Part time

MS Powerpoint \'Beyond the Basics\'

Network: 
Biznetcork Skillnet
Location of Course Regus offices, Building 1000 (2nd Floor), City Gate, Mahon, Cork
Trainer E-Bridge
Learning Outcomes Learn how to produce and run professional looking slide shows. This course reviews the basics of PowerPoint to quickly run through shortcuts and speed keys, working through from text based slide content through to alternative options - inserting ClipArt, pictures, photos, diagrams, movie clips etc.

Then it looks at formatting the slide show including applying PowerPoint design templates and creating your own design templates for future use. Learn then how to run the slide show in the most professional way possible through the use of some simple keys.

This course looks at the basics of slide content from text based slides through to inserting ClipArt, pictures, photos, movie clips etc. We will also look at formatting the slide show in a number of different ways including applying PowerPoint design templates.

A number of alternative slide layouts are available to the standard bulleted list layout – we will explore some of these options including the use various different diagrams. Once the content is complete, we will then look at adding the finishing touches to your slide show by adding Custom Animation. Learn then how to run the slide show in the most professional way possible through the use of some simple keys. Most importantly, learn the Dos and Don’ts of PowerPoint.

Further Enquiries Aoife Dunne
Training Administrator
t: 021 453 0141
e: aoife@corkchamber.ie
Entry Requirements This course is suitable for anyone who would like to be produce and run professional looking slide shows. Previous experience of using MS PowerPoint is required.
Financial Support There are limited free places available on all of our courses for jobseekers.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Start Date: 30th May, 2013
Subjects Taught Introduction
- The Do’s and Don’ts of PowerPoint
- Run through Basics
- PowerPoint Speed Keys

Working With Slides
- Creating a new slide / slide layouts
- Working with Bullet Points
- Navigating the presentation
- Moving & resizing placeholders / objects

Formatting the Presentation
- Formatting text, fill colours and lines
- Copying formats
- Changing the background colour of a slide(s)
- Working with the slide master
- Creating a Header / Footer / Slide Numbers
- Adding floating text
- Applying a standard design template
- Creating a design template
- Creating & Editing Master Slides

Logos / Clipart / Pictures
- Inserting a logo on a slide / slide master
- Inserting Clipart & Pictures
- Editing / Cropping images etc.

Working with Charts
- Creating Charts
- Formatting chart elements
- Changing the chart type
- Working with the chart toolbar
- Editing a chart

Diagrams
- Creating Diagrams – Cycle, Venn, Radial etc.
- Creating an organisation chart
- Changing Layout / AutoFormats etc

Drawing Tools
- Working with drawing tools
- Grouping / ungrouping objects
- Re-Order Objects
- Working with WordArt

Multimedia
- Inserting Audio Clips
- Inserting Movie Clips

Adding the Finishing Touches
- Working in slide sorter view
- Creating notes pages

Creating a Slide Show / Other Presentation Output
- Applying Transitions & Builds
- Working with custom animation - Entrance / Exit / Emphasis / Motion Paths
- Running the slide show
- Options available when running a show
- Tips & Tricks
- Creating Custom Shows
- Printing the presentation - Slides / Handouts / Notes Pages

Duration One Day
Number of Places 8
Course Fee Chamber Member Rate: €100.00 Non-Member Rate: €130.00
Course Web Page: 
https://www.corkchamber.ie/biznetcork-skillnet/2013/05/30/MS-Powerpoint-Beyond-the-Basics--20072010
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Learning Teaching & Assessment

Network: 
Law Society Skillnet
Location of Course Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7
Trainer DR. Gabriel Brennan, PHD, M. LITT, B.A.(HONS.), LL.B., PG DIP., PG CERT., DIP.
Gabriel has been involved in the provision of professional legal education for over fifteen years. Gabriel practiced as a solicitor with Abercorn Solicitors before joining the Education Department of the Law Society as a Course Manager with responsibility for the design and delivery of numerous property and skills related courses. She has been involved in the design of a teaching and learning website and is experienced in providing training and support to lecturers and tutors. Gabriel has a Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma in Third Level Learning and Teaching from the DIT, an M. Litt. from Trinity College and she recently completed her PhD with Nottingham Trent University. She has edited and written numerous course manuals, published many articles and is author of Ground Rents: A Practitioner’s Guide published by Thomson Round Hall.

