Training

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Meitheal: Foundation Facilitation Skills Training Course

The 5 Day Foundation Facilitation Skills Training Course aims to provide an introduction to facilitation skills and practice, and to build participants confidence. This training is for those who have experience of group participation and for those who are interested in or beginning to work with groups.

Dublin City

Jigsaw / Belong To: Supporting the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People

Belong To are launching an updated training programme developed in collaboration with our friends at Jigsaw - The National Centre for Youth Mental Health. This is a free online training delivered in five modules and is designed to upskill anyone working or volunteering with young people.

Online

National Training Fund (NTF) Carmichael Webinar: Excel and AI

As part of the National Training Fund 2025 Programme, Carmichael is hosting a free NTF webinar on “Excel and AI – how can AI help with formulas and more?” with Anne Walsh. This 50 minute webinar will include how to use an AI tool (Co-Pilot/Chat GPT) to summarize the results of a set of questionnaires with actionable points.

Online / Zoom

Mentoring with Confidence Course

This 1-day certified course will introduce participants to the key principles of mentoring, equip them with the necessary skills to effectively support mentees, and provide practical tools / techniques that will enable employees to make a positive impact as mentors.

Online / Zoom

Fusion Training & Development: Ongoing courses in Group Facilitation, Train the Trainer & Conflict Management

Fusion Training offer QQI certified programmes in Facilitation, Train the Trainer, Conflict Management and Wellbeing & Flourishing. They also offer bespoke training. Courses are delivered by Gerard Fitzpatrick, author of the acclaimed books Crossing the Threshold (Fusion Press, 2020) and Effective Group Leadership (Orpen Press, 2016).

Nationwide

Dignity Partnership Academy: Upcoming Training Courses

We have two upcoming (free to attend) Training Courses; Online Digital Skills; and Unlock the secrets of Power Dynamics. Our aim is to help equip new communities with the essential knowledge and tools they need to navigate through Irish society.

Online & TU Dublin