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Start the New Year with a new course

December 19, 2011 11:15 by Robert Ward
Enjoy Christmas but get your New Year off to a great start with a training courseTwas the night before Christmas and as stars twinkled on the frosty ground, all across the land small children snuggled... [More]
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Career Planning Can Give You The Edge As A Career Seeker

October 12, 2011 10:19 by Admin
Career planning is all about being prepared for change and taking opportunities in your career.Business changes on a continual basis and a perceptive career seeker will always be looking for the chanc... [More]
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Why further training in Ireland is so important to your career

October 12, 2011 10:17 by Admin
Further training in Ireland has become an important part of finding a job for many career seekers today.The economy moves and changes at a phenomenal rate and keeping up with changes in business and s... [More]
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IT Training In Ireland: Do You Need IT Training For All Jobs?

October 12, 2011 10:14 by Admin
IT training in Ireland is not just for people who intend on following a career as an IT engineer.Anyone who can show a potential employer that they have general IT skills is far more employable and at... [More]
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IrishJobs.ie Training

October 12, 2011 10:03 by Admin
IrishJobs.ie is committed to making sure that our users get the most out of the website.We provide a unique and objective perspective on the value of further training, education and development for Ir... [More]
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What you need for a career in cloud computing

August 30, 2011 11:12 by Robert Ward
So we have a few exciting jobs on offer which would you choose. We are looking for:· A Wrinkle Chaser· A Carroter· A Ballandeer Lopper· A Tonsorial ArtistSo how do these so... [More]
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The benefits of going back to college

July 28, 2011 11:08 by Robert Ward
I do a bit of running and if you are a morning jogger or an evening power walker I wonder if you have ever had this experience.You are running a few miles and starting to regret that glass of red last... [More]
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Jobs and Training in cloud computing

June 23, 2011 11:03 by Robert Ward
Every cloud has a silver lining they say. For those engaged in a job search it could be that the world of cloud computing could provide an opportunity.If you have been watching the news there have bee... [More]
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Springboard places create new opportunity to upskill

May 25, 2011 10:21 by Admin
Well if you haven’t heard it already the exciting news is that the Higher Education Authority and the Department of Education and Skills have launched Springboard.This initiative allows unemploy... [More]
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Do you need to do a marketing course?

January 20, 2011 10:10 by Robert Ward
So do you look at those “50 Greatest TV ads of all time” programmes and think, I could do that? Have you ever wanted to be a spin doctor or create brands like Google or Coca Cola? Dou you ... [More]
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What is an MBA?

January 4, 2011 05:55 by Admin
Many companies are now looking for those magical three letters on your CV before they’ll even consider you for a top management position.The MBA is such a popular and widely regarded qualificati... [More]
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Think global when assessing your training needs

November 25, 2010 10:07 by Robert Ward
Do you know your BRICS from your CIVETS? Well are you puzzled?BRICS stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. These are the emerging economies set to be the engine of growth for the wo... [More]
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Could a post grad get your career going?

June 30, 2010 10:00 by Robert Ward
So you have just moved into your mid thirties, got married, kids are on the way. The career is ok, but could be moving a little quicker. Those carefree days when you could go to the pub with the gang ... [More]
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Online learning - flexible education

March 19, 2010 09:56 by Robert Ward
Colleges are now offering more and more online or blended learning courses. Whereas an online course is delivered purely electronically a blended learning approach uses a combination of learning metho... [More]
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New course for finance professionals at NCI

February 12, 2010 09:53 by Robert Ward
You can’t stop the waves but you can learn to surf”So said John Kabat Zinn, a renowned expert on stress and anxiety. He might well have been talking about the financial services sector in ... [More]
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Upskill with the Portobello Institute

February 3, 2010 09:52 by Admin
The New Year is now well under way, you’re not using that gym membership quite as much as you thought you would, small flecks of mould are beginning to grow on those rice cakes you never ate, yo... [More]
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Start the New Year with a course

December 4, 2009 09:47 by Robert Ward
One of the best New Year’s resolutions I ever made was not to make any more New Year’s resolutions. A sad history of making them and never keeping them had finally caught up with me. I thi... [More]
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Study hard for career progress

October 30, 2009 09:43 by Robert Ward
Around Halloween time as the evenings draw in many students start to feel a little nervous. Students young and old are settling in to life at College.Perhaps now that the initial excitement of enterin... [More]
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An MBA significantly boosts earning power

October 22, 2009 09:31 by Admin
An MBA takes up to three years of grinds, hefty fees and waving goodbye to weekends. So for Ireland's MBAs, has the sacrifice delivered?7,500 of Ireland’s CEOs, Senior Managers and entrepreneurs... [More]
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Starting your own business? Should you do a course in entrepreneurship?

