Courses

Role & Responsibilities of Designated Liaison Person (DLP) – Online 16/06/2026

• Online
• 10:00-13:00

Target Audience Those appointed to the role of Designated Liaison Person (DLP) within their organisation. Outline This online training session aims to provide an understanding…

Board Member Induction – Online 17/06/2026

• Online
• 18:30-21:00

Target Audience New Board Members, Directors, Charity Trustees of non-profit organisations. Outline A comprehensive induction is an important first step in ensuring that new Board…

Mastering Report Writing – Online 17/06/2026

• Online
• 10:00-13:00

Target Audience Effective report writing is a cornerstone of good governance, accountability, and transparency for every Irish charity. Whether you are a dedicated staff member,…

Digital Fundraising for Non-Profits – Online 18/06/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:00

Target Audience This course is aimed at people who already have some experience with digital fundraising/marketing in charities and not-for-profit organisations. Preferably, people who have…

Understanding the AHBRA Standards for AHBs – Online 23/06/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:00

Target Audience For Approved Housing Bodies categorised as ‘Micro’ (less than 20 dwellings), ‘Small’ (between 20 and 100 dwellings) as well as those registered as…

The Role of the CEO – Online 24/06/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:00

Target Audience Directors, CEOs and key people including senior management in non-profit organisations. Outline A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the leader and public face…

Business Continuity Planning for Charities, with IT Disaster Recovery – Online 25/06/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:00

Target Audience Managers and staff of charities and not-for-profits. Outline This training course is designed to engage non-technical management and staff of charities and non-profits,…

Setting Up and Running a Small Non-Profit Organisation – Online 30/06/2026

• Online
• 10:00-13:00

Target Audience Individuals or organisations interested/involved in setting up and running a small non-profit organisation, or supporting others doing the same. Outline This online course…

The Role of the Company Secretary – Online 01/07/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:00

Target Audience Company Secretaries or anyone thinking of becoming a Company Secretary. Outline Learn about the practical and legal responsibilities and liabilities of the Company…

Office 2021/Office 2024/Microsoft 365 – Productivity Tools – Online 08/07/2026

• Online
• 10:00-13:00

Target Audience Anyone wishing to pick up some productivity tips in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote. Prior knowledge of Microsoft…

The Charities Governance Code – Online 09/07/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:30

Target Audience Trustees, Chairs, CEOs, and those responsible for governance in their Charity. Outline The Charities Governance Code explains the minimum standards you should meet…

SORP requirements for Charities – Online 16/07/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:30

Target Audience CEOs,  Finance Managers and Board Members of Charities. Outline Overview of Charities (Amendment) Act 2024 Introduction to Charities SORP 2026 Overview of FRS…

Canva for Beginners – Online 01/09/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:00

Target Audience This 2 hours’ session is aimed at people who have no experience of using Canva, or graphic design. Basic IT skills are required…

Microsoft Excel – Introduction to Spreadsheets – Online 02/09/2026

• Online
• 15:15-16:45

Target Audience People with little or no knowledge, or experience of using Microsoft Excel. Outline The course will take place on Zoom over 4 sessions…

The Charities Governance Code – Online 03/09/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:30

Target Audience Trustees, Chairs, CEOs, and those responsible for governance in their Charity. Outline The Charities Governance Code explains the minimum standards you should meet…

Introduction to Social Media – Online 08/09/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:30

Target Audience Designed for staff and volunteers who are responsible for online communication in their organisations. Outline Introduction to Social Media (15 mins) Overview of…

Sources of Funding for Non-Profits – Online 10/09/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:30

Target Audience Board members, managers and all those with responsibility for the financial viability of their voluntary organisations. Outline Course material will include where to…

Leveraging AI Software for Non-Profits: Practical Usage & Tips – Online 15/09/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:30

Target Audience Non-profit staff working in operations, communications, fundraising, administration, and programme delivery who want to move beyond curiosity about AI and start using it…

Data Protection and GDPR for Management – Online 17/09/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:00

Target Audience Managers and Board Members responsible for Data Protection. Outline This interactive workshop will provide the participant with an easy-to-understand background on the GDPR…

