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Lorraine Flaherty – Researching Outdoor Sleeping in Early Years with BA (Hons) Early Childhood Care and Education Lorraine Flaherty – Researching Outdoor Sleeping in Early Years with BA (Hons) Early Childhood Care and Education

Lorraine Flaherty – Researching Outdoor Sleeping in Early Years with BA (Hons) Early Childhood Care and Education

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Care and Education

Early Years

"I work in-person on weekdays and having classes online allows me to be able to attend classes in the comfort of my own home."

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Fiona Clugston – Facilities Specialist at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Upskills at Portobello Institute Fiona Clugston – Facilities Specialist at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Upskills at Portobello Institute

Fiona Clugston – Facilities Specialist at Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company Upskills at Portobello Institute

BSc (Hons) in Facilities & Workplace Management

Facilities Management

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Barry Prenderville – Maynooth University Soccer Development Manager Upskills at Portobello Institute Barry Prenderville – Maynooth University Soccer Development Manager Upskills at Portobello Institute

Barry Prenderville – Maynooth University Soccer Development Manager Upskills at Portobello Institute

BSc (Hons) Sports Psychology, Coaching & PE

Sports

"With work and family commitments blended learning suited my lifestyle and enabled me to take a full part in the course."

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Gregory Duffy – Education as the Catalyst to a Sports Therapy Career Gregory Duffy – Education as the Catalyst to a Sports Therapy Career

Gregory Duffy – Education as the Catalyst to a Sports Therapy Career

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Sports

"The past three years in college have completely transformed my life and increased my confidence and self-belief."

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Corine Peters – Outstanding Achievement Award While Balancing Work, Family and Studying Corine Peters – Outstanding Achievement Award While Balancing Work, Family and Studying

Corine Peters – Outstanding Achievement Award While Balancing Work, Family and Studying

BA (Ord) Early Childhood Care & Education and BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

Early Years

"I found new opportunities and a profound sense of accomplishment and purpose, fueling my ongoing commitment to lifelong learning."

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Lindsey Haddock – Head of the Exercise Rehabilitation, NIFL Premiership team & Northern Cricket Union Sports Therapist Lindsey Haddock – Head of the Exercise Rehabilitation, NIFL Premiership team & Northern Cricket Union Sports Therapist

Lindsey Haddock – Head of the Exercise Rehabilitation, NIFL Premiership team & Northern Cricket Union Sports Therapist

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Sports

"I had studied at university before and really love the personal side of Portobello. The lecturers were fantastic and so supportive."

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Jo Sweetman – Portobello ‘enabled me to pursue my passion while also being there for my family’ Jo Sweetman – Portobello ‘enabled me to pursue my passion while also being there for my family’

Jo Sweetman – Portobello ‘enabled me to pursue my passion while also being there for my family’

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Sports

"I love helping people achieve their goals and becoming the healthiest and strongest version of themselves."

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Penny Walker – Following her Passion to Work With Elite Teams Through Sports Therapy Penny Walker – Following her Passion to Work With Elite Teams Through Sports Therapy

Penny Walker – Following her Passion to Work With Elite Teams Through Sports Therapy

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Sports

“I feel I am really following my passion by doing this course because I like helping people and I like sport."

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Aife Haran – BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy as a ‘Stepping Stone’ to Physiotherapy Aife Haran – BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy as a ‘Stepping Stone’ to Physiotherapy

Aife Haran – BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy as a ‘Stepping Stone’ to Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Sports

"The course is practical and relevant to what I want to do in the future because it’s a stepping stone into physiotherapy."

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Shane Walsh – GAA Star Changes Career to PE Teaching with Portobello Institute Shane Walsh – GAA Star Changes Career to PE Teaching with Portobello Institute

Shane Walsh – GAA Star Changes Career to PE Teaching with Portobello Institute

BA (Hons) Physical Education

Sports

“Whatever stage you are at in your life it’s never too late to make a decision on what you want to do."

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Mairead O’Keeffe-Dumoulin – Career Change to Follow Her Passion for Helping Others Mairead O’Keeffe-Dumoulin – Career Change to Follow Her Passion for Helping Others

Mairead O’Keeffe-Dumoulin – Career Change to Follow Her Passion for Helping Others

SNA & Early Learning & Care

Early Years

Special Needs Assisting

"The ECCE level 6 allows me to work in a preschool and I still have my SNA qualification that I can use later on."

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Kellie Duggan – Accelerating Her Career Path with MA in Early Childhood Studies Kellie Duggan – Accelerating Her Career Path with MA in Early Childhood Studies

Kellie Duggan – Accelerating Her Career Path with MA in Early Childhood Studies

MA in Early Childhood Studies

Early Years

My MA has been highly regarded by employers and has played a significant role in securing a Curriculum Manager/Head of Department role.

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Dylan Prendergast – Post Graduate Diploma in Physical Education As A Pathway to PE Teaching Dylan Prendergast – Post Graduate Diploma in Physical Education As A Pathway to PE Teaching

Dylan Prendergast – Post Graduate Diploma in Physical Education As A Pathway to PE Teaching

Post Graduate Diploma in Physical Education

Sports

"Portobello Institute has given me the 60 credits I needed for the teaching council to apply for the PME."

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Paul Larkin – Promotion for HIQA Manager with Facilities & Workplace Management Degree Paul Larkin – Promotion for HIQA Manager with Facilities & Workplace Management Degree

Paul Larkin – Promotion for HIQA Manager with Facilities & Workplace Management Degree

BSc (Hons) in Workplace and Facilities Management

Facilities Management

"Having both the FM and health and safety qualifications allowed me to gain the grade promotion I was seeking."

