Skills To Advance (STA)
Through Skills to Advance (STA) we offer a wide range of up-skilling and re-skilling opportunities to businesses. Working closely with small and medium sized enterprises, Skills to Advance helps employers identify skills needs and invest in their workforce by providing subsidised education and training to staff. Courses are structured in response to your business needs.
Please contact the Enterprise Engagement Team who would be delighted to discuss bespoke and tailored programmes to suit your individual needs. We may be able to cater for other courses and programmes not listed below.
If you are interested in contacting the Enterprise Engagement Team, please complete the register your interest form and a member of the team will contact you shortly.
The National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2023
For those who attended the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – we have a range of programmes specifically suited to your industry.
ALL THESE COURSES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE LEARNER:
Other Courses
Universal Robots – Core Training
The Universal Robots Core Training gives the learner the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of a real cobot and learn the basic skills for programming.
QQI Level 5 Environmental Sustainability in the Workplace
AIMS Equip learners with an awareness of the impacts of human activities on the environment and with the knowledge, skills and competence to identify the key sustainable practices that can be implemented by a business and by an individual This Level 5...
QQI Level 4 Environmental Sustainability Awareness
AIMS Equip learners with an awareness of the impacts of human activities on the environment and with the knowledge, skills and competence to identify the key sustainable practices that they can take in their personal life and in their community This Green...
DOMESTIC BER COURSE (BER Assessor)
AIMS The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to carry out Building Energy Rating (BER) assessments on dwellings in compliance with the current Occupational Standards for Building Energy Rating (BER) Assessor for...
Domestic Solar Photovoltaic (PV Installer)
Domestic Solar Photovoltaic Course (PV Installer)AIMS This course will qualify the learner to register with SEAI as an approved contractor for Solar PV grants. This course also meets the Dept of Agriculture requirement for contractors to register on TAMS Solar PV...
Introduction to Big Red Book Payroll
AIMS This course aims to give learners a sound understanding, to an employable level, of how to process the most common payroll conditions using one of Ireland’s most popular payroll software. DURATION This course will be delivered 100% online using the Moodle...
Advanced Big Red Book Payroll
AIMS When the learner has completed this course, they will be able to process advanced payroll scenarios including Holidays, Pensions, Emergency and Week 1 pay basis, BIK and Civil Service Rates of Mileage and Subsistence. They will also be able to manage taxation of...
Advanced Big Red Cloud Accounts
AIMS When the learner has completed this course they will be able to record transactions for a VAT and RCT registered company dealing with EU and global Suppliers and Customers as well as recording key period end transactions like depreciation, accruals and...
Intermediate Big Red Cloud Accounts
AIMS When the learner has completed this course they will be able to record transactions for an Irish Company registered for VAT trading with Irish Suppliers and Customers as well as producing VAT Returns and Financial Statements DURATION This course will be...
Introduction to Big Red Cloud Accounts
AIMS When the learner has completed this course they will be able to record the most common accounting transactions experienced in the small business environment including customer and supplier activity and bank reconciliations DURATION This course will be...
ILM Level 3 & 4 – Leadership and Management
AIMS Each standalone module allows participants master the skills and competencies required to be a manager/leader in a modern workplace setting. These skills can be applied to any sector or industry These modules are suitable to new or aspiring managers who do not...
Leading Through Change: Certificate in Leadership and Management
AIMS The aim of this programme is to equip employees who are currently performing or recently appointed to a supervisory management role with enhanced skills to lead and manage their teams effectively A brochure for this course is available here DURATION 14...
Professional Vegan Chef (with The Happy Pear)
AIMS To aim of this course is to enable participants to develop knowledge and understanding of the importance of vegan cookery and use of alternate ingredients to sustain a vegan diet This course has been developed by The Happy Pear in partnership with KWETB ...
Bar Service Skills (inc. free pour cocktails)
AIMS This practical course is crafted to teach participants the skills required for bar service including bartending and cocktail making. This course covers both a range of practical and social skills DURATION Depends on clients requirementsOBJECTIVE This...
iClean
AIMS This practical course is crafted to teach participants the knowledge and confidence to clean a guest room and en-suite in a fast and efficient manner to a professional standard DURATION Depending on client requirementsOBJECTIVE This programme is designed to...
