Further Education

Cork Training Centre, a large training facility located in Bishopstown (Cork), provides a wide range of training programs including information technology courses, commercial and industrial training courses, business training and beauty and health-care courses. In addition, the Cork Training centre has a satellite location in Carrigaline which houses their Biopharma Training Facility.

The Cork Training Centre is under the remit of Cork Education and Training Board (CETB) which is funded by Solas to provide further education and training to meet the needs of the local economy.

Kerry College of Further Education & Training is Ireland’s only integrated provider of Further Education and Training. Kerry College offers clear routes to employment, further study, third level and apprenticeship.

Kerry College offer over 180 full and part time further education and training programmes aligned to Level 3, 4, 5 and 6 on the National Qualifications Framework.

Kerry College now has 5 campus locations in County Kerry, with more on the way. Their newest addition is the National Outdoor Campus. Kerry College have also set up a Business Support Unit which offers a suite of short, flexible programmes to help Kerry employers and their staff get back on track post pandemic. To date, over 3000 staff have availed of training.