Marketing is an exciting, vibrant and dynamic area - impacting on all our lives. From the major global brands to the local corner shops, identifying customers and meeting their needs is critical to business survival and success. For many, this makes marketing a particularly attractive career path, giving ambitious individuals an opportunity to face up to the challenge posed by an increasingly competitive marketplace.

The Business Management Advanced Certificate course is designed to provide the students with an indepth understanding of the role and function of management in the business environment and offers the opportunity to develop effective management skills. While the theoretical aspects of business management are taught, the focus is on the practical application of these principles.

The ACCA Accounting Technician course will help your career progress in any organisation. It's an established route to professional status and on completion of the course and one year's work experience (which can be completed during your studies) you can use the designation CAT after your name.

The EBusiness Studies course is a comprehensive introduction to eBusiness, enabling participants to appreciate the important role played by technology in business today and capitalise on the opportunities presented by eBusiness.

The Legal Studies course provides a foundation in Irish Law and business. It is suitable for those who would like a career as an assistant in a legal environment or for those who wish to continue their legal studies to degree level.

The Insurance Course Advanced Certificate is a full time 1 year course designed to put students on the first step of the ladder to a profitable and rewarding career in Insurance. Insurance could be considered a recession proof product and therefore the industry has a consistent requirement for well trained professionals.

The Multimedia Production course provides you with the opportunity to acquire key design skills and to develop a grounding in the tools used for developing and authoring multimedia products.

The ACCA Accounting Technician course will help your career progress in any organisation. It's an established route to professional status and on completion of the course and one year's work experience (which can be completed during your studies) you can use the designation CAT after your name.

Every business requires a business manager. The Business Manager course is designed to enable the learner to gain an in-depth understanding of the role and function of management in the business environment and to develop effective management skills. Learners who successfully complete the Business Management course will appreciate the role and importance of the management function and understand how organisations need to adapt to a dynamic and changing environment. Learners will also develop their knowledge and understanding of the management process and develop effective management skills. The Business Management course will also give you an appreciation of the importance of effective communication within organisations

The Business Finance part time course is ideal for any individual working in any environment who requires the understanding, knowledge and practical skills in finance and understanding how money works. Every manager or business owner faces financial challenges in the course of their management of a business. The Business Finance course will help learners understand financial jargon and develop an awareness of the key elements to good financial management. This Fetac 6 Business course will engage learners in reading financial statements and assessing financial viability and performance. You will develop your confidence in communicating financial matters and will develop your appreciation of the importance and the elements of monetary control within an organization. The course will also familiarise you with the time value of money.

The Business Development course teaches you about growing and developing a business which is a critical skill for anyone involved in any industry. This FETAC 6 course essential for anyone involved in business who wishes to understand new customer opportunities and develop individual strategies to make progress. It will engage learners in understanding key marketing principles and will help you develop communication plans to attract new customers. Participants will understand a selection of the appropriate market entry strategies for new markets - either in Ireland or overseas and explore how to apply the principles of persuasive communication in a commercial situation. Participants will learn how to apply the principles of account development & management.

Understanding the Legislative Environment you work in is critical for anyone operating in the modern business environment. The Business Law course will create awareness for participants of the Legislation that applies to their particular area of business.  Learners who successfully complete this course will appreciate the importance of Law for the business organisation. Learners will also understand how an organisation needs to be aware of the Legal environment in which it operates and understand the role of Legislation in a modern business environment be familiar with relevant legislation develop and appreciation of importance of Legal Practice and Procedure.

The Marketing Management course is designed to enable learners to analyse, evaluate and critically apply the principles and practices of marketing in a workplace context. Understanding the market your business is in and how you can maximise your presence and market share using marketing tools is critical for the survival of any business.

Project Management is an essential skill which major employers expect their managers to possess. The Project Management course will instruct learners to successfully plan coordinate and control the often complex and diverse activities of modern industrial and commercial projects.

The FETAC Level 6 Business Planning course will enable learners to explore a possible business idea and liaise with professional bodies within specialised areas. Any professional operating in a business environment and planning on growing or developing or setting up a business will require to examine the viability of a business idea and understand the procedure involved in setting up a business. An understanding of the over-riding importance of the customer to business success is critical also. The Business Planning course will develop the key skills, competencies and knowledge required to enable learners to carry out a detailed investigation of thier proposed idea, assess its viability and potential in setting up a business.

