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Subject guide
Our courses cover many areas. They can help you to develop new skills or brush up on skills you already have. Below you can see our course areas ranging from Reading to Personal Development to Finance.
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Communications
Finance
Writing
Personal Development
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Level guide
We offer courses between levels 1 to 4 based on Ireland’s National Framework of Qualifications. Read below to learn about Level 1 to Level 4.
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Course guide
We offer different types of courses. Read below to learn about Major awards to NALA awards.
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Major awards
Short courses
QQI award
NALA award
Level 1 Certificate in General Learning - Full Course
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Level 1
Major Awards
Computers
What you will learn
This course contains all level 1 courses offered by NALA in English, maths, computers. This course will help you to get started with your literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills.
There are twelve subjects overall, including:
Four maths subjects:
· Problem solving
· Shape and space
· Pattern and relationship
· Quantity and number
Three computer subjects:
· Computer skills
· Data handling
· Using technology
Three literacy subjects:
· Listening and speaking
· Reading
· Writing
Two personal development subjects:
· Personal Decision Making
· Setting Learning Goals
What qualification you can receive
For each subject you complete, you will receive a NALA Certificate of Completion.
How to get started
Level 1 Computer Skills
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Level 1
Short Courses
Computers
This course will help you develop your skills in using a personal computer.
When you are finished the course, you can print out a Certificate of Completion from NALA.
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Level 1 Data Handling
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Level 1
Short Courses
Computers
This course will help you develop your skills in using data in everyday life.
When you are finished the course, you can print out a Certificate of Completion from NALA.
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Level 1 Listening and speaking
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Level 1
Short Courses
Reading
This course will help you develop your skills in listening and speaking.
When you are finished the course, you can print out a Certificate of Completion from NALA.
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Level 1 Pattern and Relationship
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Level 1
Short Courses
Maths
This maths course will help you develop your skills in recognising, sorting and completing patterns.
When you are finished the course, you can print out a Certificate of Completion from NALA.
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Level 1 Personal Decision Making
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Level 1
Short Courses
Personal development
This course will help you develop your skills in making personal decisions.
When you are finished the course, you can print out a Certificate of Completion from NALA.
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Level 1 Problem solving
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Level 1
Short Courses
Maths
This course will help you develop your skills in solving basic everyday problems.
When you are finished the course, you can print out a Certificate of Completion from NALA.
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Level 1 Quantity and Number
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Level 1
Short Courses
Maths
This maths course will help you develop your skills in recognising and adding numbers and counting and comparing things.
When you are finished the course, you can print out a Certificate of Completion from NALA.
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Level 1 Reading
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Level 1
Short Courses
Reading
This reading course will help you develop your skills in reading everyday material.
When you are finished the course, you can print out a Certificate of Completion from NALA.
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Level 1 Setting learning goals
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Level 1
Short Courses
Personal development
This course will help you develop your skills in setting goals for learning.
When you are finished the course, you can print out a Certificate of Completion from NALA.
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Level 1 Shape and space
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Level 1
Short Courses
Maths
This maths course will help you develop your skills in recognising basic shapes in everyday life.
When you are finished the course, you can print out a Certificate of Completion from NALA.
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Level 1 Using Technology
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Level 1
Short Courses
Computers
This level 1 will help you develop your skills in using technology in everyday life.
When you are finished the course, you can print out a Certificate of Completion from NALA.
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Level 1 Writing
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Level 1
Short Courses
Reading
This course will help you develop your skills in writing everyday words.
When you are finished the course, you can print out a Certificate of Completion from NALA.
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Level 2 Certificate in General Learning
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Level 2
Major Awards
Communications
What you will learn
This course focuses on key skills in reading, writing, maths and technology. There are six subjects:
· Reading
· Writing
· Listening and Speaking
· Pattern and Relationship
· Using Technology
· Personal Decision Making
What qualification you can receive
For each subject you complete, you will receive a Level 2 Minor Award from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
When you finish all six subjects, you will receive a Level 2 Major Award in General Learning from QQI.
How to get started
For Level 2 courses, you should have a Level 1 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
Level 2 Computer Skills
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Level 2
Short Courses
Computers
This course will help you develop your skills in using a personal computer and current technology.