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Daniel Cravens – Career pivot to a new role with BSc (Hons) in Facilities and Workplace Management Daniel Cravens – Career pivot to a new role with BSc (Hons) in Facilities and Workplace Management

Daniel Cravens – Career pivot to a new role with BSc (Hons) in Facilities and Workplace Management

BSc (Hons) in Facilities and Workplace Management

Facilities Management

"Having the qualification with real-world experience has opened a lot more doors to opportunities."

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Cian McNamara – BSc (Hons) in Workplace and Facilities Management ‘Without my degree, I would never have made it to a management position’ Cian McNamara – BSc (Hons) in Workplace and Facilities Management ‘Without my degree, I would never have made it to a management position’

Cian McNamara – BSc (Hons) in Workplace and Facilities Management ‘Without my degree, I would never have made it to a management position’

BSc (Hons) in Workplace and Facilities Management

Facilities Management

"Without my degree, I would never have made it to a management position."

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Jake Nalepa – Sports Therapy Provided ‘Solid Base’ and ‘Opened Doors’ for Gym Owner and Performance Coach Jake Nalepa – Sports Therapy Provided ‘Solid Base’ and ‘Opened Doors’ for Gym Owner and Performance Coach

Jake Nalepa – Sports Therapy Provided ‘Solid Base’ and ‘Opened Doors’ for Gym Owner and Performance Coach

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Sports

This degree allowed me to become a sports therapist and provided a very solid base for where I took my career next.

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Patrick McMahon – Securing Promotion in His Dream Career with Facilities Management Degree Patrick McMahon – Securing Promotion in His Dream Career with Facilities Management Degree

Patrick McMahon – Securing Promotion in His Dream Career with Facilities Management Degree

BSc (Hons) in Facilities and Workplace Management

Facilities Management

"I enjoy my role now; I feel that I am growing in my position every day and achieving a high level of success on my job."

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Keith Gately – Facilities Management Degree Helped Secure Promotion for EMEA Facility Manager Keith Gately – Facilities Management Degree Helped Secure Promotion for EMEA Facility Manager

Keith Gately – Facilities Management Degree Helped Secure Promotion for EMEA Facility Manager

BSc (Hons) in Facilities and Workplace Management

Facilities Management

"I have been promoted twice since I started and I believe that the degree definitely helped my second promotion."

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Stephen Tobin – Securing Head of Facilities Management Role at the Department of Health Stephen Tobin – Securing Head of Facilities Management Role at the Department of Health

Stephen Tobin – Securing Head of Facilities Management Role at the Department of Health

BSc (Hons) in Facilities and Workplace Management

Facilities Management

"Once my years of experience were paired with the qualification, I was successful at the very first interview I took post-graduation."

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Niamh Lister – Following Her Passion with a Pathway to PE Teaching at Portobello Institute Niamh Lister – Following Her Passion with a Pathway to PE Teaching at Portobello Institute

Niamh Lister – Following Her Passion with a Pathway to PE Teaching at Portobello Institute

Graduate Diploma in Physical Education

Sports

"Portobello was right for me in that it helped me gain a place in a master's degree that will allow me to pursue a career in teaching."

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Peter Boylan – ‘My Qualification Has Opened Doors to Allow Me to Work as a Tour Guide’ Peter Boylan – ‘My Qualification Has Opened Doors to Allow Me to Work as a Tour Guide’

Peter Boylan – ‘My Qualification Has Opened Doors to Allow Me to Work as a Tour Guide’

Tour Guide

Tourism

"My qualification has opened doors with companies to allow me to work as a tour guide. I am now an independent driver/guide."

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Megan Gallagher – Career Success and Fulfilment as a Merchandiser at New Balance Megan Gallagher – Career Success and Fulfilment as a Merchandiser at New Balance

Megan Gallagher – Career Success and Fulfilment as a Merchandiser at New Balance

Fashion Buying & Merchandising

Business of Fashion

"This fashion buying & merchandising course set me up to be hirable as soon as I left the course and that’s exactly what happened."

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Daniel Foley – ‘I walked straight into a job’ with Tour Guide Qualification Daniel Foley – ‘I walked straight into a job’ with Tour Guide Qualification

Daniel Foley – ‘I walked straight into a job’ with Tour Guide Qualification

Tour Guide

Tourism

This course was 100% the right choice for me and I walked straight into a job as a tour guide which I thoroughly enjoy!

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Mark Stapleton – Tour Guide Qualification ‘Instrumental’ in Securing Role at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham Mark Stapleton – Tour Guide Qualification ‘Instrumental’ in Securing Role at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham

Mark Stapleton – Tour Guide Qualification ‘Instrumental’ in Securing Role at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham

Tour Guide

Tourism

I am a Tour Guide at the Royal Hospital Kilmainham. The National Tour Guiding qualification was instrumental in me securing my role.

