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County Tipperary Skillnet is a champion for innovation in enterprise learning, playing an important role in maintaining a supply of the future skills essential for the growth of Irish enterprise.
Advances in technology, market shifts and changing demographics are among some of the constantly changing trends driving new skilling requirements for industry. |
Why 160 Tipperary businesses are members
of County Tipperary Skillnet
A multi sectoral regional Network , County Tipperary Skillnet works closely with companies to understand their specific business needs. |
County Tipperary Skillnet offers a flexible approach suited to your business needs. We work with you to source and part-fund training partners to provide relevant upskilling where and when you need it. |
County Tipperary Skillnet consists of companies within the same sector or region with similar training needs. Our focus is to identify the skills needed to make your business more competitive. |
Programmes 2019
Digital Marketing QQI L5
7th May - 11th June 2019 every Tuesday for 6 weeks
CLONMEL
Learn how to create your own Digital Marketing Strategy optimising the use of Digital Media.
Participants must have their own laptop.
(6 day course, one day a week for 6 weeks)
9:30am to 4:30pm
This highly practical and interactive programme has had excellent reviews from participants:
"In February I began a Digital Marketing Course run by County Tipperary Skillnet. This course was delivered by a fantastic lecturer who brought us step by step through the different aspects of digital marketing for your business not only in theory but also in a hands on practical manner applying our skills to our individual industries. The course was run extremely efficiently and we were treated so well by the staff at Clonmel Park Hotel. As Digital Marketing Manager of Mediskin, a skin, laser and wellbeing clinic in Nenagh, I benefited hugely from attending the course and we have seen huge differences in our online activity and e commerce return since applying the skills I have learned to our business. I would highly recommend undertaking a course with County Tipperary Skillnet, it is money well spent and an investment in your business you won't regret.'
Gráinne Fahey, Mediskin, Neneagh, Co. Tipperary
COURSE OVERVIEW
• Digital Marketing Landscape & Channels
• Developing a Digital Marketing Strategy
• Search Engine Advertising
• Display Advertisement
• Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
• Social Media Marketing (Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram etc)
• Email Marketing
• Business Blogging/ Rich Media Content Marketing (Snapchat, Pinterest, Youtube etc)
• Online User Experience & Digital Measurement
• Developing a Digital Marketing Plan & Certification Preparation
LinkedIn for Business Workshop
Date: Tuesday 30th April 9:00am - 1pm
Venue: Clonmel Park Hotel
This is a unique, practical and interactive workshop facilitated by Justine Negri of Sole Careers, an expert on LinkedIn.
The workshop participants will learn exactly what LinkedIn is; how to develop and control their online brand and how it can add value to them and their business.
YOU MUST BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP & have an active LinkedIn account.
At the end of the workshop participants will
- Understand the benefits of LinkedIn
- Differentiate between a poorly laid out profile and a valuable effective profile
- Know how to plan, design and write an effective profile that sells, increases online awareness and search engine optimisation using effective and relevant keywords
- Showcase their core expertise
Google Ads Workshop
3rd April 2019
9.30am – 4.30pm
Clonmel Park Hotel
This fully interactive practical one-day workshop will enable you to set up a full Google Ads campaign and get a high return on investment. You will build a Google Ad campaign throughout the day.
Please bring a laptop on the day- All participants must have their Google Ads account set up prior to the course commencing. This will include your billing details (account set up dictates this).
At the end of the day you will:
• Understand the different types of ads and bidding options
• Have set up a full Google Ad search campaign and be able to monitor and manage it successfully for a high ROI
• Be aware of the key tools and features in Google Ads and know how to use them effectively
Objectives
The workshop will cover:
• Setting up a campaign in Google Ads – hands on experience setting campaigns settings and understanding bidding strategies and geographical targeting
• Setting up an AdGroup and choosing keywords – understanding and using keyword matching
• Keyword Quality score – what it is and why it is important
• Using the Google Keyword Planner, Google auto-complete & Ubersuggest for choosing campaign keywords
• Writing an effective ad and using Ad extensions effectively to increase position and click through rate
• Evaluation of existing campaign and improvements to ensure a high click through rate and conversion rate
• Linking Google Analytics data and customising Google Ads reports.