Nutrition for Wellness: Rice
AIMS This 1 morning practical course is crafted to teach participants the importance of plant based proteins and fibre in the diet. It will introduce learners to exciting ways of making wholesome meals that are packed with flavour whilst highlighting how these...
Nutrition for Wellness: Lentils
AIMS This 1 morning practical course is crafted to teach participants the importance of plant based proteins and fibre in the diet. It will introduce participants to exciting ways of making wholesome meals that are packed with flavour whilst highlighting how these...
Nutrition for Wellness: Grains and Seeds
AIMS This 1 morning practical course is crafted to teach participants the importance of plant based proteins and fibre in the diet. It will introduce learners to exciting ways of making wholesome meals that are packed with flavour whilst highlighting how these...
Nutrition for Wellness: Fermentation and Pickling
AIMS This 1 morning practical course is crafted to teach participants the importance of plant based proteins and fibre in the diet. It will introduce learners to exciting ways of making wholesome meals that are packed with flavour whilst highlighting how these...
Nutrition for Wellness: Beans
AIMS This 1 practical course is crafted to teach participants the importance the importance of plant based proteins and fibre in the diet. It will introduce participants to exciting ways of making wholesome meals that are packed with flavour whilst highlighting how...
Barista & Café Skills (Long Course)
AIMS This full time practical course provides participants with the specialist skills and knowledge required to confidently work as a barista, serving hot and cold drinks using advanced espresso routines and milk texturing techniques. In conjunction with coffee...
1 Pot Meals
AIMS This 1 day practical course is crafted to teach participants how to make delicious and flavoursome 1 pot meals. Participants will learn how quick and clever ideas to invigorate everyday home cooking under the supervision of a professionally qualified chef ...
Developing Leaders in Hospitality and Tourism: Diploma in Hospitality Management (QQI Level 6 Equivalent)
AIMS The aim of this programme is to equip participants with the ability to oversee the general daily operations of a hospitality or tourism establishment, including administration, facilities, security and guest experience. This involves deputising in the absence of...
Developing Leaders in Hospitality and Tourism: Diploma in Hospitality Management (QQI Level 5 Equivalent)
AIMS The aim of this programme is to equip participants with the ability to work as part of a team in a hospitality and tourism establishment in a leadership capacity, and to provide an awareness of how their team leadership contributes towards business success. It...
EHAI Primary Food Safety Level 2 Course
AIMS The Primary Food Safety Level 2 Course trains current and aspiring food workers in the skills and knowledge of food safety and HACCP DURATION 3 daysOBJECTIVE On successful completion of this course learners will have an understanding of the importance of...
Responsible Serving of Alcohol
AIMS The aim of the course is to guide participants in with the knowledge and confidence to handle difficult situations surrounding the service of alcohol and most importantly to deal with customers in a safe and lawful manner. This course is recommended for all staff...
Pizza Making Skills
AIMS The aim of the course is to provide participants with the trainees with the knowledge, skill and competence required to competently make fresh pizzas DURATION Course will run over 4 days, 1 day a week OBJECTIVE Ferment different pizza doughs using manual and...
Pastry, Baking & Desserts
AIMS This course is designed to equip participants with a level of knowledge, skills and competence to produce a range of baked goods, including breads, pastries and hot & cold desserts DURATION This course is typically run 1 day per week over 9 weeksOBJECTIVE...
Artisan Morning Pastries
AIMS The aim of this programme is to develop artisan baking skills to include fermented and laminated morning pastries DURATION Course will run over 3 days, 1 day a week OBJECTIVE Participants will be able to produce and cook a range of laminated pastry products...
Artisan Bread (Short Course)
AIMS The aim of this programme is to develop artisan bread making skills DURATION Course will run over 3 days, 1 day a weekOBJECTIVE Participants will be able to produce and cook a range of dough and flour products including assorted breads COURSE MODULES Select...
Barista & Café Skills (Short Course)
AIMS This 1 day course practical course is crafted to teach participants how to create the various types of coffee (latte, americano, cappuccino, espresso, cortado, black, mocha, flat white etc.), all staples of being a fantastic barista. In conjunction with basic...
Pre-Apprenticeship in Culinary Skills
AIMS The aim of this course is to provide trainees with the basic culinary skills and related knowledge to work in the catering sector including restaurants, hotels, bars and café bistros DURATION Typically 2 days per week, 11am-2pmOBJECTIVE Participants will know...