Introduction

Since 1990, The Open Learning Centre at the National University of Ireland, Galway has developed and organised accredited courses in training and education. Our innovative approach helps to promote an accessible learning environment, allowing course participants to develop independent learning skills while undertaking recognised university courses from Foundation to Masters level through distance learning.

The NUI Galway programmes benefit from partnerships developed with FÁS, the Training and Employment Authority, SIPTU and other organisations. Courses are designed for vocational trainers, educational consultants, human resource specialists and those practising or planning a career as trainers in the educational, industrial, commercial, voluntary and community sectors.

The open learning programmes aim to develop the knowledge and skills of training professionals in line with national and European competencies and standards.

The Masters Degree in Adult Learning and Development represents a recent addition to the range of distance learning programmes offered by the Open Learning Centre.