Training Delivery & Evaluation: 28th April 2026
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Skills Connect Course: Professional Practice Course 20th April 2026
L&DI Professional Practice Certificate in Training & Development - delivered online
Funding for this programme provided by L&D Skillnet through Skills Connect initiative.
Who is the Course for?
Eligibility for Skills Connect
Skills Connect provides fully funded training and supports to workers who have been displaced, are not in employment or those in vulnerable roles or sectors in 2025.
About the Course
The overall aim of the Professional Practice Certificate (PPC) is to enable participants to develop the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence to undertake training activities. The programme encompasses the development of competences that will enable students to identify and assess training needs, and to develop, plan, organise, deliver and evaluate relevant training activities in the classroom or online.
The L&DI PPC programme consists of two modules. The modules can be taken independently and upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate.
Module 1 : Training Needs Identification & Design (QQI Level 6 Component Award 6N3325)
Module 2 : Training Delivery and Evaluation (QQI Level 6 Component Award 6N3226)
Students will review theoretical concepts surrounding the systematic approach to training and apply these in practical situations.
Programme assessment methods include:
- Maintaining a learner record
- Assignments
- Project
- Skills demonstration
Deadline for final submissions are typically three weeks after completion of the programme.
The L&DI Professional Practice Certificate consists of two modules and is delivered online by experienced tutors in a highly participative, practical and engaging manner. A range of learning methods and approaches will be used to promote the practical application of theoretical concepts covered.
Module 1: Delivered online - one online class per week for four consecutive weeks
Module 2: Delivered online - one online class per week for four consecutive weeks
To receive the full QQI Level 6 Award, both modules need to be successfully completed.
The LD&I Professional Practice Certificate in Training & Development programme offers participants the opportunity to achieve recognised certification as an effective trainer.
Awards include:
L&DI Professional Practice Certificate in Training & Development
QQI Level 6 Training and Development Special Purpose Award – 6S3372 (30 ECTS Credits)
Course Requirements
Applicants for the Skills Connect Professional Practice Certificate must:
- Applicants must be basically competent and comfortable participating in a virtual environment e.g. Zoom.
- Be at least 18 years of age by January 1st of the year of application;
- Hold a Leaving Certificate/FETAC level 5 qualification or equivalent (it is assumed that participants will have an underlying foundational working knowledge/experience/interest in L&D and/or training).
- All applicants whose first language is not English must have attained B2+ or the equivalent TOEFL score
- Applicants must have access to a computer, stable WiFi, camera, speakers and microphone.
- Applicants must be in a vulnerable role, displaced or not employed to be successful with application for this course.
I had a wonderful opportunity to be in the room with the trainer Cliona for two days. I want to sincerely thank her for her rapport and engagement with the group. She led the group with such precision & dexterity, enabling our colleagues to respond comfortably and confidently to the development experience. Thank you so much.
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