Grow & Build your Business through People Development.
At Rural Enterprise Skillnet, we believe that training and development are integral in keeping companies in Ireland competitive. We currently fund training, foster enterprise-led networking and provide a flexible and agile approach to training and upskilling.
Please note that the following businesses are not eligible to participate in Rural Enterprise Skillnet’s training events: Public sector organisations, charity or not-for-profit organisations and businesses based outside of the Republic of Ireland
Funding Eligibility Criteria
Member Company must be a member of Rural Enterprise Skillnet
Member Companies must be registered and based in the Republic of Ireland
Participants must be resident/living in Ireland and connected to a member company
Upcoming Training Courses
Site Supervision Safety Training (SSSTS)
An ideal course for anyone looking to take on a supervisory role within the construction industry. Construction skills and construction site safety are aligned and made a priority to encourage improved work skills and reduced accidents and injuries. Upcoming Dates:...
Psychological Safety Introduction Masterclass
This masterclass is designed for aspiring and practising leaders and managers who would like to broaden their leadership skill set, evaluating and developing their understanding of psychological safety in the workplace. It is ideal for those responsible for leading...
Women’s Career Accelerator Programme
Accelerator Programme for Women - Building the confidence, leadership skills and practical workplace capabilities to progress and take on greater responsibility. Ready to take the next step in your career? Our transformational Accelerator Programme is designed...
Managing Difficult Dynamics & Behaviours in the Workplace – Awareness, Prevention and Effective Manager Response
Workplace bullying and harassment can quickly undermine morale, productivity and retention if not recognised and addressed early. This manager-focused programme aims to enhance awareness of unacceptable behaviours, strengthen prevention measures and equip managers...
Safe Livestock Handling & Animal Welfare
This training allows participants to be able to safely handle various animals on their own farm by implementing good safety measures covered on the training course. Be fully aware of the requirements of animal welfare legislation and how it applies to their farm or...
Safety & Health at Work (QQI)
This QQI approved Safety and Health at Work course will provide participants with the skills and knowledge to promote and maintain safety and health in the working environment. It will identify best health and safety practice and applicable health, safety and welfare...
QQI L5 Safety Representative
This programme is designed to provide the learner with the skills and knowledge to fulfil their role as a safety representative; to promote and maintain safety and health in the context of the learner's workplace and to effectively represent employees on health and...
Knowing your Business Numbers – The Basics
Get the basics right, everything else falls into place. (Lewis Pugh) Get confident about your finances and learn some fundamentals starting with yourself. Business finance involves managing financial resources which is essential for profitability, business growth and...
How to make Performance Management Work
Often treated like a box ticking exercise, effective performance management is actually fundamental to achieving a successful future. Performance management is not a fixed sequence of events, but a continuous process that constantly adapts to the needs of the team....
Health & Safety @ Roadworks
This course is for those who are required to be involved in the development, organisation and management of roadworks on all road types so as to understand the risks to their own safety from passing traffic as well as the need to avoid creating dangers to road users....
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
This course offers an overview of obligations and requirements of: Privacy Notices, Data Processing Agreements – minimum requirements, Data Breach policy & procedures, Data Subject Access Requests policy & procedures, Working Remotely Training Cancellation...
Fostering Innovation & Creativity at Work
Innovation in its purest form means to create something new, but it can also mean better solutions, new methods of doing something, finding more efficient and effective ways of completing a task, or creating new processes or workflows. Innovation is what drives...
Food Safety & HAACP QQI L5
Understand the principles behind Food Safety Management and prerequisite requirements in general including controlling hazards, requirements for personal hygiene, cleaning, pest control, general hygiene in the workplace and supplier control Training Cancellation...
Effective Problem Solving & Delegation in Business
In today’s fast-paced work environment, the ability to solve problems effectively and delegate with confidence is essential for success. This interactive workshop equips participants with practical tools to tackle challenges systematically, make better decisions, and...
Excel Level 3 Advanced
You have substantial experience in working with Excel but you want to maximise your skills. You need to learn the most advanced formulas and functions including the new Dynamic. Array Formulas and the most advanced TIME Intelligence functions. You want to learn the...
Excel Level 2 Intermediate
You work with Excel on a daily basis, you have the basics covered but you want to take your Excel skills to the next level. You want to become more efficient and save time by using keyboard shortcuts, summarising and analysing data more quickly, etc. You know the...
