Who We Are

NCU Training is an independent non-profit organisation and our role in today's economy like many other not for profit educational organisations is to play a vital part in the development of an all-inclusive approach to education and training within our broader community. Nonprofits are expected to operate on a higher, nobler plane than other organisations, and as a society, we insist that they focus on the public good rather than private gain in accomplishing their goals. Nonprofits have proven to be capable instruments for addressing social needs outside of Government. To efficiently perform, however, they must be free to take risks. Try new approaches and invest in solutions as they see fit. Which means developing, strategies and skills to build the capacities to serve their communities to become self-sufficient and to compete for resources needed to achieve their mission. At NCU Training we live to these values in the services we provide.

How did NCU Training become the preferred training centre for thousands of now certified clients?

1. Our course duration strictly conform to the QQI Guidelines
2. We maintain the closest of liaison with QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) and to the Irish Education Act 2012 to continually upgrade our courses
3. National employers have shown a definite preference for NCU Training trained job-seekers in various fields
4. NCU Training specialises in training for the Healthcare market and works closely with healthcare providers to ensure our courses are tailored to meet all current needs.
5. We offer a wide choice of in-house progression training to ambitious learners
6. We offer in-house job-seeking skills training as an add-on to regular courses

In spite of the best quality, how does the NCU Training offer the lowest of prices?

1. We are a non-profit charitable organisation (CHY No. 15618) committed to serving the community on a no-profit-no-loss basis
2. Learner-Progression is our only motto as opposed to profit acquisition, as followed by other ‘Commercial Training centres’
3. We are not obliged to pay any middlemen-fees for obtaining QQI Certifications for our learners, thus passing on the cost-advantage to the candidates
4. We work with social partner groups to help reach our more extensive community clients in need of high- quality training.
5. Our resources are used to continually improve our course offerings in both quality and platform delivery standards.

Protection for Learners

NCU Training offers full fee protection to learners for all programmes that are of more than three months’ duration. This legally binding arrangement is required by the provisions of Section 43 of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012, which requires that learner fees be protected if, for whatever reason, we cease to provide the programmes that are over three (3) months in duration. All course fees for programmes are fully protected with NCU Training and secured by an International Insurance Guarantee.

NCU Training Mission Statement:

To provide quality information services, advocacy services and quality training and education to marginalised and low paid workers and others within the local community and also the extended community, using the ethos that all members of the society regardless of circumstance are entitled to quality education, training and access to quality well-paid jobs

NCU Training Centre Values-Statement:

The following values underpin NCU Training’s delivery of further education and training courses:

• Commitment to the principle of provision of opportunities for the personal development of all learners, tutors, and staff to enable them to achieve their maximum potential
• Development of a caring and responsive organisation that emphasises openness, trust and cooperation while delivering further education and training services of the highest quality
• Commitment to equality of opportunity regardless of age, colour, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status or special needs
• Provision of educational and training opportunities for all those groups in the community that are traditionally more prone to being underemployed or unemployed
• Recognition and encouragement of the diversity of cultures and traditions within the broader community
• Continual development and introduction of new and appropriate training programmes that are relevant to the topical vocational needs of the community
• Commitment to the promotion and development of an ethos of positive social responsibility