Spreadsheet Methods

Duration

12 weeks, Monday evening.

Entry Requirements

This course is open to Eligible Employed Persons Only,

To Assess Eligibility and For Further Information on Application Procedure Contact:

skillstoadvance@lmetb.ie

Skills to Advance aims to support both employers and employees with highly subsidised accredited training. It supports employees by helping them to develop the skills they need to progress in their current role or to adapt to the changing job market. Upskilling and reskilling courses may be free to employees depending on your skill level. Courses may be fully/partially funded for certified programmes under the Skills to Advance Initiative. This Initiative provides funding for fulltime and part-time employees for Level 5 programmes up to 100%, and up to 70% funding for level 6 programmes provided certain criteria are met.

Purpose of Skills to Advance

· Provide upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in jobs undergoing change and to those currently employed in vulnerable sectors.

· Responding to changing nature of jobs and skills requirements

· Supporting development of soft skills

· Meeting the skills needs of target groups, specific sectors and local employers

· Supporting and enhancing productivity of SME’s by helping them develop their workforce

· Providing employees with the opportunity to achieve recognised accreditation and progress their career pathway ambit

Education: NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme. CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners) *Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.

Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.

Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.

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