When you are finished this course, you can take an assessment to achieve a Level 2 Minor Award Certificate in Computer Skills from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
For Level 2 courses, you should have a Level 1 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
Level 2 Data Handling
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Level 2
Short Courses
Computers
This course will help you develop your skills in using data in everyday life.
When you are finished this course, you can take an assessment to achieve a Level 2 Minor Award Certificate in Data Handling from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
For Level 2 courses, you should have a Level 1 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
Level 2 Listening and Speaking
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Level 2
Short Courses
Reading
This course focuses on listening and speaking skills.
When you are finished the course, you can take an assessment to achieve a Level 2 Minor Award Certificate in Listening and Speaking from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
For Level 2 courses, you should have a Level 1 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
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Level 2 Pattern and Relationship
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Level 2
Short Courses
Maths
This maths course focuses on patterns and relationships.
When you are finished the course, you can take an assessment to achieve a Level 2 Minor Award Certificate in Pattern and Relationship from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
For Level 2 courses, you should have a Level 1 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
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Level 2 Personal Decision Making
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Level 2
Short Courses
Personal development
This course focuses on the skills involved in making personal decisions.
When you are finished the course, you can take an assessment to achieve a Level 2 Minor Award Certificate in Personal Decision Making from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
For Level 2 courses, you should have a Level 1 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
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Level 2 Quantitative Problem Solving
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Level 2
Short Courses
Maths
This course will help you develop your skills in quantitative problem solving.
When you are finished this course, you can take an assessment to achieve a Level 2 Minor Award Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
For Level 2 courses, you should have a Level 1 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
Level 2 Quantity and Number
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Level 2
Short Courses
Maths
This maths course will help you develop your skills in quantities and key maths operations.
When you are finished the course, you can take an assessment to achieve a Level 2 Minor Award Certificate in Quantity and Number from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
For Level 2 courses, you should have a Level 1 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
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Level 2 Reading
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Level 2
Short Courses
Reading
This course will help you develop your skills in reading everyday material.
When you are finished the course, you can take an assessment to achieve a Level 2 Minor Award Certificate in Reading from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
For Level 2 courses, you should have a Level 1 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
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Level 2 Setting Learning Goals
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Level 2
Short Courses
Personal development
This course will help you develop your skills in goal setting.
When you are finished the course, you can take an assessment to achieve a Level 2 Minor Award Certificate in Setting Learning Goals from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
For Level 2 courses, you should have a Level 1 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
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Level 2 Shape and Space
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Level 2
Short Courses
Maths
This course will help you develop your knowledge and skills in 2D shapes and 3D forms.
When you are finished this course, you can take an assessment to achieve a Level 2 Minor Award Certificate in Shape and Space from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
For Level 2 courses, you should have a Level 1 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
Level 2 Using Technology
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Level 2
Short Courses
Computers
This course will help you recognise how technology is used in everyday life.
When you are finished the course, you can take an assessment to achieve a Level 2 Minor Award Certificate in Using Technology from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
For Level 2 courses, you should have a Level 1 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
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Level 2 Writing
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Level 2
Short Courses
Writing
This course will help you build your writing skills through personal and meaningful writing tasks. There is also a task in the portfolio section where you practice handwriting sentences.
When you are finished the course, you can take an assessment and submit a handwriting portfolio to apply for a Level 2 Minor Award in Writing from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
For Level 2 courses, you should have a Level 1 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
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Level 3 Application of Number
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Level 3
Short Courses
Maths
This course will help you develop your skills in applying mathematical skills to solve problems.
When you are finished this course, you can take an assessment to achieve a Level 3 Minor Award Certificate in Application of Number from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
For Level 3 courses, you should have a Level 2 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
Level 3 Career Preparation
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Level 3
Short Courses
Communications
This course will help you prepare for your career.
When you are finished the course, you can take an assessment to achieve a Level 3 Minor Award Certificate in Career Preparation from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
For Level 3 courses, you should have a Level 2 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
Level 3 Certificate in Employability Skills
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Level 3
Major Awards
Communications
What you will learn
This course focuses on the key skills in reading, writing, maths and information technology to get ready for working life. There are six subjects:
· Mathematics
· Computer Literacy
· Personal and Interpersonal Skills
· Communications
· Career Preparation
· Managing Personal Finances
What qualification you can receive
For each subject you complete, you will receive a Level 3 Minor Award from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
When you finish all six subjects, you will receive a Level 3 Major Award in Employability Skills from QQI.