Strategic Planning determines where a company is going, how they are going to get there and what strategy needs to be put in place to achieve these goals.  This FETAC 6 Business Course in Strategic Planning encourages learners to critically analyse the strategies of the organisation in which they are involved and how to achieve results. You will learn how to formulate a strategic plan in line with company goals and brand ethos, how to implement this in terms of work force and how best to forward plan in Business.

The Business for English course will equip students with the vital communications tools that today's ever changing and demanding business world ask for. People need not only fluency of language; they also need to show they can persuade, sell and influence people in many different business situations, whether in the corporate world or running their own business.

Consultative Selling is also known to many as Relationship Selling. This systematic selling methodology promotes the sales agent as being the consultant or the expert in the eyes of the customer. Showing how to establish and deepen rapport and trust in the buy/sell relationship. Becoming the provider of solutions to a customers problems and addressing the needs as a partnership between customer and agent. Sales agents will learn the secrets of how to sell solutions to a customers problem rather than sell on price. This enhances longevity between customer and seller, improving productivity and profitability and improves market share through repeat business.

The Field Sales Management course is intended for those already in field sales who are looking to advance into this key management position. In the Field Sales Management course you will have the opportunity to enhance your core knowledge base by learning or improving key skill sets necessary to drive the productivity and profitability of your sales organization.Some of the primary focus areas addressed are learning the concepts and use of the Solutions Based Selling methodology to promote client longevity, market share and profitability.

The Facilities Management course leads to the ILM Level 3 Certificate in Facilities Management. The course aims to give learners who have limited experience in Facilities Management or learners seeking a career change to Facilities Management the foundation for their formal development in a Facilities Management role. The qualification does this by developing broad leadership and management skills and specific facilities management skills.

The Facilities Management certificate course is aimed at Facilities Managers with existing supervisory experience seeking to learn of the more strategic and specialized functions in the Facilities Management environment.

Achievement of the BIFM Level 5 Diploma in Facilities Management reflects the ability of the ability of the Facilities Manager to identify and use relevant understanding, methods and skills to address complex problems.  This course aims to deliver to the learner an understanding of difficult perspectives, diverse approaches and an independent school of thought when proposing a course of action in the Facilities Management context.  Live case studies delivered by senior industry practitioners give a real insight into the varied  world of Facilities Management.

Discount of €202 when enrolling on both the Certificate and Diploma courses. Usual price €5184

The Supply Chain Management course is ICM accredited and an excellent upskilling opportunity for any individual /organisation to develop skills in efficient movement of supplies and delivery of the final products.

Behind every successful organisation is a great team of people. Managing and motivating people is an integral skill that everyone needs in any business. The Managing People course is designed to give the learner essential knowledge and skills in developing standards, measuring performance, motivating and empowering staff and oneself.

The EBusiness and Internet Marketing course is designed to enable you to gain an indepth knowledge of how to apply the principles and practice of ebusiness to a small-to-medium enterprise and to gain an excellent understanding of the issues involved in setting up an ebusiness channel in the SME sector.

The Social Media course will show you how to develop a successful social media strategy for your organization whether it is an SME, a one man organization or a multinational.

On the 2 day Risk Management course learners will be able to develop a risk management policy, establish risk criteria and improve and review the risk management process and strategy. Effective management of risk is recognised as a critical element of good governance arrangements in all organisations. It has implications for strategic and business planning, audit and assurance arrangements and the management and control of activities.

The Field Sales one day course is designed to provide immediate positive impact on the performance levels of professional Field Sales and Business Development Agents. It has been created to provide the tools that will enable you to take your sales performance to the next level. The methodology utilized is the Solutions Based Selling concept.

The 1 day Selling Skills for Marketing Professionals course uses the highly successful 'Solution Based Sales' methodology to teach you to sell with success and confidence. Learn how to best utilize your existing skills to advance your sales and marketing business career to the next level.

This 1 day business course is designed specifically for those in the Advertising and Media Sales profession looking to improve their skills or those considering entering this field. In this course you will learn new skills on how to grow your sales volumes, improve profitability in your sales and enhance repeat business in your specific field by learning the secrets of Solutions Based Selling and how they will empower you to go to the next level in your performance and productivity.  By learning this powerful sales methodology you will become a valuable indispensible problem solver and a long term partner with your clients.

