National Learning Network – Sligo

At NLN in Sligo we provide a range of free courses to people who have had an accident, illness, injury or have a disability and extra support needs.

Our courses are tailored to each student’s needs, to help them to build their confidence while getting practical job-seeking skills to help them get a job or go on to further training.

See below for details on the courses delivered at this centre.

Contact: Sharon Thornton

Address: Kempten Promenade, Bridge St, Sligo, F91 EY26

Tel: 0719 145391

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Customer Service

This is a flexible course that helps students to practice and develop practical and relevant skills in a retail or customer service based work environment. The classroom-based learning will support and enhance their on-site training and will include subjects such as Work Place Safety, Customer Service, Personal Effectiveness and Career Planning. The course is designed to give students the skills, attitudes and practical experience necessary to get a job by developing and using practical communication, customer service and teamwork skills.

Certification: QQI Level 4 Retail Skills (4M1998).

IT with Office Administration

This course provides training in all aspects of office applications and allows students to pursue a career in an Office or IT environment or progress towards further training. Applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Sage Accounts & Payroll and Image editing are just some of the modules on offer leading to a QQI Level 5 Major Award

Certification: QQI 5 Office Administration (5M1997)

Career Pathways

This course develops the relevant knowledge, skill and competences needed to use a range of skills and tools, under direction and with limited autonomy, related to seeking employment or to being in employment. It enables the student develop personal qualities and strengths so they can make informed choices to pursue a range of employment opportunities or to progress to further education or training.

Certification: QQI 3 Employability Skills (3M0935).

Animal Care and Equine Studies

Through Foundations in Animal Care and Equine Studies you can develop the skills needed to work in the small animal care or equine industry. The course also focuses on personal effectiveness and workplace skills.
Training is a mix of personalised sessions at our centre and practical learning at an equestrian centre.

Certification: QQI 4 Horsemanship (4M3154)

Career Coaching with Digital Skills Training

Our Thriving Through Change training programme is designed specifically for adults living with an acquired disability or a long-term health condition providing all the tools, support, and resources you need to succeed.

This course will help you to regain control of your career, further your education, or simply manage your health more effectively.

Learn both from the comfort of your home and through our in-centre sessions.

State-of-the-art equipment provided: A high-quality laptop, screen, mouse, keyboard, headphones, ergonomic chair & desk — all delivered to your door to help you connect, learn and achieve the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL).

Certification: International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)