The Beauty Therapy and Non Surgical Cosmetics course is a full time ITEC diploma course which you can take for one year, or progess your studies to include Beauty Therapy Year 2 where you will go on to the highly specialised skills of microdermabrasion, laser treatment and epilation.

The Providing Facial Skincare course supplies the learner with the necessary skills and knowledge to be proficient in preparing and providing a wide range of treatments. To have the knowledge and expertise in preparation and selection of the correct products and equipment to carry out the suitable facial skincare treatments. You will specialise in Skincare and Product Advice, Cleanse (Superficial & Deep), Facial Massage and Facial Masks.

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.

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 Fashion Buying and Merchandising course is an introductory fashion buying course encompassing the foundations that are necessary to succeed as a fashion buyer in today's competitive environment.

The Fashion Buying & Merchandising course (advanced certificate) covers a concise range of modules ensuring students gain a practical insight into the world of fashion buying and merchandising.

The Fashion Design course is a 2 year course focusing on the core elements of design from drawing through to communication and computer illustration, providing a great introduction to the world of fashion. Students will learn the fundamental day to day operations of fashion design encompassing fabric selection, design process and arts and crafts.

Fashion is a multi-billion euro global industry offering a range of career options for creative individuals with a flair for design. However, as fashion becomes more and more corporate driven, there is an increased need for professionals who are aware of the business climate of this industry and understand the mechanics behind it.

The rapid expansion of the fashion industry internationally has created a demand for highly skilled managers and executives educated with a particular understanding of the needs of fashion businesses. Year two of Portobello Institute’s Fashion Management programmes course develops graduates who can respond to these needs. This course is presented as a Business Management programme from a fashion perspective, covering all the essential elements necessary to groom graduates for management positions within the fashion industry, from value to high-end markets.

The purpose of the Fashion Styling course is to equip the learner with the knowledge and skills required to work as a stylist in a broad range of areas such as personal styling, photo shoot styling and fashion show styling. Learners will master the skills of working from a brief for specific markets, being able to interpret and respond to the clients needs,  while working with other creatives: Photographer, Model, Hair and Makeup both verbally and visually in a professional manner.

The intenstive Fashion and Media Make Up course will equip learners with the creative and technical skills necessary to succeed in all aspects of makeup within Fashion, Film, Retail and Media.  The learner will develop not only creative and practical skills but also the professional skills required to work in the above industries. The course focuses on makeup application for a range of skin colours and tones, makeup application for TV, Film and print. The learner will also develop skill in plan and design for a fashion show or fashion shoot, while aquiring the knowledge of the effects various types of lighting has on makeup

This short intensive Creative Hair Styling course equips the learner to develop safe and hygienic work practices while understanding the principles of creative hair styling. On completion learners will be able to demonstrate fashion hair styling to include directional roller setting, blow-drying and creative hair up-styling techniques.  Learners will also explore working with wigs, hair pieces and extensions from securing to setting in various styles.

Make Up Artists are becoming more and more in demand in the Irish and International Entertainment and Cosmetic industries. Portobello Institute's Make Up Artistry courses combine the technical skill set required with internationally recognised rewards, to give you the opportunity to work in the many challenging aspects and the diverse world of Make Up Artists.

The Pre Nursing course is designed as programme of preparatory study to enter a degree programme in Nursing Studies. Students undertaking this course can also apply for training positions in General Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Intellectual Disability Nursing and Childrens Nursing.

This Health Service Skills certificate with an emphasis on physiotherapy assistant provides training for care assistants and physiotherapy assistants and equips them with the skills and knowledge to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment. Students study human anatomy and physiology with an emphasis on the musculoskeletal system, they become familiar with common medical conditions and the main clinical features of these conditions.

This Health Service Skills certificate with an emphasis on Speech and Language assistant provides training for care assistants and Speech Therapy assistants and equips them with the skills and knowledge to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment. You will gain a knowledge of varying roles of the speech and language therapy assistant in clinical practice and an awareness of ways to assist the speech & language therapist in the preparation and implementation of therapeutic programmes.

This Health Service Skills certificate with an emphasis on occupational therapy assistant provides training for care assistants and occupational therapy assistants and equips them with the skills and knowledge to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment. Students gain a knowledge of the theory and principles of occupational therapy practice, and of the role of the occupational therapy assistant in the implementation of therapeutic programmes. Students learn about human occupation, growth and development and become familiar with the elements of activities of living. They develop the skills and techniques to assist a patient/client in the activities of living in order to enhance their quality of life. The Occupational Therapy Assistant also learns the basic principles of infection control and are taught to apply standard precautions in relation to infection control.

