's pretty useful and now the only way you can take up lecturing in a class room. It can be done by distnce learning or by attendance, once a week for example. It's handy as it is a generic course, so anything you have a qualification in you can lecture in! It's also free currently. Nice way to diversify your knowledge.

Can you do this with a level 8 degree or do you need a masters? I presume you cant do it with a level 7 degree can you?

samhain's son

Where can you do this course, I think a PGCE by distance learning sounds ideal for me. Can you do the teaching experience part in any local school?

Ro2009

Hi, not sure if I've posted this in the right thread, I'm training to be a chef at the moment however pastry class in college isn't that great, I'm wondering does anyone know of any evening or sunday classes specialising in pastry? even one day courses. I am really interested in pastry but I just don't get to do enough of it. Any suggestions, much appreciated

LordDorington

Does anyone know how one would go about becoming an adult education officer?

LordDorington

ange777 wrote: »

Hi

Do you know any part-time courses in Law (llm etc)

Hi mybest mate is doing a three year course in Portobello college in Law or legal studies sorry I know there is a difference so no offence to those already qualified! I dont know the exact name of the course but I know it will allow her to do her training as a solicitor at the end so takes about five years in total? I will check with her tomorrow and repost but if you go onto their website they should have all the info there that you need

good luck!:)

chris joans

hi does any one know where would i get some info on business & Account course full time or long distance in galway area or Athlone either would suit, im tired of FAS they are very unhelpful im registered with them, but i dont find that they want me to get a course outside the fas circle. its doing my head in at this stage im 2 months out of work. i want to do a course that will be regonized in companies. HELP:(

mimmi

www.qualifax.ie is the place to search all courses.

fififairy

I'm interested in doing a Retail Management Diploma/Degree as I already work in the industry but I have no qualifications!!
There seems to be plenty of them at all levels....but anyone any experience of them or which course the best???

Honey-ec

TJJP wrote: »

OSCAIL is being wound down though, so look into it carefully. It will still likely exist at DCU and current students will be unaffected. If looking to sign-up in coming years it might be worth clarifying the arrangements for course delivery as it may involve trips to DCU.

Really? I'm a third of the way through the History & Literature degree and this is the first I've heard of it.

PCX

Honey-ec wrote: »

Really? I'm a third of the way through the History & Literature degree and this is the first I've heard of it.

The post you quoted was from over 5 years ago so i would say that the info is out of date by now!!

Smac!

Looking to further myself in hydraulics...I have 3 years hands on experience but would like to study, get a cert in something hydraulic related!

cheallaigh_ie

I'm looking to do a part-time Graphic Design diploma/degree. The only one I can find at the moment is in Dublin. Does anyone know of any others that are available in Munster or Carlow/Kilkenny? I'm based in Waterford and Tipp and work full time so have to do it part-time.

TerrySpring

Does anyone know where I can study economics to degree level in the evening or through distance learning? I studied it in first year in NUI Maynooth and would like to study it to degree level to be qualified to teach it in post-primary schools. I am looking into building it up module by module if needs be. Any help would be much appreciated.

myusername011

Hi everyone, did you check Fitzwilliam Institute? They have a part-time Diploma in Oracle Programming starting on the 12th September...

stillatit

myusername011 wrote: »

Hi everyone, did you check Fitzwilliam Institute? They have a part-time Diploma in Oracle Programming starting on the 12th September...

hmmmm....this looks like the Fitzwilliam Institute sneakily trying to draw attention.

xkariex

Does anyone know if there is any colleges outside of Dublin that do CIPD courses? Would a Cert in HR be sufficient instead of CIPD?

cmsuser_jw12

Looking for new opportunities to study in Dublin any ideas?

Marta_M

Hello. And I am currently taking courses remotely at EnglishPapa. Classes are held online by zoom

carena wang

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LaraPeter

That is great!

annrick

That is exactly what I need

jeremeysolo

Hi there,

Here are some concise options for part-time learning

Online courses: Learn at your own pace through platforms like Coursera, Udemy, and EdX.

Evening classes at community colleges: Take part-time classes at local community colleges.

Continuing education programs: Explore part-time courses offered by universities for personal and professional development.

Professional certifications: Obtain industry-recognized certifications to enhance your skills.

Language courses: Learn a new language through flexible part-time courses.

Moonbeam

I noticed in some of the online colleges that it is cheaper nearly to do a whole award then just a few modules.

I found this lot the cheapest https://progressivecollege.ie/courses/ especially with the extra discount and so far I am enjoying their course.

I opted for online only so I can do it and watch the lectures in my own time.

I have heard great things about The open college from people that have done courses with them and their SNA course is excellent. https://www.theopencollege.com/courses/