Skills to Advance Initiative

Expand your skills while in employment

What is skills to advance?

Skills to Advance is a national initiative that provides  subsidised upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in jobs undergoing change and to those currently employed in vulnerable sectors.

Skills to Advance aims to equip employees with the skills they need to progress in their current role or to adapt to the changing job market, funded by SOLAS delivered by the Education and Training Boards. There are different routes to engage – as an individual, as a  Small to Medium Enterprise (SME)  or as part of a Regional Initiative. To find out more  in terms of how Cork ETB can assist you or your business please contact us at skillstoadvance@corketb.ie

2024 Programmes

Environmental Awareness and Sustainability

Boost your awareness of sustainable practices and make positive changes in your home and at work, by enrolling in our Level 4 or Level 5 QQI accredited courses
These programmes will help you to develop an awareness of the impact of environmental change and the key sustainable practices that can be implemented by an individual or a business, to make a contribution that can help the protect our planet.
The courses are ideal for individuals who want to make a difference in their personal lives through the conservation of resources and reduction of their carbon footprint.
For organisations that wish to have an informed and engaged work force, the Level 5 course examines the key sustainability issues affecting your work environment and enables you to implement environmentally sustainable improvements in your workplace. Project work involves the compilation of an environmental improvement plan for your workplace.
Courses are run online, one half-day per week for 5 weeks.</p>Delivery can be provided for groups from single organisations and can be scheduled, according to your requirements.
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Supervisory Management (6N4329)

This QQI Level 6 programme will equip you with the knowledge, skill, and competence to lead and supervise teams effectively.  You will be able to analyse situations and make decisions independently or in a management capacity in a range of sectors.

Progression/Employment Opportunities
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a QQI Level 6 minor award 6N4329. It will provide you with a skill set to lead and manage teams, and as a component of the larger major QQI Management Award 6M4587 will allow for progression to further study.

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Employment Law

This QQI Level 6 programme (6N4322) is designed to enable the learner to gain an in depth understanding of the Legislative Environment in which a modern business must survive. Learners will be aware of and be able to apply the Legislation that applies to their particular area of business.

Progression/Employment Opportunities
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a QQI Level 6 minor award 6N4322. It will provide you with a skill set to apply the Legislation and understand the Legislative Environment in which businesses operate today.

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Human Resource Management

This QQI Level 6 (6N3750) programme is designed to provide the learner with an understanding of human resource management and to equip them with the knowledge, skill, and competence in human resource management principles.

Progression/Employment Opportunities
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a QQI Level 6 minor award 6N3750 which will equip you to apply the principles of Human Resource Management to the planning, organising, implementation, evaluation and revision of HR practices, for the attainment of organisational goals.

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Digital Marketing (5N1364)

This QQI Level 5 (5N1364) is designed to introduce the learner to the core competencies and skills required to develop and execute digital marketing strategies and activities using a range of e-tools within a variety of digital marketing contexts.

Progression/Employment Opportunities
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a QQI Level 5 minor award 5N1364 which will equip you with an understanding of Digital Marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Adwords, email Marketing, Viral Marketing, Online traffic, Online PR and Social Networking etc. for the attainment of organisational goals.

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Training Needs Identification and Design

This QQI Level 6 (6N3325) programme is designed to enable the learner to develop an understanding of the methodologies and processes available to approach Training Needs Identification and Design. The learner will be equipped to identify training and development needs within their organisation and in how to design, plan and implement a training schedule.

Progression/Employment Opportunities
On successful completion of the course, you receive a QQI Level 6 minor award 6N3325, and you will be equipped with the knowledge, skill, and competence to identify training and development needs, and design, plan and implement a training schedule for the attainment of organisational goals.

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Training Delivery and Evaluation

This QQI Level 6 (6N3326) is designed to enable learners to develop an understanding of the methodologies and processes available to approach Training Delivery and Evaluation. This will be achieved by equipping the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in Training Delivery and Evaluation through planning, design, delivery, assessment and evaluation.

Specifically the programme covers the concepts and theories of delivery and evaluation and the understanding of how this is applied to ensure the effectiveness of a training session. Learners will explore the legislation associated with ensuring equality and fairness for all trainees regardless of their ethnic background or disability and will also examine the provision of constructive feedback to participants.

We will also take a look at evaluation models, approaches, techniques and tools as well as a range of training aids and will explore how to approach the provision of constructive feedback to participants as well as specialised training delivery and evaluation skills. Finally we will review the training evaluation process.

Progression/Employment Opportunities
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a QQI Level 6 minor award 6N3326 and you will be equipped with the knowledge, competence and skill to approach Training Delivery and Evaluation for the attainment of organisational and personal goals.

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Care Skills

This QQI Level 5 programme (5N2770) is designed to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill, and competence to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment in a wide range of healthcare settings. It’s intended for those who are already working in a healthcare environment and those who are interested in improving their formal qualifications.