Facilitation Skills for In-Person Settings- Online 22/09/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:00

Target Audience This course will be beneficial for chairs of boards, CEOs, senior managers leading executive teams, officers engaging in community outreach, education/training workers, and…

Board Roles & Responsibilities – Online 24/09/2026

• Online
• 18:00-20:30

Target Audience Are you a Board member of a voluntary or community group? Are you unsure of what is expected of you? Do you want…

Introduction to Strategic Planning – Online 29/09/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:30

Target Audience Middle and Senior Managers, Board Members. Outline A strategy is about how an organisation best positions itself whilst remaining relevant. A good strategy…

Grant Applications – In-person 30/09/2026

• Carmichael Centre
• 10:00-13:00

Target Audience This session is designed for those who are new to writing grant applications, or those who would like feedback on applications they are…

Practical GDPR: Implementing Required Policies and Procedures – Online 01/10/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:00

Target Audience Managers and staff, responsible for data protection of charities and not-for-profits. Outline This training course is designed to engage management and staff of…

Introduction to Risk Management – Online 06/10/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:00

Target Audience This course is aimed at Board members/staff of non-profits who need to develop or enhance their understanding of Risk Management. Outline This course…

Microsoft Excel – Intermediate Level – Online Course 07/10/2026

• Online
• 15:15-16:45

Target Audience You should be comfortable with the Excel basics and/or be using Excel regularly including formulas/functions/sort and filtering/charts. Outline The course will take place…

Team Building – In-person 08/10/2026

• Carmichael Centre, Dublin 7
• 10:00-16:00

Target Audience  Team-leaders/supervisors, Managers, CEOs, Department/Function Managers. Outline  The day will introduce participants to the stages of team development, the role(s) that team members play…

Boards, Chairs and CEOs: Roles, Relationships & Boundaries – Online 13/10/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:30

Target Audience Board Members, Chairpersons and CEOs of non-profit organisations. Outline • Roles and responsibilities – Board, CEO, Chair • Governance vs. Management • Division…

Introduction to Book-Keeping for Charities and other Not-for Profits – In-person 15/10/2026

• Carmichael Centre
• 10:00-13:00

Target Audience Those who are responsible for keeping the financial books and records of the organisation. Outline Ensuring accurate financial record-keeping is a fundamental part…

Understanding & Preparing Budgets – In-person 15/10/2026

• Carmichael Centre
• 14:00-17:00

Target Audience Anyone who has responsibility for preparing budgets and those who wish to understand them better. Prerequisites Participants should be familiar with Microsoft Excel…

Dealing with Difficult Situations – In-person 20/10/2026

• Carmichael Centre
• 10:00-16:00

Target Audience  For small and medium sized non-profit organisations, community, voluntary, charitable & social enterprise registered in the Republic of Ireland.  Board members and managers:…

How to Write an Annual Report – Online 21/10/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:30

Target Audience Board Members, Directors, Trustees and Managers and anyone else involved in the preparation of Annual Reports. Outline The aim of this session is…

SORP requirements for Charities – Online 22/10/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:30

Target Audience CEOs,  Finance Managers and Board Members of Charities. Outline Overview of Charities (Amendment) Act 2024 Introduction to Charities SORP 2026 Overview of FRS…

Financial Oversight for Board Members – Online 03/11/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:00

Target Audience All board members and trustees who wish to be better equipped to ensure effective financial oversight of their organisation. Outline The board has…

Implementing & Managing a Strategic Plan – In person – 04/11/2026

• Carmichael Centre
• 10:00-12:30

Target Audience All people working in the non-profit sector. Outline How do you move from launching your strategic plan to ensuring effective implementation? This workshop…

Board Member Induction – Online 05/11/2026

• Online
• 18:30-21:00

Target Audience New Board Members, Directors, Charity Trustees of non-profit organisations. Outline A comprehensive induction is an important first step in ensuring that new Board…

Leveraging AI Software for Non-Profits: Ethics, Responsible Usage & EU AI Act – Online 05/11/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:30

Target Audience Non-profit staff in operations, communications, fundraising, administration, and governance roles who need to understand the legal and ethical responsibilities that come with using…