Antoinette Moriarty, B.A.(HONS.), MA, GRAD DIP., PG CERT.
Antoinette will conclude her professional training as a Psychotherapist later this year and is completing a M.Sc. in Integrative Psychotherapy at the Metanoia Institute, London. In addition to her work as a pre-accredited psychotherapist, she is a Student Development Advisor with the Law Society of Ireland and has been involved in the design, delivery and evaluation of personal and professional development and skills training for 20 years. Antoinette co-ordinated an Access Programme at Trinity College Dublin and was a Student Learning Advisor and a Programme Director at the University of Kent at Canterbury prior to joining the Law Society.

Attracta O’Regan, LLB, BL, PG CERT Learning, Teaching & Assessment, PG CERT Leadership & Mentorship, Head Of Law Society Professional Training
Attracta O’Regan is the Head of Law Society Professional Training since 2007. Attracta is also the project manager to the Law Society Skillnet since 2008 and the Law Society Finuas Network since 2009. Attracta has been responsible for the research and drafting of all Skillnets Ltd grant funding applications and consequential training plans since 2007. Attracta is also a member of Skillnets Ltd Certification Focus Group and a mentor to the Skillnets Ltd Mentor Support programme to support new training networks under the Skillnets Ltd Training Networks Programme. Attracta practised as a barrister for ten years before joining the Law Society in 2005. She qualified as a solicitor in 2009. She was the founding editor of the Irish Insurance Law Review and is the author of legal practice texts. She has lectured for University College Dublin, the Dublin Institute of Technology and the Law School of the Law Society of Ireland. She has also acted as an examiner for third level institutions.

Dr Jen Harvey, Head Of Learning, Teaching & Technology Centre, Tutor Cert In Learning, Teaching & Assessment
Jen originally graduated from Aberdeen University with a B.Sc. in Zoology and later completed an MPhil in Immunology while working in Edinburgh University. She then moved to Napier University where she obtained a Dip.Ed.Tech. from Abertay University and, in 1994, a PhD in science education in collaboration with Glasgow University. Jen became the DIT Head of Lifelong Learning in 2003, previously she was the Head of Distance Education. Before moving to Dublin she worked as an Implementation Consultant for the LTDI a SHEFC project based in ICBL, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh. Current research interests relate to the use of technology to support learning, student assessment strategies, practitioner based evaluations and Communities of Practice.

Orla Hanratty B.ED (HONS), MSC
Orla has worked in higher education since 1999 in the area of professional development with teaching staff. She has designed and facilitated a range of programmes and was the programme co-ordinator of a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education. She is currently teaching on a number of postgraduate programmes in higher education and supervising Masters dissertations in this area. She holds a Bachelor of Education and Masters degree in IT and Education from Trinity College Dublin and is pursuing a Doctorate in Education researching accredited programmes in higher education. She is currently working as a Learning Development Officer in the Dublin Institute of Technology.

Methods of Assessment Participants must attend the full course. Assessment is through submission of a reflective paper on teaching practice of 2,000 words. Participants will also be required to participate in a microteaching session and in activities demonstrating reflective reading of appropriate resources.

A draft of the assessment (500 words) must be submitted for feedback on the 24th June 2013 with a final assessment deadline of the 30th July 2013.

Further Enquiries Phone: 01 881 5727
Email: Lspt@lawsociety.ie
Course Content The overall aim of this Certificate programme is to provide legal practitioners and others involved in teaching and learning with a teaching and learning qualification to enable them to design and deliver lectures, tutorials and workshops to professional colleagues or to students at third level. This aim will be achieved through:
• Practical learning in the design and preparation of teaching and lesson plans
• Practice in delivery skills both for formal presentation and participative training sessions
• Exploration of educational theories and development of a strong knowledge of learning styles and methodologies
• Use of teaching aids and tools including e-learning
• Development of a deeper understanding of evaluation and assessment tools
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Tuesday 21st May 2013
Subjects Taught Module One – Tuesday 21st May: 6.00pm to 8.30pm
Participants are required to attend at 5.30pm for registration
Course Introduction and Welcome
• Introduction to reflective practice and pre course evaluation
• Online course tools and resources
• Assessment and preparation for microteaching
• Role of CPD within legal education
• Introduction to learning and teaching theories