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Sabethyelle Grivicich – Advancing Her Tour Guiding Career from Brazil to Ireland Sabethyelle Grivicich – Advancing Her Tour Guiding Career from Brazil to Ireland

Sabethyelle Grivicich – Advancing Her Tour Guiding Career from Brazil to Ireland

Tour Guide

Tourism

Portobello Institute is one of the few providers that meet the criteria for the Fáilte Ireland Industry Qualified Tour Guide Directory

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Cathy Whelan – Refreshing Her Knowledge as a Tour Guide to Open New Opportunities Cathy Whelan – Refreshing Her Knowledge as a Tour Guide to Open New Opportunities

Cathy Whelan – Refreshing Her Knowledge as a Tour Guide to Open New Opportunities

Tour Guide

Tourism

"I loved the course. I am definitely more confident again in my knowledge after refreshing"

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Sonia Beck – Transitioning from European to Irish Tour Guide with Portobello Institute Sonia Beck – Transitioning from European to Irish Tour Guide with Portobello Institute

Sonia Beck – Transitioning from European to Irish Tour Guide with Portobello Institute

Tour Guide

Tourism

"The course was a great resource for someone stepping into the Irish tourism sector, the materials provided were excellent"

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Chloe Linehan – From Arts Degree to Following Her Passion and Securing Her Dream Career at Primark Chloe Linehan – From Arts Degree to Following Her Passion and Securing Her Dream Career at Primark

Chloe Linehan – From Arts Degree to Following Her Passion and Securing Her Dream Career at Primark

Fashion Buying and Merchandising

Business of Fashion

"I feel like my role at Primark is fulfilling my potential. This course was the perfect stepping stone for me as I began my career."

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Adrian Metcalfe – Gaining a Tour Guide Qualification with 30 Years of Experience Adrian Metcalfe – Gaining a Tour Guide Qualification with 30 Years of Experience

Adrian Metcalfe – Gaining a Tour Guide Qualification with 30 Years of Experience

Tour Guide

Tourism

Formalising this work with a qualification was a natural progression.

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Denise Sheridan – Preschool Owner Becomes LINC CPD Programme Tutor with MA Early Childhood Studies Denise Sheridan – Preschool Owner Becomes LINC CPD Programme Tutor with MA Early Childhood Studies

Denise Sheridan – Preschool Owner Becomes LINC CPD Programme Tutor with MA Early Childhood Studies

MA in Early Childhood Studies

Early Years

"Now I have the confidence and acknowledgement in my own expertise as a result of my journey through the Master's."

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Jocelyn Roche – Successful Career Change to Early Years with Support from ‘Fantastic’ Tutoring Team Jocelyn Roche – Successful Career Change to Early Years with Support from ‘Fantastic’ Tutoring Team

Jocelyn Roche – Successful Career Change to Early Years with Support from ‘Fantastic’ Tutoring Team

BA (Ord) Early Childhood Care and Education

Early Years

"The course allowed me to follow my passion for preparing and enhancing the outdoor environment for children's play."

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Conor Roche – Progressing from an area role Key Account Manager in Ireland to EMEA Operations Lead with MSc in Facilities and Workplace Management Conor Roche – Progressing from an area role Key Account Manager in Ireland to EMEA Operations Lead with MSc in Facilities and Workplace Management

Conor Roche – Progressing from an area role Key Account Manager in Ireland to EMEA Operations Lead with MSc in Facilities and Workplace Management

MSc in Facilities and Workplace Management

Facilities Management

"It was the addition of going to college and getting the knowledge to deliver great service that helped me get the regional role."

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Ann Maher – Balancing Work, Family Life and Study with Tutor Support at Portobello Institute Ann Maher – Balancing Work, Family Life and Study with Tutor Support at Portobello Institute

Ann Maher – Balancing Work, Family Life and Study with Tutor Support at Portobello Institute

BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

Early Years

"This course is a challenge to me and I feel that it is the next step I need to take to progress within this sector"

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Anna Dunlevy White – Teaching Assistant Fulfilling Her Potential with BA in Inclusive Education Practice Anna Dunlevy White – Teaching Assistant Fulfilling Her Potential with BA in Inclusive Education Practice

Anna Dunlevy White – Teaching Assistant Fulfilling Her Potential with BA in Inclusive Education Practice

BA Inclusive Education Practice

Early Years

Special Needs Assisting

"Inclusive education has become a prevalent topic and there is a need for skilled, informed professionals within the education system"

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Sinead Finn Grace – AIM Support Worker Following Her Passion for Early Childhood Care and Education Sinead Finn Grace – AIM Support Worker Following Her Passion for Early Childhood Care and Education

Sinead Finn Grace – AIM Support Worker Following Her Passion for Early Childhood Care and Education

BA (Ord) Early Childhood Studies

Early Years

"I have been offered a managerial role in a setting due to this degree qualification, I'm so proud and grateful to have this degree"

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Anna Chaszczewska – “I’m So Proud That I Did It, My Level 7 Opens So Many Doors” Anna Chaszczewska – “I’m So Proud That I Did It, My Level 7 Opens So Many Doors”

Anna Chaszczewska – “I’m So Proud That I Did It, My Level 7 Opens So Many Doors”

BA (Ord) Early Childhood Studies

Early Years

"If you work full-time, have a family and can only study at a certain time choose Portobello Institute and you won't regret it"

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Derek McDonald – European Facilities Manager for Kellogs Upskills at Portobello Institute Derek McDonald – European Facilities Manager for Kellogs Upskills at Portobello Institute

Derek McDonald – European Facilities Manager for Kellogs Upskills at Portobello Institute

BSc (Hons) in Facilities and Workplace Management

Facilities Management

"It has helped me in my career, I moved roles just as I finished the degree programme and it was a big plus"

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Peter Brightwell – University of Cambridge Facilities Manager on Upskilling at Portobello Institute Peter Brightwell – University of Cambridge Facilities Manager on Upskilling at Portobello Institute

Peter Brightwell – University of Cambridge Facilities Manager on Upskilling at Portobello Institute

IWFM 4

Facilities Management

"Being able to use what I did in the assignments has been great. To some degree, I was writing our FM strategy through the assignment."