This 1 day sales training course is designed to meet the specific needs of companies that utilize engineers and sales engineers to procure products and services. Recognizing the specific needs of businesses that are more and more often relying on engineers to fill the void of the sales agent, this sales training course introduces a methodology of sellling called Solutions Based Selling. In addition to learning how to use this sales technique, engineers and the like understand how to not sell a product or service but to learn how to understand a potential customer's problems and needs and recommend a solution to this that addresses their needs.

The Retrofitting Buildings for Energy Efficiency course is designed to make the learner aware of the growing environmental issues in the building industry. This course provides both theoretical and practical training for Energy Efficiency. The environmental impact of buildings will be assessed including passive design, Building Energy Rating (BER) of dwellings, sustainable energy and sustainable green solutions.

There are a wide range of issues currently facing organisations in the whole area of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). These include: process and best practice, practical requirements, the legislative framework and cost benefit analysis among others.

This one day Health and Safety Legislation course has been designed to suit any professional in any industry. Health and Safety Legislation and compliance with same is an essential element of Facility Operations and Facility Management. The background to Health & Safety Legislation in Ireland and compliance with the law within a facility will be explored in this course.

The Waste Management course is targeted at Waste team leaders who are trained in a discipline other than waste management such as engineers, facilities managers and operations managers. At the end of this course each learner will be able to confidently undertake waste management activities for their department or organisation.

Since it's inception in 1981, the Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) credential has become widely accepted and used as a measure of professional accomplishment within the energy management field. The Certified Energy Manager (CEM®) Qualification is awarded by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), a nonprofit making professional society of 15.000 members in 84 countries with their head quarters in the USA.

In 2006 the Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) certificate was developed and added to the broad portfolio of professional certifications offered by the Association of Energy Engineers. Rising energy costs and inefficiency in plants and buildings is continually driving the need for trained and experienced energy auditors. The CEA certification is one that identifies professionals as having the required knowledge and experience needed to succeed in the growing field of energy auditing.

The Certificate in Energy Management course is designed to provide a basic understanding of energy management techniques and the use of practical tools to manage energy more efficiently and demonstrate actual savings in cost and kilowatt hours.

The one day EIA Practice course for Quarry Development Applications involves a review of best practice for EIA associated with extractive development applications, with reference to the going Section 261A/S177 processes.

The Energy Policy Diploma Course is designed to provide in depth and practical knowledge of the current status of Energy Policy development worldwide and the interaction with and impact of other policies, strategies and regulation on the Irish Energy sector.

Using ISO 50001 as the model, the trainers will guide delegates through the process of establishing an energy management system using a combination of instruction and workshops. Learners will be tasked with various learning exercises so that the course is interactive and not passive.

The Energy Policy overview course is suitable for any professional seeking an overview of energy policy in Ireland and has been introduced as a direct result of industry consultation and interest. It will cover many aspects of the Energy Policy diploma course but in less detail. It will be delivered by one energy policy expert with no guest or international lecturers.

The Environmental Legislation course is designed to provide a basic understanding of Environmental Legislation to enable participants to take advantage of the opportunities presented in the growing energy management sector. It is designed for anyone wishing to acquire a basic understanding of the environmental legislation in Ireland.

The Environmental Regulation in Practice course aims to introduce students to the legislative framework which governs environmental protection together with legal aspects of health, hygiene and safety. Environmental law (ranging from international treaty obligation to local by laws) can be very different in theory from the practice. It is therefore important not only to know the current law but also to understand where it comes from, how it is interpreted by the regulated and applied by the regulators. With such knowledge, scientists, engineers and managers may all appreciate their legal obligations and liabilities and contribute more effectively to the implementation of environmental policy and legislation within the context of Sustainable Development.

Water Law is a primary means by which water policy objectives can be achieved. It is important for those involved with any aspect of the water sector to be aware of and understand the prevailing legislation. It is equally important to also understand how and why it developed and whether it is having the desired impact. The legislation relating to water is diverse, complex and sometimes uncoordinated. This unit will explain not only the law in theory but also the law in practice.

The Retrofitting Buildings for Energy Efficiency course is designed to make the learner aware of the growing environmental issues in the building industry. It is a one day intensive workshop which gives an overview of the theoretical and practical training for Energy Efficiency.