Module Two – Tuesday 28th May: 6.00pm to 8.30pm
Learning and Teaching Theories
Lecture Design and Delivery
• Lecture Design; Designing and preparing a lesson and teaching plan
• Identifying learning objectives
• Aims and learning outcomes
• Large group teaching
• Encouraging reflective practice

Module Three- Tuesday 4th June: 6.00pm to 8.30pm
Tutorial Design and Facilitation
• Making your teaching interactive
• Presentation skills
• Tutorial design and facilitation
• Pedagogical strategies for groups
• Supporting learning and teaching in legal education

Module Four – Tuesday 11th June: 6.00pm to 8.30pm
How to assess and evaluate your students
• Assessment for learning
• Writing effective questions
• Constructive alignment
• Developing evaluation strategies
• Providing feedback to students
Supporting employability skills

Module Five – Tuesday 18th June: 6.00am to 8.30pm
Microteaching
Mindfulness and Education
Reflective writing

Module Six – Tuesday 25th June: 6.00pm to 8.30pm
Working with diversity
eLearning
• Using technology to support learning
Course evaluation and feedback

Module Seven – Online Tutorial Support Week 1st – 5th July
Support for reflective practice and assessment paper (time TBC depending on student need)

Duration Module One – Tuesday 21st May
Module Two – Tuesday 28th May
Module Three- Tuesday 4th June
Module Four – Tuesday 11th June
Module Five – Tuesday 18th June
Module Six – Tuesday 25th June

Time: 6.00pm – 8.30pm.
Module Seven – Online Tutorial Support Week 1st – 5th July 2013

Number of Places 20
Course Fee Fee: €1,280
Discounted* Fee: €896
* Applicable to Skillnet members
Course Web Page: 
http://www.lawsociety.ie/Postgrad_Cert_Teaching_and_Learning.aspx
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

MS Word - Intermediate

Network: 
Biznetcork Skillnet
Location of Course Regus offices, Building 1000 (2nd Floor), City Gate, Mahon, Cork
Trainer E-Bridge
Learning Outcomes At the end of this one day course, participants will know how to perform the common everyday tasks in a quick and efficient manner using shortcuts etc. You will also learn a number of time-saving features such as using Quick Parts etc. Participants will be able to achieve far more professionally presented documents through the correct use of the document formatting / page layouts and tables.
Further Enquiries Aoife Dunne
Training Administrator
t: 021 453 0141
e: aoife@corkchamber.ie
Entry Requirements Particiants should be using Word on a regular basis and have already grasped the basics of MS Word.
Course Content This course is designed for those who use MS Word on a regular basis but may have never received formal training. You will cover the MS Word Essential skills concentrating on shortcuts and faster ways of performing everyday tasks, along with some of the more advanced functionality in an easy to follow and with a practical / hands-on approach.

Some of the topics covered on this course include basic headers & footers, setting up different sets of headers, footers & page numbering within the same document and how to overcome some problems that are encountered. You will learn how to layout your document in a more professional manner using tables and also look at performing calculations in tables among others.

Financial Support There are limited free places available on all of our courses for jobseekers.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Start Date: 17th June, 2013
Subjects Taught Review of Basic MS Word Topics
• Overview of Speed Keys to perform everyday tasks more quickly
• Quick editing tips
• Formatting Tips & Speed Keys
• Using the Clipboard Task Pane to Move & Copy Text

Tricky Topics
• Setting Indents
• Setting & Using Tab Stops - How should they be used?