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Sharon McGee – Sense of Accomplishment and ‘Ticking the Bucket List’ with Her Degree in Early Childhood Studies Sharon McGee – Sense of Accomplishment and ‘Ticking the Bucket List’ with Her Degree in Early Childhood Studies

Sharon McGee – Sense of Accomplishment and ‘Ticking the Bucket List’ with Her Degree in Early Childhood Studies

BA (Ord) Early Childhood Studies & BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

Early Years

"I have never been out of employment since beginning my studies. I opened my preschool and worked with Enable Ireland and the HSE"

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Enda Bracken – Inclusive Education Lecturers ‘Are Exceptional and Provide us with Profound Knowledge’ Enda Bracken – Inclusive Education Lecturers ‘Are Exceptional and Provide us with Profound Knowledge’

Enda Bracken – Inclusive Education Lecturers ‘Are Exceptional and Provide us with Profound Knowledge’

BA (Ord) Inclusive Education Practice

Early Years

Special Needs Assisting

"If you want to work while studying at the highest level, Portobello is for you. All my learning needs are met and even surpassed."

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Joe Walsh – Taking Rugby Coaching to New Levels with MSc in Sports Performance Analysis Joe Walsh – Taking Rugby Coaching to New Levels with MSc in Sports Performance Analysis

Joe Walsh – Taking Rugby Coaching to New Levels with MSc in Sports Performance Analysis

MSc Sports Performance Analysis

Sports

"This course has definitely developed me as an individual and I feel that I know significantly more about the industry now"

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Tara Finn – Head of Business Development at Cork Airport Strives for More with MSc in Aviation Management Tara Finn – Head of Business Development at Cork Airport Strives for More with MSc in Aviation Management

Tara Finn – Head of Business Development at Cork Airport Strives for More with MSc in Aviation Management

MSc Aviation Management

Aviation

"Flexibility is a huge thing for me and Portobello has it perfected."

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Fiona Kavanagh – Career Change From Accounts Manager to Achieving Her Dream as a Preschool Owner Fiona Kavanagh – Career Change From Accounts Manager to Achieving Her Dream as a Preschool Owner

Fiona Kavanagh – Career Change From Accounts Manager to Achieving Her Dream as a Preschool Owner

Alumni of BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies

Early Years

"Studying with Portobello allowed me to achieve my dream of opening my own early years setting"

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Limin Bai – ‘Academic Goals are Often the Precursor to a Successful, Satisfying Career’ Limin Bai – ‘Academic Goals are Often the Precursor to a Successful, Satisfying Career’

Limin Bai – ‘Academic Goals are Often the Precursor to a Successful, Satisfying Career’

Alumni of MA Early Childhood Studies

Early Years

"When I feel I’m losing my passion, then I go back to college, learning and sharing knowledge brings more passion"

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Leah Ahern – Passion for Early Years ‘Evolved Through Studying’ MA in Early Childhood Studies Leah Ahern – Passion for Early Years ‘Evolved Through Studying’ MA in Early Childhood Studies

Leah Ahern – Passion for Early Years ‘Evolved Through Studying’ MA in Early Childhood Studies

Student of MA Early Childhood Studies

Early Years

"I registered to do the MA in Early Childhood Studies to become an expert in the field of early years education."

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Denise Sheridan – MA in Early Childhood Studies Building on Existing Experience in Early Years Denise Sheridan – MA in Early Childhood Studies Building on Existing Experience in Early Years

Denise Sheridan – MA in Early Childhood Studies Building on Existing Experience in Early Years

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Claragh McCabe – MA Early Childhood Studies Graduate ‘It’s Never Too Late to Come Back to Study’ Claragh McCabe – MA Early Childhood Studies Graduate ‘It’s Never Too Late to Come Back to Study’

Claragh McCabe – MA Early Childhood Studies Graduate ‘It’s Never Too Late to Come Back to Study’

Alumni of MA in Early Childhood Studies

Early Years

“It's never too late to come back to study. Life is about learning experiences and this one has given me a huge sense of achievement."

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Jackie Durkan – Making a Difference in the Early Years Sector with an MA in Early Childhood Studies Jackie Durkan – Making a Difference in the Early Years Sector with an MA in Early Childhood Studies

Jackie Durkan – Making a Difference in the Early Years Sector with an MA in Early Childhood Studies

Alumni of MA in Early Childhood Studies

Early Years

“Portobello very much suits the working mother. It suited my schedule. The timelines were great."

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Maureen Phelan – Advancing Early Years Teaching with an MA in Early Childhood Studies Maureen Phelan – Advancing Early Years Teaching with an MA in Early Childhood Studies

Maureen Phelan – Advancing Early Years Teaching with an MA in Early Childhood Studies

Alumni of MA in Early Childhood Studies

Early Years

"I want to make my practice with the children the best that it can be and that really was my go-to reason for doing the MA."

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Paul Tallon – Unlocking Career Progression with FM Degree Paul Tallon – Unlocking Career Progression with FM Degree

Paul Tallon – Unlocking Career Progression with FM Degree

Alumni of BSc (Hons) in Facilities and Workplace Management

Facilities Management

“It definitely has helped my career. It’s given me more opportunities. It’s been good to be able to apply the modules to my job"

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Sarah Dillon – Registered Nurse Makes a Fresh Start with Career Change to SNA Sarah Dillon – Registered Nurse Makes a Fresh Start with Career Change to SNA

Sarah Dillon – Registered Nurse Makes a Fresh Start with Career Change to SNA

Alumni of SNA Level 6

Special Needs Assisting

“If anybody was talking to me about the whole SNA experience I would absolutely recommend Portobello, definitely."