The Fire Legislation course is designed to equip students with the background information relating to fire safety design, fire precautions in buildings and the principles behind fire safety strategies.

Great savings on this Management Course Combo:

• Internet Marketing Part time
• Social Media Part time

Please click on the links above for detailed course information. Once you have completed your booking we'll be in touch to arrange the dates you want to avail of for each course.

Great savings on this Management Course Combo:

• IFMA Facilities Management Part time
• Project Management Part time

Please click on the links above for detailed course information.

Tourism is the worlds largest industry and plays a significant role in providing employment and income in most modern economies.  Ireland is no exception and has seen a dramatic rise in employment opportunities in this sector in recent years. In addition, the emergence of low cost airline carriers, the rise of budget hotels and the ease of booking on the internet, have created interesting challenges and opportunities for the Tourism industry.

If you have graduated from either of our Level 5 courses (Certificate in Tourism Studies) or ( Certificate in Airline Studies) or have relevant experience and are looking to further enhance your knowledge of the travel and tourism industry then this recently revised and updated FETAC Level 6 course will provide you with all the necessary additional knowledge and skills to prepare you for employment at management or supervisory levels within the sector.

The Airline Training course is ideal for those seeking to work in the Airline sector. This course is suitable for those looking to a career as ground crew, cabin crew (air hostess, air steward), check-in and customer service. Portobello Institute's Airline Training course is highly respected in the industry. We are a market leader in the delivery of this course for over a decade, and many of our graduates have gone on to permanent employment from this course.

The Cabin Crew Training course is an exciting airlines course introducing you to the world of Cabin Crew and Airlines Operations. Our experienced tutors impart knowledge on the essential elements of airline essential elements of airline cabin and ground skills, customer service, first aid and the emergency drills you will require in-flight to service passenger requirements.

The Retail Travel Agent Practice course is designed for those who want to be a travel agent or pursue a career in the travel industry. You will get the unique opportunity to obtain hands-on practical exposure to the work and functioning of a travel agent.

Failte Ireland have outsourced the management and delivery of their Tour Guide Training and Badging to Portobello Institute.  Portobello Institute offer two badging programmes - Dublin City and Environs Tour Guide Programme and the National Tour Guide Programme.  The National Tour Guide programme aims to provide the communication and information skills to offer a quality tour guiding service for a range of tourist markets, to source information banks and to professionally present Ireland as a tourist destination.

Failte Ireland has outsourced the management and delivery of their Tour Guide and Badging to Portobello Institute.  The Dublin City and Environs Tour Guide Programme, which is Level 6 is aimed at those who wish to train as a Tourist Guide specifically around Dublin City Centre. This course will enable learners to provide guiding and tour management services for tourists in Dublin city and its environs.

The Galileo Computerised Reservation System is the most widely used computerised reservations system in travel agents around the country.

Great savings on this Travel Agent Course Combo:

• Retail Travel Agent
• Galileo Computerised Reservation System (CRS)

Please click on the links above for detailed course information.

This Train the Trainer Distance Learning course is designed for existing trainers to readjust their current skill set and approach to training ensuring that high quality standards are at the forefront of all training programs. It also is aimed toward students who wish to gain a qualification in the area of Training Development and Planning. In the current economic climate many are returning to education with an increased demand for trainers both with inhouse companies and also for external business.

Portobello Institute has been successfully delivering an Environmental Impact Assessment programme with credibile results for the past two years.  In line with this course the Institute will deliver a 1 Day workshop on EIA Practice for Quarry Development Applications on 22nd August.

Running your own business, whatever the industry takes great precision and organisational skills, whether its a start up business in the Beauty or Childcare industry or a growing business in Marketing or Finance.  Many students who pass through our doors ready to kick start their careers chose to go it alone.   While you may opt to employ someone to do your accounts or marketing for you while you concentrate on your own skill set it is strongly advisible to have general knowledge in definitive areas, allowing you to manage your business successfully and profitably.

As part of their programme our Business students undertook a visit to the Four Courts in Dublin City centre this week.  Our tutors are firm believers in field trips of this nature as it enhances the student learning experience and provides the student with real life experiences in thier field.

Spring 2013 Open Days*

Sports and Health Programmes Open Days- Croke Park