The Beauty Specialist Certificate course is an excellent way to build the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to start a career as a Beautician. This course will prepare you for working in a Beauty Salon or  opening your own Salon. As well as learning all about how the Beauty business works, you will learn about a wide range of beauty products, equipment and treatments. You will specialise in facials, skin care and eye treatments.

Portobello Institute's Beauty Specialist diploma course brings you up to speed with the complete Beautician's toolkit of salon treatments for skin, eye, make up, waxing, manicure and pedicure.

Great savings on this Nail Courses Combo:

• Manicure & Pedicure (ITEC)
• Nail Technician (Gel & Acrylic Nails)

Please click on the links above for detailed course information.

Hot stone massage is increasing in popularity. Heated stones in fragrant oils are applied to key points on the  body. The direct heat relaxes the body which means the massage is more effective and intense than a regular massage. The technique of working the hot stones along the body with cooler stones encourages the body to detox and heal, increasing lymph flow and flush out waste.

The Beauty industry is expanding at a rapid rate. One of the main areas of expansion in recent years is Advanced and Specialist Waxing. The Advanced Waxing course is aimed at qualified beauticians who are already confident within waxing and are looking to advance in this area. This 1 day waxing course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to carry out Californian, Brazilian and Hollywood waxing treatments which are extremely popular choices for clients.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

This advanced Make Up Artist course has been designed to meet the increasing demand from past students and trained makeup artists who wish to learn a higher standard of makeup. If you are interested in creating Theatrical and Fantasy characters for strong editorial, TV or Film then this is the make up artist course for you.

Do you want to learn new beauty and make up tricks that will make you look stunning everyday? Do you want to master the tricks of perfect make up application just like your favourite celebs with minimum effort? Then this is the beauty & make up course for you. This fun two week make up course aimed at teens is the ideal short course for those who want to look their best for little cost and maximum impact.

Learn to apply your make up perfectly and look your best for the coming months. This 3 hour masterclass gives you a real insight into make up application and shows you how to enhance your features.   It is suitable for anyone looking to improve their personal make up techniques or for those looking to get a "taste" of the industry.

The Visual Display 3 day course is ideal for those who want to develop a career in this area as it introduces the learner to the basic elements required to create eye catching retail displays.

This Exclusive Special Effects two day Masterclass will be tutored by Industry renowned Clare Lambe. Clare has been working within the Irish Film Industry for over 17 years, and has worked on many famous elaborate set's such as Saving Private Ryan & Game of Thrones to name but a few. Clare has a fantastic array of expertise and experience gained within this specialized area therefore it's a class not to be missed by those wanting to expand into the special effects Industry.

The Higher Certificate in Arts in Montessori Education (HETAC Level 6) course prepares you for the task of helping children aged 3-6 and 6-9 years to develop to the fullness of their individual human potential. This 2 year Montessori course provides an opportunity to study, indepth, Montessori pedagogy, practices and child development as well as an interdisciplinary approach to the study of human's, their endeavours and their relationship with the universe.

The Christmas Themes for Children is aimed at Montessori and Childcare providers whose role is to devise and implement an effective curriculum for pre school children. Through practical work and discussion, you will come out after the workshop with a plan for art/practical life and group work themes for Christmas. Materials made on the day by students can be taken home for inspiration.

Play, a familiar activity for most children, is a way to help children with issues they may have to deal with in their daily lives or in difficult circumstances, such as hospitalization or abusive conditions. Play helps to reduce stress in a child. Play therapy is based on this fact that children can express themselves through play. It gives the child an opportunity to "play out" his/her feelings and problems, his/her fears, his/her feelings of insecurity, loneliness etc.

The Play Therapy Level 2 course progresses from the Level 1 play therapy course for those who wish to continue to develop their understanding and skills within this area.

The Applied Child & Adolescent Development course is designed for persons from the fields of psychology, social work, education, sociology, nursing, biological sciences who want to work with children (birth through 18 years) or are already working with children and now want to upscale their knowledge, understanding and skills. There is no upper age limit, the minimum age for candidates is 21 years.

Guided reflections of experience enable an integration of experimental learning with theoretical understanding. Further, this will lead to enrichment of the field that one is working in. We may have been trained several years ago... learning paths... This course is specially designed and suitable for practitioners in the fields of psychology, social work, education, sociology, nursing who are already working with children (birth through 18 years) and now want to upscale their understanding and knowledge and skills. There is no upper age limit; the minimum age is 21 years.

Creating a positive learning environment for the pre school age is of the utmost importance. In this 1 day workshop course you will learn how to make the most of indoor and outdoor space, how best to lay out space and materials to encourage exploration and development. You will also learn how to create indoor and outdoor space with inexpensive ideas.

Art & Crafts is a one day practical workshop which allows the childcare professional to experience a fresh take on art and crafts. Through the workshop the learner will be able to provide the children in their service with a unique take on seasonal art and crafts.

