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Spring Summer 2026

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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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

Canva for Beginners – Online 22/01/2026

This course is fully booked

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

25 Mar 2026

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…

25 Mar 2026

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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.…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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.…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

26 May 2026

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

9 Jun 2026

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…

Online

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…

Online

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,…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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,…

Online

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,…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…

Online

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…