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Noel Quigley – Becoming a Tour Guide at 63 ‘Exceeded my Expectations’ Noel Quigley – Becoming a Tour Guide at 63 ‘Exceeded my Expectations’

Noel Quigley – Becoming a Tour Guide at 63 ‘Exceeded my Expectations’

Alumni of Tour Guide

Tourism

At 63 years of age, Noel Quigley knew that his time in full-time employment would be coming to an end soon and retirement was a quietly

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Rebecca O’Regan – Returning to Education and Going Further Than She Ever Thought Rebecca O’Regan – Returning to Education and Going Further Than She Ever Thought

Rebecca O’Regan – Returning to Education and Going Further Than She Ever Thought

Alumni of BA (Hons) In Early Childhood Studies

Early Years

"I never thought I’d be able to study again at that level but it panned out. I’m delighted I was able to achieve it.”

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Caoimhe Kenny – Business of Fashion Graduate Celebrates New Role as Beauty Buying and Merchandising Assistant at Brown Thomas Arnotts Caoimhe Kenny – Business of Fashion Graduate Celebrates New Role as Beauty Buying and Merchandising Assistant at Brown Thomas Arnotts

Caoimhe Kenny – Business of Fashion Graduate Celebrates New Role as Beauty Buying and Merchandising Assistant at Brown Thomas Arnotts

Fashion Buying and Merchandising and Fashion Management

Business of Fashion

"Embarking on my journey of fashion buying and merchandising at Portobello Institute was a transformative experience."

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Michael Blanchard – NHL Coach Earns PhD Place at Leeds Beckett with MSc at Portobello Michael Blanchard – NHL Coach Earns PhD Place at Leeds Beckett with MSc at Portobello

Michael Blanchard – NHL Coach Earns PhD Place at Leeds Beckett with MSc at Portobello

MSc in Sports Performance Analysis

Sports

One of the reasons I chose this program was to put the educational side with my professional experience.

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Sarah Stapleton – ‘Empowered to follow my passion’ with MA in Early Childhood Studies Sarah Stapleton – ‘Empowered to follow my passion’ with MA in Early Childhood Studies

Sarah Stapleton – ‘Empowered to follow my passion’ with MA in Early Childhood Studies

Early Years

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Evelyn Shortall – Irish Dancing Teacher Studying SNA ‘It’s Unbelievable the Confidence it Has Given Me’ Evelyn Shortall – Irish Dancing Teacher Studying SNA ‘It’s Unbelievable the Confidence it Has Given Me’

Evelyn Shortall – Irish Dancing Teacher Studying SNA ‘It’s Unbelievable the Confidence it Has Given Me’

Special Needs Assisting

After three decades working with her passion for Irish Dancing, Evelyn Shortall completed her level 5 and level 6 SNA qualifications.

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Kellie Duggan – MA Early Childhood Studies ‘Brought Immense Inspiration and Awakening’ Kellie Duggan – MA Early Childhood Studies ‘Brought Immense Inspiration and Awakening’

Kellie Duggan – MA Early Childhood Studies ‘Brought Immense Inspiration and Awakening’

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Kieran Dowdall – Upskilling to Advance in Facilities Management Kieran Dowdall – Upskilling to Advance in Facilities Management

Kieran Dowdall – Upskilling to Advance in Facilities Management

Alumni of IWFM 5

Facilities Management

With a wealth of experience already under his belt, Kieran Dowdall had to look elsewhere to see what he could do to advance his career

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Wayne Noonan – Why a Seasoned FM Professional Returned to Education Wayne Noonan – Why a Seasoned FM Professional Returned to Education

Wayne Noonan – Why a Seasoned FM Professional Returned to Education

Alumni of IWFM 3

Facilities Management

Returning to education with almost two decades of experience can seem daunting, but for Wayne Noonan, it was completely worthwhile

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Stacey Caffrey – From Plane Spotting to Aviation Management Career at REDiFly Stacey Caffrey – From Plane Spotting to Aviation Management Career at REDiFly

Stacey Caffrey – From Plane Spotting to Aviation Management Career at REDiFly

MSc in Aviation Management

Aviation

"The classes are so interesting, and the tutors are so knowledgeable that you don't feel the class time going."

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Jessica Demori De Almeida – From Brazil to Dublin to Belgium through PE Jessica Demori De Almeida – From Brazil to Dublin to Belgium through PE

Jessica Demori De Almeida – From Brazil to Dublin to Belgium through PE

Alumni of PE

Sports

“Between all courses in Dublin, Portobello was the most affordable and handy to do"

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Sinead Finnerty – Gaining Confidence and Knowledge as a Montessori Setting Owner Sinead Finnerty – Gaining Confidence and Knowledge as a Montessori Setting Owner

Sinead Finnerty – Gaining Confidence and Knowledge as a Montessori Setting Owner

Early Years

"The degree reinforces what you are already doing, it gives you more knowledge and more confidence. It brings us up a step"

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Jamie Judge – How an Interest in Physiotherapy Brought Her To Adidas HQ Jamie Judge – How an Interest in Physiotherapy Brought Her To Adidas HQ

Jamie Judge – How an Interest in Physiotherapy Brought Her To Adidas HQ

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Sports

“I've now started my dream job in the Adidas HQ offices in Germany where I've been able to combine my love of all things fitness!"

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Colm Dunne – Pathway to ‘Dream Job’ as a PE Teacher with Portobello Institute Colm Dunne – Pathway to ‘Dream Job’ as a PE Teacher with Portobello Institute

Colm Dunne – Pathway to ‘Dream Job’ as a PE Teacher with Portobello Institute

BA (Hons) Physical Education

Sports

“I really am working my dream job, something that would not have been possible without Portobello.”