This full time Special Needs Education course is designed to introduce students to the key areas of caring for children of a school going age and promotes their understanding of the underpinning theoretical framework of childcare principles and practice.

The Sports Management course combines the essential academic teachings of business and management studies with the practical knowledge of a sports giving learners the most well-rounded education possible in this discipline.

The course is designed to provide students with a framework for strength and conditioning service provision of athletic populations. Students will learn how to effectively coach various components of strength and conditioning such as Olympic Lifting, Speed (max velocity and acceleration), plyometrics, functional screening and assessment, rehabilitation and prehabilitation, agility patterns for field and court based athletes as well as how to effectively programme, plan and periodise training for athletic groups.

Great savings on this Sports Courses Combo:

• Anatomy Physiology & Massage (ITEC)
• Sports Massage (ITEC)

Note - the Anatomy Physiology & Massage diploma is required in order to be eligible for the Sports Massage course - except when you do both courses together.

Great savings on this Sports Courses Combo:

• Taping & Strapping
• Occupational First Aid (3 Day Workshop)

Please click on the links above for detailed course information.

The Paediatric First Aid Workshop is ideal for both parents and also professional childcare facilities to prepare staff for emergency situations. This is a one day course specifically designed to teaching life saving skills with relation to children and incorporates the Irish Heart Foundation Heartsaver CPR course. This course is ideal for both parents and also professional childcare facilities to prepare staff for emergency situations. The course has major emphasis on dealing with accidents that happen to children from newborn to eight years of age. This unique course will give you the skills to deal with first aid and medical emergencies that occur with this age group.

LauraLynn Children's Hospice are looking for Health Care Assistants to join there caring team so they can help more children.

In line with our successful EIA programme Portobello Institute will deliver a 1 day seminar on EIA Practice for Quarry Development Applications on 22nd August in the Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley.

In line with our successful EIA programme Portobello Institute will deliver a 1 day seminar on EIA Practice for Quarry Development Applications on 22nd August in the Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley.

Croke Park, the pioneers of Sporting events since 1914 are a leading name in Irish Sports and Portobello Institute are delighted to announce that this Autumn they will deliver their popular sports programmes at Croke Park.

Occupational First Aid 3 day course is ideal for anyone wanting to up skill or refresh there first aid skills.The first Aid course will be delivered over a 3 day period on the 11th, 12th & 25th of August 2012.The course is recognised by the HSA and the PHECC (Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council). For further information >> Occupational First Aid - 3 day Course

If you are thinking of taking up a career in Travel and Tourism or you are currently working in the sector and need to upskill on Computerised Reservations Systems then the weekend Galileo Computerised Reservation System is the ideal course for you.  This System is the most widely used computerised system in Travel Agents around the county  It enables agents to check availability and details for every scheduled flight in the world and have up to date informtaion for clients looking to book flights and holidays with their agent.

In line with our successful EIA programme Portobello Institute will deliver a 1 day seminar on EIA Practice for Quarry Development Applications on 22nd August in the Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley.

In line with our successful EIA programme Portobello Institute will deliver a 1 day seminar on EIA Practice for Quarry Development Applications on 22nd August in the Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley.

In line with our successful EIA programme Portobello Institute will deliver a 1 day seminar on EIA Practice for Quarry Development Applications on 22nd August in the Clarion Hotel, Liffey Valley.

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.

Early Childhood Ireland are organising a study group to the Glen Outdoor School in Donegal on 19th May.  This is a fantasic opportunity for those working in childcare or own their own school to gain some insight into outdoor play.  On the day you will get a visit through the outdoor service, get ideas for your own outdoor space and get to network with other early childcare practicioners.

The Facilities Show takes place in Birmingham from 15th - 17th May and WIFM who host a number of events over the weekend.  The WIFM AGM will take place on the 16th May.  The AGM is a chance for the WIFM SIG members to vote in their future Chair and Deputy Chair, get advanced notice of future events and other developments, and toast the success of the past year in FM..  The WIFM group is one of the most active networking groups in the BIFM and is not restricted to women only.

Full time Sports Therapy student Martin Baten recently carrried out his work placement with Parnell GAA.  Here is what Martin has to say about his love of Sports and his next steps in his Sports career.

Great news for recent graduates in Fashion Buying and Merchandising - the market seems to be thriving at the moment.  There are some great Assistant Buying and Trainee Buying roles cropping up.  Teamworx Recruitment have a number of roles available so if you are looking kick start your career in Fashion you should contact Denise Brady at Teamworx Recruitment She would love to hear from you and see if she has a role that suits your skils

Over the years the staff of Portobello Institute have undertaken many trips to India to work with disadvantaged street chlidren in India, spending time in orphanges and working with the children on everyday activities.  One of the orphanages Portobello Institute staff spent time at is the BSSK orphanage.  Denise Flood Montessori expert and registrar for the college has carried out many trips to India and in March 2012 she travelled to Pune to visit BSSK again but this time to spend time with the staff educating them in the Montessori Method and setting up a Montessori school in BSSK.  The orphange supports up to 70 children aged 0 to 7.  The trip was lead by Dr Meere Oka, a lecturer at Portobello Institute and a Trustee of BSSK Orphanage.