Document Control
• Page Breaks
• Changing Margins
• Changing the Page Setup
• Section Breaks
• Different Page Settings in the same document

Headers & Footers
• Creating Headers & Footers
• Page Numbering
• Different First Page
• Odd and Even Headers & Footers
• Alternating Headers & Footers

Tables
• Creating a table
• Moving within a table
• Formatting a table
• Inserting / Deleting Rows and Columns
• Resizing Columns
• Setting tabs in a table
• Borders and Shading in Tables

Advanced Table Features
• Sorting within a Table
• Calculations in tables
• Copying Formulae
• Editing Formulae
• Recalculating Formulae

Enhancing Overall Document Appearance
• Paragraph Borders & Shading
• Page Borders

Duration One Day, 9.30am. - 5.00pm.
Number of Places 8
Course Fee Chamber Member Rate: €100.00
Non-Member rate: €145.00
Course Web Page: 
https://www.corkchamber.ie/biznetcork-skillnet/2013/06/17/MS-Word-Intermediate
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Present & Express with Confidence

Network: 
Biznetcork Skillnet
Location of Course Cork International Airport Hotel
Trainer Michelle Dineen - Ardin Career Development
Eligibility This course is suitable for anyone who wishes to improve competency presenting and expressing thoughts and ideas with confidence. There are no learning pre-requisites.
Further Enquiries Aoife Dunne
Training Administrator
t: 021 453 0141
e: aoife@corkchamber.ie
Course Content This one day 'Present and Express with Confidence' programme takes the fear out of presentations, public speaking, meetings and one to one conversations by furnishing participants with a toolset guaranteed to improve their approach. This programme focuses on structure, content, audience, presenter competency, visual aids and practical demonstration.

(Please note that this is not a PowerPoint presentation program)

Objectives
• Explore presenter perception
• Structure presentations in a logical order
• Perform audience stakeholder analysis
• Develop strategies for dealing with the audience & questions
• Control confidence
• Visualise success
• Utilise visual aids
• Plan a presentation taking structure, content, audience, visual aids, presenter competency into consideration
• Complete practical presentation exercise

This is an interactive day, using blended learning approaches to meet the needs of all learner types. Learners are supported throughout the day, feedback is provided and individual assistance given to learners as they prepare for their practical demonstration.

Financial Support There are limited free places available on all of our courses to jobseekers.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Start Date: 20th June, 2013
Subjects Taught Opening:
- Welcome
- Agenda
- Introductions
- Ground Rules
- Gap Analysis

Discovery:
- Word Association game
- Presenter perception
- Picture perfect team exercise
- Past experience
- Presentation dissection assessment
- Presentation dissection analysis & discussion

Structure:
- Maps and Detours
- Team Exercise - structure

Audience:
- Choosing the right questions
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Non-participation / Disgruntled attendees
- Dealing with questions

YOU as the Presenter:
- Body language, Eye contact, Voice, Pace, Tone, Pauses, Movement
- Image
- Humour
- Controlling 'The Jitters'
- Visualisation
- Anecdotes & story telling

Let's Do It:
- Audience analysis exercise
- Step by step preparation
- Practical demonstration
- Feedback

Close:
Questions and answers
- Review of the day
- Knowledge check
- Evaluation

Duration One Day
Number of Places 10
Course Fee Chamber Member Rate: €130.00
Chamber Non-Member Rate: €185.00
Course Web Page: 
https://www.corkchamber.ie/biznetcork-skillnet/2013/06/20/Present--Express-with-Confidence
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

XLVets HerdCheck

Network: 
XLVets Skillnet
Location of Course Various. Please contact the XLVets Skillnet office to enquire.
Trainer Trainers appointed from the XLVets Skillnet Training Panel based on demand. Please contact XLVets to enquire about the availability of a trainer in your area. Trainers for this programme are qualified and experienced veterinary surgeons.
Methods of Assessment The trainer will work with each participant to ensure they are competent in developing and implementing a whole herd disease management plan.
Learning Outcomes Participants will learn how to:
1. How to create a disease profile for a dairy herd
2. Economic impact assessment of chronic diseases in a dairy herd
3. How to develop a disease management plan
4. How to assess the impact of disease management interventions.
Eligibility There are no formal eligibility criteria.
Further Enquiries Geoff Dooley,
e: geoff.dooley@xlvets.ie
t: 061 381505
Entry Requirements In general, participants will be expected to be active dairy farmers or dairy farm managers.
Course Content The course involves a structured and tailored training programme to farmers based on
(1) establishing the disease profile of their herd and
(2) implementing a health management system on the farm designed to optimise the health status of the herd.
Subjects Taught Disease profiling
Diease Management Planning
Testing procedures and sampling protocols
Duration The duration of the programme will amount to 2 days spread over a period of 3 - 4 months.
Number of Places 200 nationwide (maximum)
Course Fee The course requires a series of laboratory tests to determine the baseline disease status of the participant's herd. Participants will be required to pay for the laboratory fees. There is no other charge.
Course Web Page: 
http://www.xlvets.ie/skillnet.php
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Improving Lamb Survival

