HETAC

The Higher Education and Training Awards Council is the legal successor to NCEA. HETAC is the qualifications awarding body for third-level educational institutions outside the university sector. HETAC was established by the Irish Government on 11 June 2001, under the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999. Further information is available on the
HETAC website at http://www.hetac.ie/

FETAC

As the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland , the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) gives people the opportunity to gain recognition for learning in education or training centres, in the work place and in the community.

CITY & GUILDS

City & Guilds is the leading provider of vocational qualifications in the United Kingdom. Our qualifications assess skills that are of practical value in the work place. They are recognised for their quality and are valued by employers in every sector of business. With over 500 qualifications to choose from there's bound to be one that's right for you - whatever your situation. Whether you're in work or preparing for work, at college or a training provider, we've got the qualifications that really make a difference. For employers, we also offer the training and qualifications that will help you develop a skilled workforce.

Edinburgh Business School 

Edinburgh Business School (EBS) is the Graduate School of Business of Heriot-Watt University, the University being the degree-awarding body. The School, established in 1997, marked a milestone in Heriot-Watt University's provision of postgraduate management education and executive development. EBS offers a portfolio of business education programmes delivered on a variety of learning platforms.

                                                                                                                                                                       

CompTIA

For 22 years, the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), has been dedicated to advancing the growth of the information technology (IT) industry and those working within it. With more than 19,000 members in 89 countries, CompTIA is the leading global IT trade association with influence in all areas of the IT industry worldwide

ACCA

ACCA is recognised and respected across the world. It was set up almost 100 years ago and currently has nearly 300,000 students and members in 160 countries.

THE INSTITUTE OF COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT

The Institute of Commercial Management is a globally recognised and respected Foundation dedicated to supporting business, personal and professional development

LIMPERTS ACADEMY OF DESIGN

Limpert's Academy is an international awarding body that was created to meet the growing demand for quality design education, that is relevant to today's market. If you're thinking about Design, then find out more by looking at our Design Courses in the Course Listing section.

MICROSOFT

The program provides a complete solution with great benefits for all academic institutions, to train and certify their students in Office to achieve the internationally recognised Microsoft Office Specialist qualification. A total training and certification solution is offered from the provision of courseware based on Microsoft Press Step-by-Step training materials, to performance based examinations.

ILEX

ILEX (UK) offer an extensive range of vocational legal programmes for people employed in, or seeking employment across,  a variety of occupational sectors where knowledge of the law is either  necessary, beneficial or desirable. ILEX Paralegal Programmes are offered through the City & Guilds network of training providers.

ILM

Institute of Leadership & Management exists to support, develop and inform managers at every stage of their careers. ILM offers a wide selection of flexible leadership and management qualifications and specialist member services. They work closely with organizations of all shapes and sizes to understand and meet their leadership and management development
needs. 

IITD

The Irish Institute of Training & Development (IITD) was established in 1969 and is the professional body representing approximately 2,000 professional and student members involved in human resource training and development in Ireland. Members work in all sectors – business, industry, consultancy, voluntary, public sector, education and the community. The mission of the Institute is ‘to ensure (guarantee) best practice in training and development in Ireland by identifying, implementing, and monitoring international standards…providing professional education in training and development…(and) to support members by providing a basis for member certification in a way that enhances continuing professional development and thus employment opportunities’ (www.iitd.ie).

ECDL

ECDL is the global governing body of the world’s leading end-user computer skills certification programme, the European Computer Driving Licence. In Ireland the ECDL programmes are administered by ICS Skills, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Irish Computer Society (ICS), the national body for IT professionals in Ireland. With over 5 million participants, the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) is the world’s largest vendor-neutral end-user computer skills certification and is internationally recognised as the global benchmark in the area. ‘The ICS supports the continuous development of professional IT knowledge and skills, as well as promoting every citizen’s participation in the Information Society’ (www.ics-skills.ie).

Irish Academy of Public Relations

Irish Academy of Public Relations was founded in 1992 along with its sister college, The Irish Academy. Both colleges specialise in education and training in the field of communications. The Academy’s mission is to provide courses of study and skills based training, at all levels, which are educationally inspiring, comprehensive, contemporary and industry-relevant.

CIPD

The Chartered Institute of Personnel Development is Ireland and the UK's leading professional body for those involved in the management and development of people. With over 130,000 members, CIPD aims to continuously advance the management and development of people to the benefit of individuals, employers and the community at large, be the professional body for those specialising in advancing the management and development of people and be recognised as the leading authority and influence in the field of people management and development.  Membership of CIPD is widely accepted by employers as a requirement and programmes are internationally recognised.

ACELS

The Advisory Council for English Language Schools was established in 1969 under the auspices of the Irish Department of Education & Science to control standards in EFL schools and organisations through an inspection/recognition scheme. ACELS administers the scheme which leads to School Recognition by the Department of Education & Science.  ACELS' remit also includes recognition of teacher training (TEFL) courses and the development of materials and examinations for overseas students.