Excel Level 1 Beginners
You are new to Excel and want to learn the basics You are a daily Excel user but only in a limited way and you want to learn more about what Excel can do for you and your business. You know your way round a spreadsheet but you get frustrated having to create new...
Driving Employee Engagement and Retention
Employee engagement is a key driver of productivity, performance, and retention. Engaged employees feel emotionally connected to their work and organisation, leading them to contribute more, collaborate better, and stay longer. In today’s competitive talent market,...
Domestic BER Refresher
Content covered DEAP Methodology Updates / DEAP 4 Software DEAP Survey Guide Updates TGDL 2019 Heat Pump Methodology Assessment: Practical BER, done from drawings and specifications, done in the learner’s own time Testimonial David Ledwith, Ledwith Builders...
Direct Marketing & Cookies – The Impact of GDPR and ePrivacy Regulations
Confused about what you can and cannot do when direct marketing for your business? Not sure if the cookies on your website or app meet the requirements? Training Cancellation Policy: 7 working days cancellation notice required (unless otherwise advised via Training...
Customer Service – 1-day Workshop
This one-day training workshop which is all about tapping into what you do as an accommodation provider and what is of importance to the changing guest expectations and needs. The Guest of today is not the same Guest of 20 years ago and therefore the secret is to keep...
Managing Difficult People & Conversations
Navigating difficult conversations is a crucial skill in both personal and professional settings. This workshop is designed to provide you with the tools and techniques to handle challenging dialogues with confidence and empathy offering practical strategies and...
Creating a Positive Work Environment
Not all of us have had the opportunity to work in a truly positive work environment. A positive work environment is important for the productivity of a company but it is also important to us personally. Our emotional and physical health can be improved by working in a...
Create Ads using Canva (Beginners) for Business
Do you need help with creating ads for your business? This course will teach you how to get your message across in a professional way using Canva. Canva is an online graphic design platform for the non-graphic designer. It provides free images, videos and templates to...
Leading Positive Workplaces
If you are a business owner, manager, supervisor, or team lead in any capacity, this practical and engaging programme is designed for you. This manager-focused programme combines two essential areas of workplace leadership: Managing Difficult Dynamics & Behaviours...
Communication & Negotiation Skills
Effective communication and negotiation are essential skills at every level of an organisation. From everyday conversations and emails to managing relationships, resolving issues, and securing agreements, how we communicate directly impacts performance, trust, and...
Climbing & Aerial Rescue 203-204
Climbing & Aerial Rescue (203/204) Cancellation Policy: 7 working days cancellation notice required (unless otherwise advised via Training Provider). A no-show incurs a 100% cancellation fee. Substitute participants are permitted, please inform RES of any...
Building & Managing Teams
Teams are an important building block of successful organisations. Whether the focus is on service, quality, cost, value, speed, efficiency, performance, or other similar goals, teams are the basic unit that supports most organisations. With teams at the core of...
Basic Food Hygiene
This course creates awareness and knowledge in food workers and others involved in providing services to the food industry of the reasons for, and the importance of good food hygiene practices. This course is designed for all employees new to the food industry. It is...
Construction Ready – Site Skills for Employment (Unemployed)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzdtMfg1eys CONSTRUCTION READYSkills. Qualifications. Opportunity. If you are unemployed, motivated to learn and interested in building a career in construction, Construction Ready – Site Skills for Employment could be your first step...
Sheep Shearing Training
Pathway to Gold with George Graham & guest trainers. Receive certification as you progress through the levels. Blue - Bronze - Silver - Gold Novice/Intermediate (2-day) - Subsidised Cost: €220 Advanced (1-day) - Subsidised Cost: €160 per person NOTE: To attend the...
Domestic BER Course QQI
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to carry out Building Energy Rating (BER) assessments on dwellings in compliance with the current Occupational Standards for Building Energy Rating (BER) Assessor for Dwellings...
Professional Trainer Skills Certificate QQI Level 6
Ideal for those wishing to work in the field of training and development or those who wish to take up a training position within their organisation. This Rural Enterprise Skillnet programme is co-funded by the Government of Ireland, the European Union, and network...