Progression/Employment Opportunities
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a QQI Level 5 minor award 5N2770 and you will be equipped with the knowledge, competence, and skill to support clients in need of health care and to respond with varying levels of assistance to the needs of individual clients.

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Health and Safety at Work

This QQI Level 5 programme (5N1794) is designed to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill, and competence to promote and maintain safety and health in a work environment.

Progression/Employment Opportunities
On successful completion of the course, the learner will receive a QQI Level 5 minor award in Health and Safety at Work (5N1794). The learner will understand the responsibilities and duties of the employer and employee regarding health and safety and will be enabled to identify hazards and carry out risk assessments. The learner will also have developed a familiarity with the relevant national legislation and statutory bodies.

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International Award in Barista Skills

This International Award in Barista Skills will equip the learner with the knowledge, skill, and competence to understand the full range of products used in making beverages, understand the origin of products and the methods and procedures used to process them into the final drink.

Progressions/Employment Opportunities
On successful completion of this course learners will be able to demonstrate product knowledge, clean and check equipment, display drink building techniques and serve customers. The learner will also understand the importance of product care in producing an excellent beverage.

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Improving Business Performance through Excel

Do you find Spreadsheets frustrating? Could your Excel business skills be improved?
We have an online tutor-led course delivered over 10 weeks, which will immediately help you!

This course will provide candidates with advanced Excel skills to allow you to improve your efficiency in carrying out your daily and weekly spreadsheet tasks and give you the confidence to apply advanced formulas to speed up your work and save you and your company valuable time:

  • You will become more confident, efficient and effective in using a spreadsheet application
  • You will acquire the skills to use a wide range of tools to conduct enhanced data analysis
  • You will be able to use date/time functions, mathematical functions, statistical functions, text functions, logical functions, financial functions, look-up and reference functions
  • You will acquire the skills to use sub-totalling features to calculate key subtotals instantly, and create what-if tables to display outcomes based on variable scenarios.
  • You will use conditional formatting options to apply different formats to selected data within a spreadsheet, and use paste special options to remove formulas from data and to transpose data for presentation purposes.

This is an ICDL accredited course in Management Spreadsheets:
https://icdl.ie/professional/advanced-spreadsheets/

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Word Processing & Spreadsheets

Many jobs now entail the use of technology. This requirement continues to grow, even in sectors considered traditional or non-technical. Online tools and mobile apps today perform a huge range of functions which were once paper-based.

ICDL Professional Modules – Documents:
The Documents module covers the main concepts and skills needed for common word processing tasks, such as creating, formatting, and finishing letters and other everyday documents.

With so many job roles now using essential ICT skills, workers need to demonstrate their ability to use word processing applications to produce workplace documents effectively. This module covers the knowledge and skills needed to create clearly presented, well-structured documents.

This module is suitable for a wide range of candidates who want to be able to work with documents effectively using a range of word processing applications.
https://icdl.ie/workforce/word-processing/

ICDL Professional modules – Spreadsheets:
The Spreadsheets module covers the main concepts and skills needed to use spreadsheets, such as tasks associated with developing, formatting, modifying, and using a spreadsheet.

Organising and analysing data using a spreadsheet application produces useful insights for all types of organisation. In addition to using standard formulas and functions, this module covers visualisation of data through creating and formatting graphs or charts.

The analysis of numerical data is an important activity in a wide range of job roles. Accountants, project managers, sales executives, engineers – and many more – rely on spreadsheets to carry out crucial calculations.
https://icdl.ie/workforce/spreadsheets/

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Introduction to Programming using Python

Have you been thinking about learning to programme? Are you interested in a career in programming?

The aim of this programme is to give learners knowledge and digital skills in programming and to open up a variety of progression paths and employment in software development, data science, AI, machine learning and web development.

This course maps to Microsoft MTA Award – Introduction to Programming using Python 98-381 which is an internationally recognised Microsoft certification.

This course is aimed at all learners who want to pursue employment or progression in software development, data science, AI, machine learning and web development.

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2D CAD

Computer-aided design (CAD) is used extensively in a wide range of industries. CAD skills are in demand in digital sectors, although with CAD applications even non-technical professionals can create complex 2D designs and concepts.

The 2D Design module covers the main concepts and skills needed to create two-dimensional drawings, change object properties, and print or plot outputs.

This module is suitable for students and working professionals in fields related to the architectural, engineering, and construction sectors. It would also be of value to designers in areas such as product development, gaming, and technology.

This is an ICDL accredited course: https://icdl.ie/professional/2d-cad/

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ILM Level 4 Qualification in Leadership & Management

This Level 4 Certificate Award in Leadership and Management is designed for new and aspiring middle managers. These qualifications help learners to really get to grips with their role, gain comprehensive business knowledge, and develop the technical skills they need to lead effectively.

There are a choice of 29 modules, approximately 6 which have to be taken for the Certificate programme.

The course runs part-time to facilitate working learners.

Running on one day per week for four hours over 16 weeks.

Exams are assignment based.

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