• Conversions: setting up conversion tracking
Training Needs Identification & Design-Train the Trainer
1st May 2019
9th May 2019
10thMay 2019
Venue: Questum Acceleration Centre, Clonmel
Training Needs Identification & Design 6N3325 (Component Award Level 6 (15 Credits)) aims to equip learners with the critical skills, knowledge and attitudes to identify training needs and to design a highly participatory, learner centred and engaging training programme for both groups and individuals in accordance with international best practice.
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The programme will be delivered by Michael Cox of MCX Training & Development.
This programme comprises of one module, namely Training Needs Identification & Design code 6N3325 (15 credits). While the course primarily focuses on Training Needs Identification & Design the programme will also include short modules briefly covering the other two aspects of the Training Cycle i.e. Training Delivery & Evaluation
Progression
Participants may decide at a later stage to take Training Delivery & Evaluation, Level 6 code 6N3326 (15 credits) over a further 5 or 6 days and combined with the Training Needs Identification & Design module achieve a Special Purpose Award – a Certificate in Training & Development 6S3372 (30 credits). All credits can subsequently contribute to an overall major award at levels 5 and/or 6 subject to conditions.
At the end of the programme learners will be able to:
- Outline the purpose of training and development in private, public and third sectors and explain the training cycle.
- List the key fundamental differences between education and training, teachers and trainers, learning and development, pedagogy and andragogy and clarify what excellent trainers do really well.
- Define, list benefits of and barriers to effective Training Needs Analysis and explore range of inputs, tools and approaches required to accurately identify the skill, knowledge and attitude gap.
- Conduct a Training Needs Analysis from individual, department or organisational perspective.
- Design a highly participatory an engaging programme plan including aims, objectives, unit plan, session schedule and lesson plan.
- Review a range of assessment tools and critically assess the five levels for evaluating training.
Duration:
3 days with between three and eight hours own time for course work, review and assignment.
How Will I Learn?
This course is delivered using international best practice in adult learning. As a result the programme is highly participatory using a range of training tools, methods and techniques to ensure that participants get the opportunity to share experiences and knowledge, learn from each other and are given the opportunity to apply and practice the critical skills, knowledge and attitudes required to be an excellent trainer.
Emotional Intelligence Workshop
15th April 2019 - 9:30am -4:30pm
Venue: Questum Acceleration Centre, Clonmel
Managing with Emotional Intelligence - Achieve a Quantum Leap in your EQ
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This one day workshop will be delivered by Michael Cox of MCX Training & Development. Michael has over 25 years of experience of working with managers and leaders throughout Ireland and overseas. He is now recognised as one of the most inspirational trainers in Emotional Intelligence.
This widely acclaimed Emotional Intelligence workshop will unlock, harness, develop and maximise full potential of individuals and teams by working to people's strengths and increase their motivation, performance and productivity.
"Your EA is the level of your ability to understand other people, what motivates them and how to work cooperatively with them,"
Howard Gardner- Author of Multiple Intelligences and influential Harvard theorist
At the end of the workshop you will be able to:
- List the 7 intelligences and define what is Emotional Intelligence and a 'perfect' human being.
- Develop a greater understanding of oneself (Intrapersonal Intelligence) and how other people are 'wired' (Interpersonal Intelligence)
- Achieve a greater empathy and understanding of what motivates/ de-motivates us/ people around us and forgive short comings.
- Recognise/ admire differing types of 'wiring' and modify behaviour and communication styles according to achieve a respectful connection.
LinkedIn Learning- 6 months ONLINE access to over 3,000 programmes
4th March 2019- ONLINE
County Tipperary Skillnet is delighted to be able to offer access to LinkedIn Learning, an on demand learning solution designed to help you gain new skills and advance your career.