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Sean Moriarty – PLC to Advanced Entry Sports Therapy Route at Portobello to Physiotherapy Sean Moriarty – PLC to Advanced Entry Sports Therapy Route at Portobello to Physiotherapy

Sean Moriarty – PLC to Advanced Entry Sports Therapy Route at Portobello to Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Sports

"Sports Therapy at Portobello Institute laid the foundations for me to continue on my path to becoming a physiotherapist."

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Tara McCabe – From A Levels Uncertainty to PE Teaching with Portobello Institute Tara McCabe – From A Levels Uncertainty to PE Teaching with Portobello Institute

Tara McCabe – From A Levels Uncertainty to PE Teaching with Portobello Institute

Alumni of Sports Science & PE

Sports

“Portobello Institute helped me get a place on the PME course, something I didn’t think would be possible."

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Jack Daly – From the Leaving Cert to Sports Therapy On the Path to Physiotherapy Jack Daly – From the Leaving Cert to Sports Therapy On the Path to Physiotherapy

Jack Daly – From the Leaving Cert to Sports Therapy On the Path to Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Sports

"I liked the idea of smaller classes over large lecture halls. In small classes each lecturer gets to know the students."

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Breda O’Brien – SNA Studying ECCE and Montessori through Blended Learning Breda O’Brien – SNA Studying ECCE and Montessori through Blended Learning

Breda O’Brien – SNA Studying ECCE and Montessori through Blended Learning

Early Years

"I gained a wealth of knowledge from the theory, practice and skills demonstrations. I have also gained confidence and experience"

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Alan Whelan – Career Change From Accountant to Sports Psychologist and Lecturer Alan Whelan – Career Change From Accountant to Sports Psychologist and Lecturer

Alan Whelan – Career Change From Accountant to Sports Psychologist and Lecturer

Alumni of Psychology Coaching & PE

Sports

“There is a lot of time dedicated to each individual where required, you are not just one name of many within a large auditorium."

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Aoife Hurley – From Level 6 to Level 9 ‘Found A Passion’ in Early Childhood Studies Aoife Hurley – From Level 6 to Level 9 ‘Found A Passion’ in Early Childhood Studies

Aoife Hurley – From Level 6 to Level 9 ‘Found A Passion’ in Early Childhood Studies

Early Years & Montessori

Early Years

“I found a passion and the tutors found a passion in me too. I completely fell in love with it"

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Kelly Mulcahy – Gaining Higher Capitation, Recognition and Professionalism with the BA (Ord) Early Childhood Studies Kelly Mulcahy – Gaining Higher Capitation, Recognition and Professionalism with the BA (Ord) Early Childhood Studies

Kelly Mulcahy – Gaining Higher Capitation, Recognition and Professionalism with the BA (Ord) Early Childhood Studies

Alumni of BA (Ord) Early Childhood Studies

Early Years

"I have gained the higher capitation but also the recognition of having the degree and being a professional in what you do."

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Rebecca Fox – From Australia to a Successful Fashion Buying Career at Pamela Scott Rebecca Fox – From Australia to a Successful Fashion Buying Career at Pamela Scott

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Fashion Buying and Merchandising and Fashion Management

Business of Fashion

"At Portobello the tutors genuinely care about the students and they want to see them succeed afterwards."

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Maryam Ciaran – Fashion Buying and Merchandising Skills as an Entrepreneur at Ionic Pillowcase  Maryam Ciaran – Fashion Buying and Merchandising Skills as an Entrepreneur at Ionic Pillowcase 

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Fashion Buying and Merchandising

Business of Fashion

"The course gives you different skills that you can carry across different industries it gives you a good foundation for it.”

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Sinead Lawson – Early Childhood Studies Degree After 24 Years Leads to Successful Career Change Sinead Lawson – Early Childhood Studies Degree After 24 Years Leads to Successful Career Change

Sinead Lawson – Early Childhood Studies Degree After 24 Years Leads to Successful Career Change

BA (Ord) Early Childhood Studies

Early Years

"When I started I had been in the early year's sector for 24 years, I found it so incredibly rewarding, useful and a great thing to do"

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Irene Harpur – Therapeutic Play Skills and SNA Working Together Irene Harpur – Therapeutic Play Skills and SNA Working Together

Irene Harpur – Therapeutic Play Skills and SNA Working Together

Therapeutic Play Skills

Early Years

"It’s open to anyone interested in child development, child welfare, anyone that has an interest n working with children."

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Suy Cunha – Successful Practical Montessori Workshops Suy Cunha – Successful Practical Montessori Workshops

Suy Cunha – Successful Practical Montessori Workshops

ECCE With Montessori Teaching

Early Years

“The practical experience in the classroom was really good. It’s so important to sit down and see how the materials work"

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Shane Malone – Opening Career Opportunities with a Sports Science Degree Shane Malone – Opening Career Opportunities with a Sports Science Degree

Shane Malone – Opening Career Opportunities with a Sports Science Degree

BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science

Sports

"I fit assignments and study around my working life and being a dad I also found the flexibility of it very helpful."

