Visual merchandising is the practice in the retail industry of developing floor plans and three-dimensional displays to maximise sales.

You’ll develop mastery in the theory and strategies of visual merchandising, practical competence in the skills needed for retail display, and an understanding of brand image and consumer behaviour and be able to operate at a high level in the retail industry.

This programme will allow you to develop a range of skills for professional vocal performance in a variety of contexts.  You will also develop your scholarly knowledge and inquiry through engaging academic studies focused on singing and artistic practice in educational, social, community and health settings.

You will focus and advance your vocal performance practice through individual voice lessons combined with group performance, ensemble and musicianship classes. Vocalists engaged in this course at the Irish World Academy will explore a range of vocal styles and traditions. Students enter the programme from popular (CCM), music theatre/stage school, singer/songwriter, folk, sacred or choral backgrounds (among others). You will find that the core aspects of the programme will support your development across multiple styles, broadening your singing and developing functional awareness of your instrument.  

Do you enjoy working with computers and have an aptitude for creativity and design? Are you interested in designing and coding for the web and mobile devices? This Web and Digital Media course will respond to your needs by providing you with a strong foundation for entry into the online digital media sector. A practical approach to teaching and learning is taken and assessments are modelled on industry practices.

This course provides participants with skills and competencies to work in a wide range of eBusiness contexts or continue on to higher education and training. The total credit value required for this certificate is 120 credits. This course also offers learners an opportunity to gain City & Guilds accreditation.

This practical, entry-level program is designed to equip learners with the fundamental technical  curriculum that  focuses on mastering basic welding processes, including MIG, TIG, and Manual Metal Arc (Stick) welding. Students will gain hands-on experience in joining various metals, interpreting technical drawings, and understanding the properties of different materials. 

Wildlife Biology is the study of the natural environment, the living things in it, and their interactions. This MTU programme, unique in Ireland, prepares you for a variety of roles (lab, field and desk-based) in research, biodiversity, conservation and land use management. Based in the stunning and wildlife rich county of Kerry, the course attracts students from across Ireland, Europe and beyond.

This Apprenticeship is for people who wish to pursue a career in the maintenance of large scale commercial wind turbines. It is designed to meet the needs of the growing Irish Renewable and Sustainable Energy sector.  It will provide training in occupational areas associated with the role of Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician, including health and safety, and maintenance and fault finding of electrical, mechanical, control and hydraulic systems.

This QQI Level 6 module aims to equip women with the knowledge, skill, and competence to develop standards, measure performance, motivate and empower staff while working in a supervisory role.

The programme is aimed at women who may have completed related Level 5 awards in areas such as business, childcare or community development and are looking to gain a recognised qualification at QQI Level 6 in the area of leadership and management. Learners can relate the learning to their current role or use the qualification for advancement.

This course in Wood Craft and Design is engineered to provide a comprehensive, foundational pathway into the modern woodworking and design sectors. The program enables learners to acquire critical technical knowledge, practical skills, and spatial competencies required to master timber manipulation and creative design. Designed to foster both collaborative teamwork under supervision and standalone artisan skills, the curriculum equips students to confidently transition into industry apprenticeships, direct employment, or independent craft entrepreneurship, while establishing a robust portfolio for progression to advanced higher education and technical training.

This module will equip the learner with the knowledge skill and competence to work in an organization or specific vocational context, carrying out vocationally related tasks over a period of time, independently, while under general supervision.

The BSc (Hons) Workplace and Facilities Management at Portobello Institute is designed for facilities management professionals who want to develop their expertise, enhance their impact within organisations and progress into more senior roles.

The programme combines facilities operations, workplace management, leadership, sustainability, risk management and digital innovation to prepare graduates for the evolving demands of the workplace and facilities management profession.

The BSc (Hons) Workplace and Facilities Management Top-Up at Portobello Institute is designed for experienced facilities management professionals who want to achieve an honours degree and progress into senior roles.

This one-year top-up programme builds on your existing qualifications and professional experience, developing advanced knowledge in leadership, workplace strategy, sustainability, energy management and digital transformation.

The BA World Languages is a four-year specialist language programme, including a year of study abroad and, in most of the languages offered, Computer-Assisted Language Learning to complement traditional teaching.

It aims to produce graduates with sought-after language skills, as well as an understanding of language as a system and of the cultures of the languages studied. 

This programme focuses on developing skills in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, cultural journalism and other forms. Coursework is anchored by a focus on the processes of creative and critical writing along with a detailed study of literature, drama and film. The programme is delivered through interactive workshops, seminars and field trips. Visiting lecturers include novelists, poets, screenwriters, playwrights, podcasters, journalists, editors, agents and publishers.

This full-time undergraduate degree programme in Writing and Literature* is delivered fully online, facilitating wider access to this creative programme. All lectures will be delivered live online and students will be able to fully participate in group work and project work by means of innovative online supports. There is no requirement to attend campus.

This innovative new programme focuses on developing writing skills over the course of three years. The students embark upon a range of writing covering fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, flash fiction, cultural journalism and other forms of writing.