Courses

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 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 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 Health, 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…

Marketing and Sales for Non-Profits (eLearning)

Course Overview Marketing activity is essential in every non-profit organisation. It helps organisations to reach out to donors to ask for fundraising support. It helps…

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…

The Charities Governance Code – Online 08/01/2026

• 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…

Board Roles & Responsibilities – Online 13/01/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:30

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…

Microsoft Excel – Introduction to Spreadsheets – Online 21/01/2026

• 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…

Canva for Beginners – Online 22/01/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:00

This course will be delivered again on 15th May. Target Audience This 2 hours’ session is aimed at people who have no experience of using…

SORP requirements for Charities – Online 05/02/2026

• 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…

Time Management – Online 10/02/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:00

Target Audience For those who’d like to learn the basics of time management and anyone needing to make the most of their time in a…

Leveraging AI Software for Non-Profits – Online 12/02/2026

• Online
• 10:00-13:00

Target Audience Designed for all staff and volunteers working within non-profit organisations. Outline 1. Introduction to AI in Non-Profits Overview of AI and its relevance…

Understanding Protected Disclosures – Online 24/02/2026

• 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…

Data Protection and GDPR for Management/Board – Online 25/02/2026

• 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…

Introduction to Social Media – Online Course 26/02/2026

• 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 Overview of Key Social…

Board Member Induction – Online 03/03/2026

• 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…

Microsoft Excel – Intermediate Level – Online 04/03/2026

• 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…

Introduction to Risk Management – Online 04/03/2026

• 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…

Facilitation Skills for In-Person Settings – Online 05/03/2026

• 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…

Office 2021/Office 2024/Microsoft 365 – Productivity Tools – Online 11/03/2026

• 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…

Boards, Chairs and CEOs: Roles, Relationships & Boundaries – Online 12/03/2026

• 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…

WordPress for Non-Profits: Building and Managing a Website for Social Impact – Online 19/03/2026

• 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…

Introduction to Strategic Planning – Online 24/03/2026

• 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…

Introduction to Book-Keeping for Charities and other Not-for Profits – In-person 25/03/2026

• 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 25/03/2026

• 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…

Practical GDPR: Implementing Required Policies and Procedures – Online 26/03/2026

• 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…

Unlocking Productivity with Copilot Chat – Online 14/04/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:00

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…

The Charities Governance Code – Online 14/04/2026

• 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…

Microsoft Excel for Experienced Users: Pivot Tables – Online 15/04/2026

• Online
• 15:15-16:45

Target Audience Experienced Excel users wanting to learn more about Pivot Tables. Outline In this short course you will: Review of basic pivot tables. Explore…

Cyber Security for Management/Board – Online 16/04/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:00

Target Audience Managers and Board Members of charities and not-for-profits. Outline This interactive workshop will provide the participant with a view of the cyber security…

Microsoft Excel for Experienced Users: Power Query – Online 22/04/2026

• 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.…

Financial Oversight for Board Members – Online 22/04/2026

• 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…

Mastering PowerPoint for Impactful Presentations – Online 23/04/2026

• Online
• 10:00-13:00

Target Audience CEOs, senior managers or staff from non-profits/charities who’d like to learn how to improve their Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. Prior experience of using Microsoft…

Social Media Strategy for Non-Profits – Online 28/04/2026

• 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…

Microsoft Excel for Experienced Users: Data Visualisation – Online 29/04/2026

• Online
• 15:15-16:45

Target Audience Experienced MS Excel users turn data into visuals that are easier to understand. Outline In this short course you will: Review of basic…

Using AI with Microsoft Excel – Online 30/04/2026

• 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…

Sources of Funding for Non-Profits – Online 30/04/2026

• 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…

Understanding and Influencing the Oireachtas – Online 05/05/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:30

Target Audience Anyone involved in advocacy or looking to influence policy or legislation in an area of work relevant to their non-profit organisation. Outline Ever…

Data Protection and GDPR for Staff – Online 06/05/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:00

Target Audience Staff Members of charities and not-for-profits. Outline This interactive workshop will provide the participant with an easy-to-understand background on the GDPR as well…

Microsoft Excel for Experienced Users: Complex Formulas – Online 06/05/2026

• Online
• 15:15-16:45

Target Audience Experienced Excel users looking to enhance their skills in areas detailed below. Outline This short course you cover: Creating nested if functions using…

Facebook Advertising for Beginners – Online 07/05/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:00

Target Audience This Facebook Ads for beginners, covers everything you need to know in order to get started with Facebook Ad campaigns the right way.…

Cyber Security for Staff – Online 12/05/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:00

Target Audience Staff members of charities and not-for-profits. Outline This interactive workshop will provide the participant with a detailed view of the cyber security measures…

Digital Efficiency with Microsoft OneNote – Online 13/05/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:00

Target Audience Anyone wishing to learn how to use Microsoft OneNote. Microsoft OneNote is a digital notebook that’s part of Microsoft 365 and can be…

Canva for Beginners – Online 15/05/2026

• 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…

Leveraging AI Software for Non-Profits – Online 19/05/2026

• Online
• 10:00-13:00

Target Audience Designed for all staff and volunteers working within non-profit organisations. Outline 1. Introduction to AI in Non-Profits Overview of AI and its relevance…

Digital Fundraising for Non-Profits – Online 21/05/2026

• 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…

Implementing & Managing a Strategic Plan – In person – 26/05/2026

• 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 Roles & Responsibilities – Online 26/05/2026

• 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…

Facilitation Skills for Online Settings – Online 27/05/2026

• 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…

Companies Act 2014, the Charities Act 2009 and Charities Amendment Act 2024 – Online 03/06/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:00

Target Audience This course will be beneficial for anyone needing a better understanding of the Companies Act 2014, Charities Act 2009 and Charities Amendment Act…

Boards, Chairs and CEOs: Roles, Relationships & Boundaries – Online 04/06/2026

• 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…

Grant Applications – In-person 09/06/2026

• 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…

Running an Effective Meeting – Online 10/06/2026

• Online
• 10:00-12:30

Target Audience Anyone involved in running or participating in board or committee meetings. Outline Organisations need effective meetings, but these do not happen without correct…

Preparing a Charity for a Cyber Security Incident – Online 11/06/2026

• 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,…

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,…

Business Continuity Planning for Charities, with IT Disaster Recovery – Online 18/06/2026

• 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,…

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…

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…