Welcome to National Learning Network
National Learning Network (NLN) has 2 training centres in Wicklow, our Beechwood Campus in Bray and our training centre in Arklow. town, we provide Specialist Training and a variety of QQI and adult education courses in vocational training.
If you are looking for a truly inclusive and person-centred student experience, then you have come to the right place.
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As you browse through our website and prospectus, you will see a range of free full-time courses available in our Bray and Arklow Centres.
We specialise in working with people who need extra support with education and training leading to their progression to employment, further and higher education and/or a better quality of life in their own community.
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Our range of courses recognise that people will be coming to education and employment training from a number of different starting points. If you are choosing a course because of progression opportunities we can safely say that we provide excellent progression pathways to, amoung others, Bray Institute of Further Education, Sallynoggin College of Further Education, Roslyn College, Park House Stillorgan, University College Dublin and Trinity College Dublin.
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We work closely with employers and local businesses and our network of community partners ensures that our students will have access to work experience placements and are well equipped with the skills required for future employment, and support them into full and part time employment.
The results that we achieve with this level of student support are that eight of ten people who complete NLN courses in Wicklow progress to employment or further/higher education.
The systems of assessment we use include QQI, and others that enable students to be assessed on a continual basis. Delivery of course material is across three environments, in-centre, workplace/community and at home
Our Training Centres are fully equipped with the latest modern technology for you to complete your course as well as including E-Learning and Cloud Based user accounts.
If you see something that interests you why not take the next step and make an appointment to meet us in our training campus.
Our Services
About You
Diversity
Our students represent a broad mix of people from a variety of backgrounds and education levels including school leavers from 16 years upwards to mature students looking to retrain.
Small classes, online and in-centre. No pressure. Unique support for all our students in a safe & supportive environment
Fantastic pathways & progression opportunities.
Sample a course of your choice and see if it suits you.
Unrivaled
Support
We specialise in working with people who need extra support with education & training leading to their progression to employment, further & higher education and/ or a better quality of life in their own community.
* Resource Teacher * Learning Support Worker * Student Advocacy Officer * Psychologist * Functional Mathematics * Literacy and Numeracy Support
(offered for ALL of our courses)
LEARN, GROW, EDUCATION, OUR FREE COURSES!
QQI Level 4 in Employability Skills (4M0857)
QQI Level 4 in Retail Skills (4M1998)
This course is designed to support you to explore your options for further education.
Employment Skills, QQI Level 4 Certification (4M0857)
Our popular, JobStart-Training in the Workplace course will teach you the skills you need to get a job.
QQI Level 5 Information Processing Major Award (5M2067)
Develop your IT and business skills for the workplace.
QQI Level 3 in Employabitliy Skills (3M0935) QQI Level 2 in General Studies (P2GLO) in Stillorgan
The Access course aims to develop the personal and social skills of school leavers with learning difficulties, autism or other support needs.
QQI Level 3 in Employment Skills (3M0935)
Access caters for students with physical and sensory difficulties, mild intellectual difficulties, specific learning difficulties and for those that have experienced mental health difficulties or chronic illness.
QQI Major Award at Level 3 in Employability Skills.
This programme is designed for those who have experienced mental health difficulties.
QQI Level 3 Employability Skills Major Award
VSF is about finding out what you want to do and developing on-the-job skills.
Our Mission
At National Learning Network, our mission is to provide high-quality, effective, and supported learning pathways for adults with disabilities, significant health challenges, and adults experiencing educational disadvantage, leading to personal and professional success in further education, higher education, and the world of work. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to learn and grow, and we are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment where all of our students can thrive.
Student Success Stories
"I completed the Certificate in Business & Administration program at National Learning Network and it completely changed my life. Thanks to the skills I learned in this program, I was able to secure a job as an office manager at a local business."
Jack
"I completed the Certificate in Information Technology program at National Learning Network and it was the best decision I ever made. Thanks to the skills I learned in this program, I was able to start my own software development company and I am now living my dream."
Bridget
"I completed the Certificate in Tourism & Hospitality program at National Learning Network and it was an amazing experience. Thanks to the skills I learned in this program, I was able to secure a job as a hotel manager and I love my job."