Network: 
XLVets Skillnet
Location of Course Grange Veterinary Clinic, Co. Donegal
Trainer Nicholas Garvey
Methods of Assessment The trainer will assess knowledge transfer during periods of free discussion and questions and answer sessions
Learning Outcomes Participants will have the management know how to optimise lamd survival rates and the basic skills required to deal with typlical lambing problems when they arise.
Eligibility The programme is open to all with an interest in sheep flock health and lamb survival
Further Enquiries Geoff Dooley,
e: geoff.dooley@xlvets.ie
t: 061 381505
Entry Requirements Participants are expected to have practical experience of working in the sheep farming sector
Course Content - Managing pregnant ewes
- Lambing pens
- Successful birthing of ewes
- Optimising survival rates during the fist hours of life
Duration 1/2 day
Number of Places 25
Course Fee Free
Course Web Page: 
http://www.xlvets.ie/skillnet.php
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Equine Dentistry

Network: 
XLVets Skillnet
Location of Course Working stables at Dunhill, Co. Waterford
Trainer Christopher McGrath MVB
Methods of Assessment Trainees will be assessed by means of visual observation by the trainer
Learning Outcomes Highly practical approach to modern equine dentistry.
Learn how to perform the basics safely and effectively.
Eligibility Trainees will be qualified veterinary surgeons or veterinary nurses
Further Enquiries XLVets Skillnet - 061 381505
geoff.dooley@xlvets.ie
Entry Requirements The event will be of particularly relevant to equine veterinary practitioners
Course Content This highly practical based 1-day course in veterinary dentistry will invigorate your approach to equine dentistry. It will give you all the knowledge and practical skills required to perform high quality, efficient and profitable equine dentistry to the best possible standards in general practice. The event will include hands-on practical sessions in in a working stables. The learning group will be kept small to optimise learning opportunity.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Advance booking essential.
Start Date: 24 July 2013
Subjects Taught • How to rasp teeth
• How to remove wolf teeth
• How to bit seat
• How to age a horse by its teeth
• How to market equine dentistry services
Duration 1 days
Number of Places 7 maximum
Course Fee €95
Course Web Page: 
http://www.xlvets.ie/skillnet.php
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

JSSP - Personal Injury / Medical Negligence Civil Litigation Course

Network: 
Law Society Skillnet
Location of Course Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin 7.
Further Enquiries Email: jssp@lawsociety.ie
Phone: 01 881 5727
Course Content To introduce qualified solicitors into the practice and procedure of conducting litigation in the Masters Court, District Court, Circuit Court and High Court.

To develop solicitors’ legal skills of research, drafting court documentation, negotiation, presentation and advocacy.

To introduce and develop solicitors’ knowledge of the specialised practice areas of medical negligence and personal injury litigation.

Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Enrolment and Start Dates: 07/03/2013 for 07/05/2013
Subjects Taught Module 1
1. Introduction to Civil Litigation

1.1 Civil litigation in Ireland
• Jurisdiction
• Parties
• Remedies
• Statute of Limitation
• Insurance

1.2 Courses of Action – substantial law
• Contract and Tort
• EU Law and ECHR

1.3 Managing a Litigation File
• Taking instructions
• Costs
• Conduct and Ethics
• Briefing Counsel
• Legal Research

Module 2. Practice and Procedure of the Irish Courts

2.1 District Court Practice and Procedure
• Drafting, issuing and serving a summons
• Pleadings
• Lodgments, counterclaims and third parties
• Judgment in default
• Preparation for trial
• Taking up the order

