Corporate Training courses by City & Guilds

Business Management is a skill essential to harnessing, improving and reviewing performance for, or from within, your company/organisation. Business management is a continuous process of communication between a supervisor and an employee that occurs throughout the year, in support of accomplishing the strategic objectives of the organisation. The communication process includes clarifying expectations, setting objectives, […]

The Hays Salary and Recruiting Trends Guide tracks recruitment trends in Ireland using information based on job listings, job offers and candidate registrations. The latest Guide contains information regarding where have the highest salary increases been seen over the last year. The biggest rises in salaries in 2022 were seen in technology, the financial sector […]

Effective communication is vital for any organization, yet is often overlooked as a key business skill. However clear, consistent and open communication at all levels and across teams impacts effectiveness, productivity, and in the end, an organization’s bottom line. Investing time to build strong communication skills and channels provides immense business value. The Importance of […]

All Start-Ups face a variety of challenges as they try to establish themselves in their respective industries. Scale Ireland launched a ‘State of Start-ups’ Survey to explore the current challenges facing Irish start ups and gauge the sentiment of founders around the country. Scale Ireland is an independent not-for-profit organisation which supports, represents and advocates […]

Is return on investment analysis really worth the effort? Donald H Taylor does not think so, and his article cautions fellow trainers and their clients to steer clear of this troublesome issue. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could prove training’s value in money terms? Sure, really wonderful. So why don’t we do it? A […]

Phillip Khan-Panni, MBA, FPSA and ATM, discusses the many reasons why cross-cultural training is important to every business. The whiskey liqueur, Irish Mist, is sold around the world, but had limited success in Germany. Clairol’s curling iron, the Mist Stick, also failed in that country. The reason was the same for both products – mist is […]

Training and mentoring programs provide in effective communication provides students with the skills and knowledge to further their personal development in terms of communication. The training consists of seminars, workshops and group work sessions to give students foundational, practical and applicable knowledge. Effective communication ensures clear expectations are set between the student and mentor. To […]

The European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) is a tool developed by the European Commission to provide a comparative assessment of the research and innovation performance of European Union (EU) member states and select non-EU countries. The EIS aims to help policymakers, businesses, and researchers identify strengths and weaknesses in national and regional innovation systems and track […]

Digital Trade Agreements (DTAs) have emerged as pivotal frameworks for governing international trade in digital goods and services. These agreements aim to facilitate seamless cross-border data flows, enhance cooperation on cybersecurity, and set standards for digital commerce, ensuring fair competition and consumer protection. Key Aspects of Digital Trade Agreements Cross-Border Data Flows: DTAs ensure the […]

Ireland has cultivated a robust ecosystem for startups and high-growth enterprises, and a key component of this success is the Seed and Venture Capital Scheme. This government-backed initiative provides crucial funding to early-stage companies, helping them to scale and compete on a global stage.    How it Works The Seed and Venture Capital Scheme operates […]