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Rosie Hegarty – BA Hons Early Childhood Studies Blended Learning Success Rosie Hegarty – BA Hons Early Childhood Studies Blended Learning Success

Rosie Hegarty – BA Hons Early Childhood Studies Blended Learning Success

Early Years

"I was able to build a relationship with my tutor and it made me feel comfortable studying from home"

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Geovana Sasso – Montessori Teaching with ECCE Online Success Geovana Sasso – Montessori Teaching with ECCE Online Success

Geovana Sasso – Montessori Teaching with ECCE Online Success

Early Years & Montessori

Early Years

"The course taught me the importance of supporting the child`s development and how I can assist them when I have the proper knowledge"

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Anne-Marie Parnell – Safe Montessori Workshop During Covid-19 ‘Increased My Confidence’ Anne-Marie Parnell – Safe Montessori Workshop During Covid-19 ‘Increased My Confidence’

Anne-Marie Parnell – Safe Montessori Workshop During Covid-19 ‘Increased My Confidence’

ECCE With Montessori Teaching

Early Years

"The workshop was great, from a Covid-19 perspective it is perfect, people felt safe and there is no obligation to go"

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Áine Lee – From Retail Job Loss to New Beginnings in Amsterdam with Fashion Qualifications Áine Lee – From Retail Job Loss to New Beginnings in Amsterdam with Fashion Qualifications

Áine Lee – From Retail Job Loss to New Beginnings in Amsterdam with Fashion Qualifications

Fashion Buying & Merchandising

Business of Fashion

"My confidence in myself is completely on a whole new level!"

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Irene Harpur – How Play Therapy and SNA Skills Can Work Together Irene Harpur – How Play Therapy and SNA Skills Can Work Together

Irene Harpur – How Play Therapy and SNA Skills Can Work Together

Early Years & Montessori

Early Years

“I did the course as a taster and I just found it amazing. Everything on the course was so relevant. I have gone on to do my post-grad"

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Claire McEntee – The Value of Therapeutic Play Skills After 15 Years as an SNA Claire McEntee – The Value of Therapeutic Play Skills After 15 Years as an SNA

Claire McEntee – The Value of Therapeutic Play Skills After 15 Years as an SNA

Early Years

Special Needs Assisting

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Dan O’Mahony – Sports Therapy Helped Me to the RCSI Degree in Physiotherapy Dan O’Mahony – Sports Therapy Helped Me to the RCSI Degree in Physiotherapy

Dan O’Mahony – Sports Therapy Helped Me to the RCSI Degree in Physiotherapy

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Sports

"Portobello Institute provided me with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge for me to attain my ultimate career goal."

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Cathal Brady – Inspiring Sports Therapy Students to a Fulfilling Career Cathal Brady – Inspiring Sports Therapy Students to a Fulfilling Career

Cathal Brady – Inspiring Sports Therapy Students to a Fulfilling Career

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Sports

“I love helping people prevent injury or recover from injury, whether it is a team member or individual sports enthusiast."

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Donna Power – From Beauty Therapist to Sports Therapist Inspired by her Children Donna Power – From Beauty Therapist to Sports Therapist Inspired by her Children

Donna Power – From Beauty Therapist to Sports Therapist Inspired by her Children

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Sports

"Portobello’s sports therapy modules are quality over quantity."

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Thomas Maher – Sports Therapy and Stepping Forward with Portobello Institute Thomas Maher – Sports Therapy and Stepping Forward with Portobello Institute

Thomas Maher – Sports Therapy and Stepping Forward with Portobello Institute

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Sports

"I got a more in-depth understanding of anatomy and physiology. That’s grown my business."

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Aoife Fleming – Sports Therapy Opens Opportunities in Hydrotherapy Aoife Fleming – Sports Therapy Opens Opportunities in Hydrotherapy

Aoife Fleming – Sports Therapy Opens Opportunities in Hydrotherapy

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Sports

“You have so many kids out there who need physio, there’s nobody to do hydro physio who is actually specialised in it."

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Tom Murphy – Portobello Sports Graduate Sets Up Performance Coaching Business Tom Murphy – Portobello Sports Graduate Sets Up Performance Coaching Business

Tom Murphy – Portobello Sports Graduate Sets Up Performance Coaching Business

BSc (Hons) Sports Psychology, Coaching and PE

Sports

"I started up my business TM1 Performance in order to create a service in the health and fitness industry that caters for everyone."

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Matthew Bursey – PE and Coaching Career from Leinster to Exeter Matthew Bursey – PE and Coaching Career from Leinster to Exeter

Matthew Bursey – PE and Coaching Career from Leinster to Exeter

Alumni of PE and Coaching

Sports

"We spent our lessons in discussions and debates that were interesting and exciting, rather than taking notes and sitting in silence."

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Eoin Byrne – Performance Analysis Allowed me to Work with the Very Best Eoin Byrne – Performance Analysis Allowed me to Work with the Very Best

Eoin Byrne – Performance Analysis Allowed me to Work with the Very Best

Alumni of Sports Science and PE

Sports

Eoin Byrne turned his Portobello Institute degree into roles with RTE and Eir Sport.

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Lorna Masterson – Facilities Management MSc Was Perfect for Me Lorna Masterson – Facilities Management MSc Was Perfect for Me

Lorna Masterson – Facilities Management MSc Was Perfect for Me

Alumni of MSc in Facilities & Workplace Management

Facilities Management

"The lectures are robust, interactive and offer vast avenues to further learning as each student sees fit."

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Hazel O’Connor – Early Years Setting Owner Achieves First Class Honours Hazel O’Connor – Early Years Setting Owner Achieves First Class Honours

Hazel O’Connor – Early Years Setting Owner Achieves First Class Honours

Early Years

“It was brilliant, the project I picked was something I was really interested in, I’m delighted because I put a lot into it"

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John Patrick – Cabin Crew Studies Gave Me My Dream Job John Patrick – Cabin Crew Studies Gave Me My Dream Job

John Patrick – Cabin Crew Studies Gave Me My Dream Job

Airline and Cabin Crew Studies graduate

John dreamed of working in aviation and the Airline & Cabin Crew Studies course at Portobello Institute made his dreams come true!

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Amy Caffrey – Airline Studies Set Up An Exciting Career Amy Caffrey – Airline Studies Set Up An Exciting Career

Amy Caffrey – Airline Studies Set Up An Exciting Career

Airline and Cabin Crew Studies graduate

As a result of undertaking Airline Studies, Amy is working in jobs she previously didn’t know existed!