The Glen Group, an organisation based in Balinteer Dublin are a group who organise summer camps for Teens/Adults with physical and intellectual disabilities and they kindly took time out to come into the college to deliver a guest lecture to our Special Needs and Health Education students.  They chatted in detail to our students about the opportunities of volunteering for the group and the great work that they have carried out over the years

An essential part of any full time course at Portobello Institute is to undertake a work placement. This is when our students get the opportunity to put theory into practice in a real life work sitation.  It also gives the student the ideal platform in which to network amongst potential future employers. 

Portobello Institute delivered yet another successful workshop on Fire Legislation this week.  The college was delighted to welcome back Fire safety expert Michael P. Lyons.  Michael delivered the last workshop to our Facilities Management students and received tremendous feedback.  Michael has a wealth of experience in this field to pass on to our students.  In the past Michael has worked as a Senior Fire Officer with Dublin City Council and with Wicklow County Council from 1991 to 2000, leaving as Assistant Chief Fire Officer (Preventation).  His work included Fire Safety Certificate Application assesments, Fire Safety Notices under the Fire Services Act 1981, Licensing of Premises for the Fire Authority and was a Fire Brigade Instructor in Breathing Apparatus wearing.

Our Beauty students got creative this work in their Nail class.  Adding a touch of glamour to nails the students created these amazing designs.

Laser treatment is fast becoming more popular in Ireland.  Laser is an extremely safe procedure with many people of all ages opting to treat areas of their face and body.  As part of there Beauty Therapy programme our students attended a fantastic guest lecture from Laser Clinic Balance Medi-Spa.  The Clinic came into the college to present to our students on the many benefits of laser surgery and what areas laser can be administered to, from Rosacea and sun damage through to Liver spots and port wine stains.

A date in the diary for those working in Facilities Management - Think FM is taking place on 18th June at the Royal College of Physicians in Central London.  Brought to you by BIFM, this year one third of the programme is dedicated to People Management related topics.  This is the ideal conference for those who are managing a team or managing customer expectations.  Topics range from collobaration to Social Media exposure, taking in in calculating the cost of employment and food for an inspired workplace. 

If you are part of the FAS Work Placement Programme or the Jobbridge Programme then this could be the internship for you.  Start Mortgages is a specialist lender based in Clonskeagh, Dublin 4 are offering two intern positions for those interested in pursuing a career as a Legal Secretary.  The successful candidate will work in our Litigation Team and will provide legal secretarial support to a team of solicitors.  Both interns will report to the Litigation Manager.

Our full time students have really come into their own, now into the 6 month of their course.  Their tutors set them a real challenge last week as part of thier special effects model.  Each student had to create a zombie character - think Michael Jackson Thriller.  The results were fanastic.  See here for yourself.

The high street can get a bit dull after a while with everyone wearing the same thing so its nice to hit the Vintage stores to find a one off piece.  As part of their event management module in Fashion Buying and Merchandising students are organizing a pop-up store for 1 night only at the Grand Social, Temple Bar, Dublin ,sourcing clothing from key Vintage stores from around Dublin including Oxfam and Caroseul. So if Vintage is your thing then make sure you head down to Grand Social on 12th April to their newly renovated loft space and find a piece of Vintage fashion to rock your summer look.  From 7pm onwards.

Achieving flawlesss skin is the ultimate goal and can be gained perfectly with airbrushing. Originally used for celebs, fashion photo shoots and HD TV, nowadays airbrusing is more commonly used for Brides and Special Ocassion makeup.  Julianne from Airbase popped into the college yesterday to give our makeup students a demo on the art of airbrushing and achieving perfect results.

To celebrate International Women's Day earlier in the month many events took place globally celerbrating women past, present and future.  Portobello Institute have always been avid celebrators of the day and once again we were delighted to be working alongside the Islamic centre in Dublins City Centre.  Our full time Beauty students spend the day pampering the women at the centre from relaxing neck and shoulder massages through to manicures and makeup treatments.  The day was a huge success, not only did the women enjoy the relaxing treaments but our students got to put their new skills to the test.  Portobello Institute where honoured to be part of such an Internationally recognised day.  We look forward to next year already.

The British Institute of Facilities Management are hosting an event in Leeds which is the ideal networking event for those working within Facilities Management in the North of England.  To register online visit www.eventbrite.com/event/3195976251

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