Social Media Strategy for Non-Profits – Online 10/11/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:00

Target Audience Non-Profit Organisations: Executives, Marketing Teams, Social Media Managers Freelancers: Those who work with Non-Profits Students: Studying marketing or Non-Profit management Consultants: Specialising in…

Using AI with Microsoft Excel – Online 11/11/2026

• Online
• 15:15-16:45

Target Audience Anyone seeking practical tips for using AI with Excel files. Outline In this short course the following will be covered: Overview of using…

Succession Planning for Sustainable Leadership – Online 12/11/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:30

Target Audience Board Members, HR Subcommittee, CEO, Deputy CEO and Senior Management. Outline This single, focused workshop is designed to help the Board and senior…

Understanding Protected Disclosures – Online 17/11/2026

• Online
• 10:00-13:00

Target Audience For everyone dedicated to an Irish charity – whether you are a valued staff member, a manager, a CEO, or a voluntary charity…

Unlocking Productivity with Copilot Chat – Online 18/11/2026

• Online
• 10:00-13:00

Target Audience Anyone seeking hands-on training and practical tips for integrating Copilot Chat with Microsoft 365 apps, an essential resource for anyone looking to optimise…

Microsoft Excel for Experienced Users: Power Query – Online 18/11/2026

• Online
• 15:15-16:45

Target Audience If you are an experienced Excel user, you will know that you spend a good chunk of your time re-organising and re-formatting data.…

WordPress for Non-Profits: Building and Managing a Website for Social Impact – Online 19/11/2026

• Online
• 10:00-13:00

Target Audience Non-profit organisation staff and volunteers Non-profit leaders and managers Communications and marketing teams IT and operations staff in non-profits Outline Introduction to WordPress…

Setting up and running a small non-profit organisation Online 24/11/2026

• Online
• 10:00-13:00

Target Audience Individuals or organisations interested/involved in setting up and running a small non-profit organisation, or supporting others doing the same. Outline This online course…

Office 2021/Office 2024/Microsoft 365 – Productivity Tools – Online 25/11/2026

• Online
• 10:00-13:00

Target Audience Anyone wishing to pick up some productivity tips in the use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Prior knowledge of Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365…

Performance Management – Online 26/11/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:30

Target Audience For current or aspiring leaders and managers in not-for-profit organisations e.g. Board officers, CEOs/Managers, team leaders, project managers.  Outline Section 1: The strategic…

The Charities Governance Code – Online 01/12/2026

• Online
• 18:30-21:00

Target Audience Trustees, Chairs, CEOs, and those responsible for governance in their Charity. Outline The Charities Governance Code explains the minimum standards you should meet…

Canva Intermediate – Online 02/12/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:00

Target Audience This workshop is suitable for learners who have completed a Canva beginner-level course or who already use Canva regularly and wish to advance…

AI Awareness Training (eLearning)

• Online

Target Audience This AI Awareness training course is designed for volunteers, staff, and managers who use or intend to use AI-powered systems, tools or applications…

Role of the Treasurer (eLearning)

Target Audience Anyone looking to learn about good practice in carrying out the Role of Treasurer in a non-profit organisation. Outline Appointing a board member…

How to take Meeting Minutes (eLearning)

Target Audience Anyone looking to learn about good practice in the important function of taking accurate meeting minutes. Outline Accurate minute taking is an essential…

The Role of the Chairperson (eLearning)

Target Audience Chairpersons of non-profit organisations or anyone thinking of becoming a Chairperson. Outline The role of board Chairperson is an honorary role. There is…

Board Member Induction (eLearning)

Target Audience New Board Members, Directors, Charity Trustees of non-profit organisations. Outline Becoming a member of a non-profit board is a rewarding and at times…

The Charities Act For Charity Trustees (eLearning)

Target Audience New Board Members, Directors, Charity Trustees of non-profit organisations. Outline Many thousands of non-profit organisations in Ireland are also registered charities. This means…

GDPR Level 1 – General Data Protection Regulation (eLearning)

Target Audience ‘The General Data Protection Regulation course – Level 1’ is aimed at staff, supervisors and line managers working in data handling related positions.…