2.2 Circuit Court Practice and Procedure
• Types of Civil Bill
• Drafting, issuing and serving Civil Bills
• Briefing Counsel
• Pleadings
• Defence, lodgments, counterclaims, third parties
• Judgment in default
• Preparation for trial
• Taking up the order

2.3 High Court Practice and Procedure
• Types of High Court Summonses
• Issuing and Service
• Pleadings
• Judgment in Default
• Lodgments, tenders, third parties

• Setting down for trial
• Preparation for trial and evidence
• Special summons procedure

2.4 Masters Court Practice and Procedure
• Introduction
• Motions on Notice
• Ex parte applications
• Remittal and transfer of actions
• Procedure for appeal

2.5 Injunctions
• Introduction to injunctions
• Applications for injunctions – practice and procedure
• Defending an application for injunction

2.6 Evidence Discovery and Legal Privilege
• Evidence
• Electronic evidence
• Discovery and Privilege
• Voluntary discovery
• Applications to obtain information
• Court procedures
• Orders for Discovery
• Freedom of Information Act 1997 as amended

Module 3. Medical Negligence Cases

3.1 Overview of Medical Negligence Law
3.2 Product Liability
3.2 Patient Consent
3.3 Accessing Medical Records
3.4 Reading Medical Records and Reports
3.5 Accessing Medical Experts
3.6 Claims Handling
3.7 Practice and Procedure in the Coroners Court
3.8 Costs
3.9 Freedom of Information and Data Protection in Medical Negligence Case
3.10 Mediation – making it work for your client

Module 4. Personal Injury Litigation

4.1 PIAB
4.2 MIBI

Module 5. Skills Training

5.1 Negotiation Skills
• Introduction to negotiation for Solicitors

5.2 Presentation and Advocacy Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Introduction to Advocacy
• Advocacy in the District Court

Number of Places 22
Course Fee This course is for Jobseekers (solicitors) and is Free of Charge
Course Web Page: 
http://www.lawsociety.ie/Pages/CPD-main/
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Treatment Protocols for Equine Colic

Network: 
XLVets Skillnet
Location of Course Somerton Equine Hospital, Co. Kildare
Trainer Heinrich Zeig MVB and Christopher McGrath MVB
Methods of Assessment The level of knowledge transfer achived will be assessed during structired discussion and question and answer sessions.
Learning Outcomes Participants will have the confidence and essential skills to provide effective and high value clinical services to horse owners with equine colic challenges.
Further Enquiries Geoff Dooley,
e: geoff.dooley@xlvets.ie
t: 061 381505
Entry Requirements The course is suitable for qualified veterinary surgeons working in the equine sector.
Course Content Colic is the number one cause of death in horses, excluding old age. The good news is that the vast majority of cases are mild and resolve with medical treatment. Understanding what colic is and adopting strategies for its management and prevention are important skills for veterinary surgeons.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Advance booking essential.
Date: 19 June 2013
Subjects Taught - Equine colic prevention strategies
- Diagnosis
- Treatement selection
- Strategies for increasing positive outcomes
- Marketing to the equine sector in a challenging economic environment
Duration 1 day
Number of Places 20 maximum
Course Fee €95
Course Web Page: 
http://www.xlvets.ie/skillnet.php
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Livestock Grassland Soil Management

Network: 
National Organic Training Skillnet
Location of Course Nationwide upon demand
Trainer Various Nationwide
Learning Outcomes You will be informed about the advantages and methods of grassland production and will have an understanding of how to apply this to better manage and feed your livestock.
Further Enquiries Sean McGloin
Network Manager
Mob: 086 172 8442
Tel: 071 964 0688
Email: info@nots.ie
Course Content One day course to enable farmers to increase grassland production for fodder and thereby reduce reliance on external feed inputs.

•Flora in pastures and diversity
•Soil structure
•Grass seeding
•Clover swards
•Fodder production

Duration 1 day
Course Fee €60
Course Web Page: 
http://www.nots.ie/courses.php
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No
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