How to get started
For Level 3 courses, you should have a Level 2 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
Level 3 Certificate in General Learning
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Level 3
Major Awards
Communications
What you will learn
This course focuses on key skills in maths, reading, writing and information technology. There are six subjects:
· Communications
· Self Advocacy
· Mathematics
· Computer Literacy
· Internet Skills
· Personal Effectiveness
What qualification you can receive
For each subject you complete, you will receive a Level 3 Minor Award from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
When you finish all six subjects, you will receive a Level 3 Major Award in General Learning from QQI.
How to get started
For Level 3 courses, you should have a Level 2 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
Level 3 Certificate in Information and Communication Technologies
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Level 3
Major Awards
Communications
What you will learn
This course focuses on the key skills in maths, communications, reading and writing for information and communication technologies. There are six subjects:
· Mathematics
· Computer Literacy
· Internet Skills
· Communications
· Personal Effectiveness
· Digital Media
What qualification you can receive
For each subject you complete, you will receive a Level 3 Minor Award from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
When you finish all six subjects, you will receive a Level 3 Major Award in Information and Communication Technologies from QQI.
How to get started
For Level 3 courses, you should have a Level 2 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
Level 3 Communications
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Level 3
Short Courses
Communications
This course will help you develop your communications skills for many situations including social, public, one-to-one and the workplace.
When you are finished the course, you can take an assessment to achieve a Level 3 Minor Award Certificate in Communications from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
For Level 3 courses, you should have a Level 2 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
Level 3 Computer Literacy
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Level 3
Short Courses
Computers
This course will help you to understand the role of computers in everyday life and how to use a computer safely in a learning or work environment.
When you are finished the course, you can take an assessment to achieve a Level 3 Minor Award Certificate in Computer Literacy from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
For Level 3 courses, you should have a Level 2 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
Level 3 Digital Media
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Level 3
Short Courses
Computers
This course will help you improve your knowledge and skills in using digital media devices.
When you complete this course, you will receive a Level 3 Minor Award Certificate in Digital Media from Quality and Qualifications (QQI) Ireland.
For Level 3 courses, you should have a Level 2 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
Level 3 Functional Mathematics
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Level 3
Short Courses
Maths
This course will help you develop your skills in using maths in everyday life.
When you are finished this course, you can take an assessment to achieve a Level 3 Minor Award Certificate in Functional Mathematics from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
For Level 3 courses, you should have a Level 2 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
Level 3 Internet Skills
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Level 3
Short Courses
Computers
This course will help you develop your skills in using internet applications to communicate.
Once you are finished the course, you can take an assessment to achieve a Level 3 Minor Award Certificate in Internet Skills from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
For Level 3 courses, you should have a Level 2 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
Level 3 Managing Personal Finances
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Level 3
Short Courses
Finance
This course will help you manage your money through saving and spending plans. It will also help you to understand social welfare payments, different kinds of financial institutions, and tax.
When you are finished this course, you can take an assessment to achieve a Level 3 Minor Award Certificate in Managing Personal Finances from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
For Level 3 courses, you should have a Level 2 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
Level 3 Mathematics
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Level 3
Short Courses
Maths
This course will help you develop your maths skills.
Once you are finished the course, you can take an assessment to achieve a Level 3 Minor Award Certificate in Mathematics from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
For Level 3 courses, you should have a Level 2 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
Level 3 Personal and Interpersonal Skills
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Level 3
Short Courses
Communications
This course will help you improve your personal and interpersonal skills.
When you complete this course, you will receive a Level 3 Certificate for Personal and Interpersonal Skills from Quality and Qualifications Ireland.
For Level 3 courses, you should have a Level 2 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
Level 3 Personal Effectiveness
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Level 3
Short Courses
Communications
This course will help you improve your personal effectiveness skills.
When you are finished the course, you can take an assessment to achieve a Level 3 Minor Award Certificate in Personal Effectiveness from Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
For Level 3 courses, you should have a Level 2 Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life skills and work experience.
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