GDPR Level 2 – General Data Protection Regulation (eLearning)

Target Audience This Level 2 course is aimed at departmental line managers, Heads of Function, company directors and those responsible for ensuring organisational compliance with…

The Role of Company Secretary of a Company Limited by Guarantee (eLearning)

Target Audience Anyone wanting a good understanding of the knowledge and skills required to fulfill both the legal duties associated with the role and the…

The Companies Act – Implications for Companies Limited by Guarantee (eLearning)

Target Audience This eLearning course is ideally suited to anyone holding the position of board director of a Company Limited by Guarantee, or by people…

Risk Management (eLearning)

Target Audience Are you a Board member / Senior Executive Officer of a voluntary or community group? Do you need to develop or enhance your…

Governance and Charities Governance Code Carmichael (eLearning)

Target Audience This course is designed for social enterprises that are registered or intend to register as charities. It provides an easy-to-follow guide for board…

NTF 2026 Annual Report Support Programme

• Online

Annual Reporting Support  Carmichael has delivered many half day workshops on Annual Reports to many groups of organisations nationwide in recent years and we believe…

NTF 2026 Impact Management Support Programme

• Online

Impact Management The management of social impact remains elusive for many organisations in the charity and non-profit sector.  When impact is considered, it is usually…

NTF 2026 Strategic Planning Support Programme

• Online

Strategic Planning Support  Strategic planning is necessary to determine the direction of your organisation. It focuses your efforts and ensures that everyone in the organisation is…

NTF 2026 Diversity & Inclusion Programme: Embracing Diversity, Encouraging Inclusion – Online

• Online
• 10:00-12:00

Embracing Diversity, Encouraging Inclusion – Online Target Audience For small and medium sized non-profit organisations, community, voluntary, charitable & social enterprise registered in the Republic…

NTF Leadership Programme 2026: Effective Leadership & Management of Teams

• Online
• 18:30-21:00

Effective Leadership & Management of Teams All too often volunteer leaders/trustees and employees in the non-profit sector can find themselves in management and leadership roles…

NTF 2026 Mental Strength, Emotional Agility and Resilience / Leadership from the Inside Out

• Online
• 10:00-00:30

Mental Health, Emotional Agility and Resilience / Leadership from the Inside Out Target Audience For small and medium sized non-profit organisations, community, voluntary, charitable &…

Quick Start Excel (eLearning)

Target Audience Anyone that has no prior knowledge of Microsoft Excel and would like to learn it. Outline The Quick Start Excel course provided to…

Analysing the External Environment for a Non-Profit Business Strategy (eLearning)

Target Audience Anyone needing a better understanding of how to examine the external environment of a non-profit organisation for planning purposes. Outline Organisations play a…

Internal Analysis for Non-Profit Organisations (eLearning)

Target Audience Anyone needing a better understanding of how to conduct an internal analysis for a non-profit organisation. Outline Non-profit organisations play a pivotal role…

Trading Income Strategy (eLearning)

Target Audience Anyone needing a better understanding of how to plan a trading income strategy for their organisation. Outline Welcome to the Trading Income Strategy…

Outputs & Outcomes (eLearning)

Target Audience Are you a Board member / Senior Executive Officer of a voluntary or community group? Do you need to develop or enhance your…

Employing Staff and Managing Human Resources (eLearning)

Target Audience This course is designed with the needs of social enterprises and growing non-profits in mind. It provides a practical hands-on approach to human…

Social Enterprise Income and Impact Strategy (eLearning)

Target Audience Anyone working in Social Enterprise who would like to create positive impacts in their beneficiaries lives. Outline Social enterprises play a pivotal role…

Financial Management for Non-Profits (eLearning)

Course Overview Every non-profit organisation must manage its finances in a transparent and effective manner. Indeed, funders, donors and beneficiaries, very much depend on board…

Non-profit eLearning Bundle

Carmichael has designed and developed this new eLearning Programme with the needs of social enterprises and growing non-profits in mind. Each module can be purchased…

Business and Organisation Development for Non-Profits (eLearning)

Course Overview Different demands are placed on an organisation as it develops over time. Managing change, building resources, generating income and maximising impact all take…