September 22, 2009 09:28 by Robert Ward
If you are thinking about starting your own business you might be considering a course in entrepreneurship or a start your own business course.If so you might be met with two opposing views.“Ent... [More]
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NCI offer free part-time courses to the unemployed.

July 22, 2009 09:21 by Robert Ward
If you are unemployed or have been made redundant it is now possible for you to do a part-time course at National College of Ireland free of charge.I am delighted to let WorkWise readers know that und... [More]
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Win the opportunity to 'Change your Life' with NCI & Metro

July 6, 2009 09:18 by Robert Ward
I’ve been writing a lot about the value of education, and in this tough economic climate the benefits are becoming increasingly obvious. Whether you’re seeking to join, return to or move u... [More]
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Return to learn and boost your career

May 30, 2009 09:15 by Robert Ward
Cartoonist Mart Bucella once said: “When it comes to staying young a mind lift beats a face lift any day”The message is that it is never too late to come back to learning. Clearly this is ... [More]
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Reboot your career with a course in computing

May 29, 2009 09:12 by Robert Ward
"Men are from Mars. Women are from Venus. Computers are from hell." If you agree with this quote you might just be suffering from an acute case of ‘computerphobia’  Forget bird or swi... [More]
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"Fail to prepare, Prepare to fail"

May 5, 2009 09:07 by Robert Ward
Roy Keane’s famous maxim on the importance of preparation and training can certainly be applied to everyone trying to manage their careers in this recession. Whether you sided with McCarthy or K... [More]
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Trade up to a better career

September 2, 2008 08:00 by Admin
Perhaps you will think I am crazy when I say this, but I believe now has Electronic Business School International never been a better time to consider a career in International Trade.What? You ask in ... [More]
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A facelift for education

May 30, 2008 07:56 by Admin
A new concept in Irish education has emerged with the foundation of Independent Colleges.The creation of this new, privately funded, third level college was announced in September 2007.Backed by Indep... [More]
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More workers ditch of the office for the classroom

May 23, 2008 07:49 by Admin
The numbers of workers swapping the office for the classroom is growing according to figures which have just been released.There are now over 10,500 full time students over the age of thirty in third ... [More]
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NUI Galway promote distance learning MSc in Biomedical Science

April 4, 2008 07:44 by Admin
Getting on in your career in these competitive days means more than just showing up for work. Taking the time to improve, enhance and grow your skills through further education and training can lead t... [More]
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Assess your training needs

February 5, 2008 07:48 by Admin
Through taking the time and initiative to improve your skills through continuing education, you’re improving your chances for a promotion. Advancing your career means more than just showing up f... [More]
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Could another degree improve your employability?

January 18, 2008 07:41 by Admin
A post-graduate qualification not only adds another string to your bow, it can boost your salary levels and widen your career options.As the job market becomes a more and more competitive place, many ... [More]
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Software Skillsnet: for all your software training needs

May 17, 2007 07:37 by Admin
The Software Skillnet group (ISA Skillnet) is an enterprise-led body. Their aim is to improve and build the capabilities of the Software Industry. Member companies and the Department of Enterprise, Tr... [More]
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Post-Grad Courses to help improve career prospects

February 22, 2007 07:33 by Admin
As the job market becomes a more and more competitive place, many people are opting to go to college while they work to improve their career prospects. In the rapidly changing workplace today, it is e... [More]
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IT certifications

September 29, 2006 07:28 by Admin
Certification: Who needs it?Given the increasing competition for jobs in the industry, insiders strongly advise professionals to get a qualification if they don’t already have one.They also advi... [More]
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What is ECDL and how can it help your career?

September 29, 2006 07:25 by Admin
A higher percentage of people in Ireland have enrolled for the ECDL than in any other country in the world.With five per cent of the population having done so we are world leaders by one clear percent... [More]
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Training in professional telephone skills

September 28, 2006 07:07 by Admin
Training in professional telephone skills is essential for any member of staff who spends time on the phone.The telephone is the most common communication tool in business today - whether with colleag... [More]
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Online courses in Macromedia products and other Web technologies.

September 28, 2006 07:04 by Admin
A New website has become the premier online corporate training source for mastering web authoring tools such as Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash. Macromedia and Element K, a leading provider of corpor... [More]
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Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) for Adults

September 28, 2006 07:03 by Admin
One of the major concerns in relation to unemployed people in Ireland is their generally low educational and skill levels and the resultant impact on their employment chances under current economic co... [More]
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First course in computer game development launched

September 27, 2006 07:01 by Admin
Carlow Institute of Technology is offering the first computer games development degree course in Ireland in September.The four-year honours degree course has 30 places and will give students a groundi... [More]
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Sales Training

September 27, 2006 06:59 by Admin
The SOS School of Sales provides training for sales professionals who want to move up the ladder in sales or for those who are looking for a new career in sales or customer service.The SOS School of S... [More]
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