Chainsaw Maintenance & Crosscutting & Small Fell Course
Chainsaw Maintenance (201) & Crosscutting & Small Fell (202) Course Course Objectives 201: – Maintenance of a Chainsaw – Hazzard Identification Risk Assessment – Health and Safety Legislation & identify the correct PPE appropriate for the work. Course...
UA1 Electrical Knowledge (IRE) Novice
UA1 Electrical Knowledge (IRE) Upcoming dates: October 15th, 16th & 19th or October 21st, 22nd & 23rd or October 28th, 29th & 30th Training Cancellation Policy: 7 working days cancellation notice required (unless otherwise advised via Training Provider). A...
Safety Representative
This programme is designed to provide the learner with the skills and knowledge to fulfil their role as a safety representative; to promote and maintain safety and health in the context of the learner's workplace and to effectively represent employees on health and...
IOSH Safety, Health & Environment for Construction Site Managers (Refresher)
This two day refresher provides Construction Managers and Supervisors with the most up-to-date health and safety knowledge and legislation within the construction sector. Course previously knows as IOSH Managing Safely for Construction Managers (Refresher). Training...
BER Non Domestic
Introduction to BER for New & Existing Non Domestic Buildings A Building Energy Rating (BER) and advisory report is to be supplied by the owner to a prospective buyer or tenant when constructed, sold or rented. The objective of the rating is twofold: To give...
Certificate in Digital Marketing for Business
This introduction to Digital Marketing course will equip business owners and key staff with skills and knowledge to increase website traffic, improve social media engagement, drive lead generation and ultimately result in sales (offline or online). Digital is a...
Virtual Leadership Masterclass
This masterclass will address the new world of remote working leadership. Importantly it addresses self-management, team engagement and wellness. Keeping teams connected by relevant communication for confident and effective connectivity. Remote working does not need...
LEAN for SME’s
Lean for SME's offers an overview of lean systems to include Six Sigma overview. Introducing the basic tried and tested techniques to include: i) The 7 Wastes ii) The 5S's iii) The 30 second rule iv) Measurement and Trends. v) The 5 Whys vi) Benchmarking This workshop...
DYI AI Training
A five day in-depth and practical training course involving one theory day and four days of practical Artificial Insemination. Training Cancellation Policy: Registrants who cancel over 14 days in advance of scheduled training date shall incur no cancellation fee....
Employment Law Update
This workshop will provide an overview of updated employment law issues arising in a workplace. Participants will acquire a high level guide of the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees along with the issues affecting the employment relationship from...
Time & Stress Management in the Workplace
Modern work is fast paced, demanding, and full of distractions. Many people feel constantly busy but struggle to make progress on the work that really matters. This practical 3-hour workshop is designed to help participants take back control of their time, reduce...
UA1 Electrical Knowledge (IRE) Refresher
Programme Overview UA1 Refresher Training Training Cancellation Policy: 7 working days cancellation notice required (unless otherwise advised via Training Provider). A no-show incurs a 100% cancellation fee. Substitute participants are permitted, please inform RES of...
Solar PV – Micro Solar Photovoltaic Systems Implementation
These courses will qualify you to register with SEAI as an approved contractor for Solar PV grants. These courses also meet the Dept of Agriculture requirement for contractors to register on TAMS Solar PV installers register. This Rural Enterprise Skillnet programme...
IOSH Safety, Health & Environment for Construction Site Managers
Course includes safety management, reactive monitoring risk assessment and risk control, active monitoring, review and audit, health and safety legislation, hazards - general and organisation specific option. Managing Safely for Construction Managers comprises of...
Manual Handling Instructor Training QQI L6
Programme Overview This Manual Handling Instructor course is a QQI Level 6 aimed at Business owners, Managers, Safety Specialists and other Management level employees. The course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills and competencies to deliver...
Getting Started in Management – Training for Supervisors/Team Leads
Programme Overview This 2-day programme (online x 4 workshops) for emerging supervisors/managers is designed to help you develop your management and leadership skills. Develop your ability to lead, motivate and inspire whilst facilitating innovation and change to...
Leading from Within – A Women in Leadership Programme
Programme Overview Lead with Confidence. Grow with Purpose. Leading from Within is a transformative leadership programme designed by women, for women, empowering business owners, managers, and aspiring leaders to unlock their full potential. Through a dynamic blend of...