This pilot programme will launch on the 4th of March and each licence will allow 6 months access from the date of launch to over 3,000 programmes (7,000 plus including languages).
There are 35 new programmes added each week to the platform.
There are 11 licences available as part of this pilot initiative – 1 licence per company and 1 staff member may use this licence to access content of their choice at a given time.
With LinkedIn Learning, you get:
- Unlimited access: Choose from more than 5,000 video tutorials covering business, creative and technology topics.
- Personalised recommendations: Explore the most in-demand skills based on your experience.
- Expert instructors: Learn from industry leaders, all in one place.
- Convenient learning: Access courses on your schedule, from any desktop or mobile device.
- Helpful resources: Reinforce new knowledge with quizzes, exercise files and coding practice windows.
- Professional certification: LinkedIn Learning offers on-demand courses to help individuals prepare for professional certification exams and earn continuing education units (CEUs).
Sign up now, and be ready to access your learning from the 4th March.
€99 per Licence (1 per company).
Cybersecurity Awareness Course- Clonmel
May 7th 2019
9.30am – 1pm
Questum Acceleration Centre, Clonmel
This interactive course aims to make learning about cybersecurity easy, effective and enjoyable. It will introduce the world of cybersecurity and help participants to understand what they need to know and do to keep themselves and their workplace safe and secure. No prior knowledge or experience of cybersecurity is required to do this course.
Participants also get free access to a special online Cybersecurity Awareness Course – the Information Security Pass™ Information Security Pass Registration Form
The course is suitable for anyone who wants to build their overall awareness of cybersecurity and improve their ‘cybersecurity hygiene’ – so they avoid the obvious pitfalls and help prevent being caught by cybersecurity breaches.
Key areas covered include:
• Threats Overview: Malware, phishing & social engineering
• Password Policies: Best practices;
• Web Protection: What to look for; what to avoid
• Email Protection: What to look for; what to avoid
• Preventive Measures: Best practices for security at home and at work
Course Content
1. Backup Your Files
Developing a backup and recovery plan for data on your computer is an important step every computer user should take.
2. Update Your Computer
This obvious step (called ‘patching’) is simple but often overlooked and can be the single biggest element in preventing attacks.
3. Email Scams
Recognise and avoid email scams.
4. Fight Against Ransomware and Malware
Malware (malicious software) is designed to disrupt computer operations, gather sensitive information, or gain unauthorised access to computer systems.
5. Phishing
Using emails or web browsers purporting to be from reputable sources to induce you to reveal personal information.
6. Passwords
Best practice is password creation and protection.
7. Mobile Security
Often not realised, the risks associated with mobile devices can be significant.
8. Wi-Fi Security
Both at home and at work the security of the Wi-Fi network is crucial.
9. Before You Connect!
What to do Before You Connect a New (or upgraded) Computer to the Internet
10. Secure Your Web Browser
Get the most up to date information on securing your web browser.
11. Virus Basics
How to protect against viruses
The Trainer:
Liam Lynch (L2 Cyber Security Solutions) has nearly 30 years experience in the technology sector (with Aon Corporation, PaySys and EDS Ireland) and is highly skilled in IT Security, Data Protection, BCP/ITDR and Data Networking. He delivers easy to understand, simple security training for end-users to protect themselves online, as well as carrying out Security Risk Assessments and providing Business Continuity and IT Disaster Recovery Planning consultancy. Liam is also a member of the ENISA (EU Agency for Network and Information Security) Permanent Stakeholders Group (PSG).
Cybersecurity Awareness Course- Nenagh
May 13th 2019
9.30am – 1pm
Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh
This interactive course aims to make learning about cybersecurity easy, effective and enjoyable. It will introduce the world of cybersecurity and help participants to understand what they need to know and do to keep themselves and their workplace safe and secure. No prior knowledge or experience of cybersecurity is required to do this course.
