Other useful links
Vocational Educational Committees
More than 200,000 adults each year participate in VEC adult and community education programmes. A wide range of learning opportunities are available through local VECs to people who want to improve their skills and qualifications and to those seeking a second educational chance.
The VECs run these further education and training programmes in schools and colleges, adult education centres of education, workplaces and in a variety of community settings. See more on www.vec.ie
Qualifax
This is Ireland’s National Learners’ Database. It is the “one stop shop” for learners. It provides the most comprehensive information on further and higher education and training courses. Qualifax has developed services to ensure that you have all the information you need to make informed choices about your education, training and career paths. See more on www.qualifax.ie
Findacourse
Helps you to find courses throughout Ireland on a wide range of topics including Childcare. See more on www.findacourse.ie
Nightcourses
Helps you to find night courses throughout Ireland. See more on www.nightcourses.com
Further Education and Training Awards Council
Meeting learner needs by making relevant awards that give access to opportunities in further and higher education and training and in employment. For information on nationally and internationally recognised awards, programmes or progression opportunities that meet your needs visit www.fetac.ie
The Institutes of Technology Ireland
A flexible and dynamic university-level Institutes focused on teaching/learning, purpose-driven research, and public service. They are recognised as a major success story in Irish education. IOTI is their representative body. You can search for courses and locations. See more on www.ioti.ie