The Applied Social Studies course is designed to introduce students to the area of sociology and applied social studies, and to develop their understanding and awareness of social issues in their own lives and society in general. Students develop basic research skills and learn to recognise the complexity of social issues.

The Community Care Assistant course equips students with the skills and knowledge to care for patients in a safe and hygienic environment. You will learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Care Worker and acquire practical skills for work in caring environments. You will gain an understanding of the nursing process, appreciate the models of care and develop an awareness of nursing ethics and etiquette in care situations.

The Health Service Skills course prepares you for the caring role of Hospital Care Assistant. It equips you with the skills and knowledge to care for patients in a safe and hygienic environment. You will learn the basic principles of infection control and are taught to apply standard precautions in relation to infection control. An understanding of the ageing process and how to provide individualised holistic care for the older person is also covered.

The Youth Work course explores the theory, policy and practice of youth work equipping students with all the necessary practical skills and knowledge to make a difference in their community by offering help and guidance to underprivileged or disaffected youths.

The Community Development course is designed to introduce you to the key concepts of community development and community development practice. The course is aimed at community activists who are involved in community development or those who wish to enter this field.

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 humans, their endeavours and their relationship with the universe.

The Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education is aimed at learners who wish to attain a recognised qualification and embark on a professional career in an Early Childhood Care & Education. On this full time course you will acquire a thorough knowledge of child development, comparative early years methodologies and how to create a positive learning environment.  Learners will develop the capacity to work and communicate effectively with parents, families, colleagues and other professionals to safeguard support and promote children's learning, development and well being.

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.

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 Therapy course focuses on three main areas:

1. Understanding and preventing sports injuries
2. Dealing with the effects of physical and emotional trauma surrounding sports injuries and
3. The clinical process of returning athletes to peak fitness in the relevant sport.

Portobello Institute's newly revised and updated Sports Therapy course gives learners the opportunity to acquire the practical and technical knowledge necessary to deal with these three main areas of concern and pursue a career or further education in this area.

The Sports and Recreation course is a full time comprehensive sports course designed to prepare students for a career in the leisure industry or to provide a pathway to further study. The course aims to encourage students to engage in a broad area of study in both academic and practical areas. Successful candidates of this course can enjoy a range of careers in the Health and Fitness Industry.

The Leisure Operations course provides individuals with the skills, knowledge and competencies required to deliver high level customers care, coupled with the technical ability to manage and maintain a leisure facility.

The Sports Management Certificate course (year 1) combines the essential academic teachings of a business studies course with the practical knowledge of a sports therapy course giving learners the most well-rounded education possible in this discipline.

The Sports Management course adds depth to the knowledge gained in Year 1 of this course. The Sports Management (year 2) course focuses strongly on business and management modules which will equip graduates with the necessary skills for a management role in this exciting industry.

The Sports Coaching course was developed to meet the growing need for highly skilled sports coaches throughout Ireland. It is the ideal starting point for any sports enthusiast to pursue a career in professional coaching as it equips them with the knowledge and practical skills to bring out the best in any athlete.

The Main aim of the Nutrition and Fitness course is to enable learners to gain the practical and theoretical skills necessary to provide nutritional advice for active leisure, recreation and physical activity with the skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in employment as an Exercise and Fitness Instructor.

The Advanced Sports Development course is offered as an additional year to the Sports Coaching course. Students will cover a variety of topics from Sports Psychology to Business Management all of which will ensure graduates gain a level of knowledge and practical expertise to equip them for any role within a sporting organisation.

The Sports Science course covers a wide variety of topics from Health Related Fitness to Sports Psychology and Kinesiology equipping students with the ability to pursue a career or progress to further studies in a broad range of sports subjects.

Gym Instructors assume many different roles in a fitness centre, that of motivator, supervisor, and trainer. This course provides learners with all the necessary skills to fill these roles for their clients. Through a combination of theory and practical learning Portobello Institute's Diploma in Personal Training & Gym Instruction enables learners to provide clients with an appropriate gym workout for their needs to improve overall fitness including strength, flexibility and cardio-respiratory functions.