Participants also get free access to a special online Cybersecurity Awareness Course – the Information Security Pass™ Information Security Pass Registration Form
The course is suitable for anyone who wants to build their overall awareness of cybersecurity and improve their ‘cybersecurity hygiene’ – so they avoid the obvious pitfalls and help prevent being caught by cybersecurity breaches.
Key areas covered include:
• Threats Overview: Malware, phishing & social engineering
• Password Policies: Best practices;
• Web Protection: What to look for; what to avoid
• Email Protection: What to look for; what to avoid
• Preventive Measures: Best practices for security at home and at work
Course Content
1. Backup Your Files
Developing a backup and recovery plan for data on your computer is an important step every computer user should take.
2. Update Your Computer
This obvious step (called ‘patching’) is simple but often overlooked and can be the single biggest element in preventing attacks.
3. Email Scams
Recognise and avoid email scams.
4. Fight Against Ransomware and Malware
Malware (malicious software) is designed to disrupt computer operations, gather sensitive information, or gain unauthorised access to computer systems.
5. Phishing
Using emails or web browsers purporting to be from reputable sources to induce you to reveal personal information.
6. Passwords
Best practice is password creation and protection.
7. Mobile Security
Often not realised, the risks associated with mobile devices can be significant.
8. Wi-Fi Security
Both at home and at work the security of the Wi-Fi network is crucial.
9. Before You Connect!
What to do Before You Connect a New (or upgraded) Computer to the Internet
10. Secure Your Web Browser
Get the most up to date information on securing your web browser.
11. Virus Basics
How to protect against viruses
The Trainer:
Liam Lynch (L2 Cyber Security Solutions) has nearly 30 years experience in the technology sector (with Aon Corporation, PaySys and EDS Ireland) and is highly skilled in IT Security, Data Protection, BCP/ITDR and Data Networking. He delivers easy to understand, simple security training for end-users to protect themselves online, as well as carrying out Security Risk Assessments and providing Business Continuity and IT Disaster Recovery Planning consultancy. Liam is also a member of the ENISA (EU Agency for Network and Information Security) Permanent Stakeholders Group (PSG).
General Data Protection Regulation & Data Protection Act 2018 - A Year On!
Venue: Questum Acceleration Centre, Clonmel
Date: Monday 13th May 2019
Time: 10:00am to 1pm
CPD hours will be available on this workshop
Meeting Data Protection obligations is an ongoing requirement? With the 1st Anniversary of the implementation of the GDPR on the 25th of May and the potential for some hefty fines, is your business meeting its obligations? Is your business seen as a “Trusted” organisation?
The workshop will cover some of the fundamental requirements that is asked of an organisation and provide you with a how to approach on handling the complexity of building and maintaining a Data Protection program.
Items covered will include;
• Highlight from the GDPR & DPA 2018- The Rules
• Policy & Procedures Check List
• Sales and Marketing Approach
• Data Security & Risks- How to protect personal data
• Dealing with Data Subject Access Requests
• Managing a Breach or Incident
• Self-Regulation
• How not to get Fined?
• Data Protection Commission Updates
Presenters:
Paula Carney-Hoffler F.I.I.C.M, Cert Credit Mgmt., Dip Law, CDPO
Information Security Pass TM - ONLINE
ONLINE 2019
€95
The Information Security PassTM programme is delivered entirely online by Central Solutions, and ensures you:
• Gain a better awareness of information security risks and threats to the organisation
• Recognise ways to mitigate exposure to such security concerns
• Understand IT security compliance business requirements
The Link to this Online course offered through ICT Skillnet as part of Cybersecurity Skills Initiative Ireland click on- Information Security Pass
Course Content
The course provides a good grounding in:
- Malware
- Social Engineering
- Safe Internet Usage
- Malicious Links
- Passwords
- Social Media
- Data Security in the Workplace
- Information Security Outside the Office
- Mobile Security
Key benefits:
• Bite-sized digestible content on key Information Security topics
• Employees receive a portable ‘passport’ that rewards them on an ongoing basis for demonstrating responsible information security behaviours
• Fully independently managed and delivered services
