eCollge & Fetch - Free Courses!

eCollege is a government-funded online training facility. It provides a range of online learning courses, available any time. If you want to learn at your own pace, eCollege is perfect for you. eCollege delivers online training courses in:

- (ICDL) International Computer Driving Licence

-Certified Digital Marketing Professional

-Visual & Graphic Design

- Print & Digial Media

- CompTIA Network+

- Microsoft Access

- Microsoft PowerPoint

- Microsoft Excel

- Microsoft Excel Expert

- Microsoft Word

- Information Technology Javascript

- Oracle Certified Associate Database

- Sofware Testing (Foundation)

- IT Specialist in Networking

- Digital Video Using Premiere Pro

- Energy & You: Reduce Your Use

- Print and Digital Media Publication using Adobe InDesign

- Data Protection

- Cyber Security

+ many more!

Check out all available course herehttps://www.ecollege.ie/course/

eCollege courses are:

-free of charge

-part-time

-certified

-always on-demand, so you can get started straightaway

The courses could help you, whether you:

-are already doing a course and want to add to your learning

-are unemployed, or had your hours reduced

-want to improve your skills or learn new ones

The courses are designed give you specific skills training, with certification, to help you get a job or improve your skills.

How to Qualify:

eCollege courses are currently free to anyone over 18 who wants to do a course.

Am I eligable?

Currently, you must be resident in the Republic of Ireland with a PPS number and be over 18 to apply for one of our eCollege courses.

Online Learning

eCollege is the national online learning service for further education and training. We provide a range of high quality interactive online learning courses, available any time, for those who want to learn at their own pace.

How much do courses cost?

All courses are free for you including course costs, exams, materials, etc.

Why do learners choose eCollege? Our learners have busy lives and need to fit their learning around their work or life commitments. We offer courses that help you learn new skills to help you progress in your career, change career, or re-enter your career after a break.

We will support you to complete your learning on a flexible basis, with expert tutors to answer your questions, and help you keep on track.

Computer Skills Required:

-The ability to adjust computer settings, such as allowing pop-ups

-The ability to navigate the Internet

-The ability to install any software that is necessary for the course you are enrolled on

For more information check out the eCollege website here: https://www.ecollege.ie/

Fancy something more hands on?

FET also offer FREE courses to those over 16:

What is FET?

Further Education and Training or FET, offers a wide variety of life-long education options to anyone over 16. FET includes apprenticeships, traineeships, Post Leaving Cert (PLC) courses, community and adult education as well as core literacy and numeracy services. FET courses and programmes are provided through the Education and Training Board network throughout the country as well as through other local providers including online through SOLAS’ eCollege. FET courses are provided at levels one to six on the  National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

Who is FET for?

FET is for anyone who is over 16 who wants to learn new skills or enhance existing skills to get the right job, progress to third-level or to support the achievement of personal goals.

Depending on the course you choose, there may be certain eligibility criteria - contact your course provider or ETB for more information.

More informattion on FET courses can be found here: https://www.fetchcourses.ie/