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Joanne Loye – Primark Internship Led to Dream Buying Job Thanks To Portobello Contacts Joanne Loye – Primark Internship Led to Dream Buying Job Thanks To Portobello Contacts

Joanne Loye – Primark Internship Led to Dream Buying Job Thanks To Portobello Contacts

Business of Fashion graduate

Business of Fashion

"Anne Marie knows what it takes to become a buyer and has amazing contacts to help you get your foot into certain buying offices"

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Lynn Nelson – Career Change to Fashion Buying With Bestseller Internship Lynn Nelson – Career Change to Fashion Buying With Bestseller Internship

Lynn Nelson – Career Change to Fashion Buying With Bestseller Internship

Fashion Buying & Merchandising

Business of Fashion

“Our tutors were so friendly and easy to approach which made the experience much better."

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Georgia Hall – Online Fashion Learning Success From Portobello to New Zealand Georgia Hall – Online Fashion Learning Success From Portobello to New Zealand

Georgia Hall – Online Fashion Learning Success From Portobello to New Zealand

Fashion Buying & Merchandising

Business of Fashion

"I loved the course content and all the tutors were extremely helpful."

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Nicole Tormley – Fashion Buying Career Success with Help From Portobello Tutors Nicole Tormley – Fashion Buying Career Success with Help From Portobello Tutors

Nicole Tormley – Fashion Buying Career Success with Help From Portobello Tutors

Fashion Buying & Merchandising

Business of Fashion

"It has given me the confidence and knowledge to believe in myself and my ability to progress into my career as a buyer."

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Eileen McLoughlin – Progressing from BA (Ord) to BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies Eileen McLoughlin – Progressing from BA (Ord) to BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies

Eileen McLoughlin – Progressing from BA (Ord) to BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies

Early Years Graduate

Early Years

"It has given me a sense of achievement and makes me feel good about myself – it’s never too late to reach your goals"

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Ramune Tamoskiene – Blended Learning Early Childhood Studies Success Ramune Tamoskiene – Blended Learning Early Childhood Studies Success

Ramune Tamoskiene – Blended Learning Early Childhood Studies Success

Early Years Graduate

Early Years

"This course gave me professional competence, self-respect, self-confidence, and has changed my whole understanding of childcare"

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Lauren – Gaining Confidence During Early Years Degree After Long Break From Studying Lauren – Gaining Confidence During Early Years Degree After Long Break From Studying

Lauren – Gaining Confidence During Early Years Degree After Long Break From Studying

Early Years Graduate

Early Years

“I have so much more confidence now in this field and it has taught me that I am well able to do anything I put my mind to”

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Frankie Farrell – Overcoming Learning Difficulties at Portobello Institute Frankie Farrell – Overcoming Learning Difficulties at Portobello Institute

Frankie Farrell – Overcoming Learning Difficulties at Portobello Institute

Tour Guide Graduate

Tourism

“Tutors at Portobello Institute – they believed in me, supported me and helped me every step of the way – in so many ways!"

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Geraldine Nicholson – Switching Careers Through Education Geraldine Nicholson – Switching Careers Through Education

Geraldine Nicholson – Switching Careers Through Education

After years in retail, Geraldine returned to study Travel & Tourism and is now employed as a Travel Consultant with Club Travel.

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Caroline Hosey – Successful Early Childhood Studies Degree While ‘Juggling Everything’ Caroline Hosey – Successful Early Childhood Studies Degree While ‘Juggling Everything’

Caroline Hosey – Successful Early Childhood Studies Degree While ‘Juggling Everything’

Early Years

"I have gained a lot from participating in the programme and am very happy to have been able to put this knowledge into practice"

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Lorna Skelly – Fashion Buying Internship To Dream Job Lorna Skelly – Fashion Buying Internship To Dream Job

Lorna Skelly – Fashion Buying Internship To Dream Job

Fashion Buying & Merchandising

Business of Fashion

"From my internship l was offered a position in the buying department of Primark. Dreams do come true with the help of Portobello!"

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Shannon Byrne – Sports Therapy Course Graduate to Clinic Owner and Assistant Lecturer Shannon Byrne – Sports Therapy Course Graduate to Clinic Owner and Assistant Lecturer

Shannon Byrne – Sports Therapy Course Graduate to Clinic Owner and Assistant Lecturer

BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy

Sports

"With Advanced Entry, you are saving on the fees for a year and you’re getting the degree a year earlier, I was delighted with that."

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Jessica Mooney – Higher Cap For Setting Owner With Level 7 Degree Jessica Mooney – Higher Cap For Setting Owner With Level 7 Degree

Jessica Mooney – Higher Cap For Setting Owner With Level 7 Degree

Early Years

"I thought I knew a lot, I have over 20 years experience running my own pre-school, but what I know is only the tip of the iceberg"

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Ross Fagan – Facilities Management Kick-Started My Career Ross Fagan – Facilities Management Kick-Started My Career

Ross Fagan – Facilities Management Kick-Started My Career

Alumni of IWFM Level 3

Facilities Management

Ross Fagan completed the IWFM Level 3 and Level 5 courses and we are absolutely delighted to share his journey.

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Ciara McGarry – Upskilling Her Fashion Design Degree With Buying and Merchandising Ciara McGarry – Upskilling Her Fashion Design Degree With Buying and Merchandising

Ciara McGarry – Upskilling Her Fashion Design Degree With Buying and Merchandising

Fashion Buying & Merchandising

Business of Fashion

“The digital marketing module and utilising social media was especially relevant and are essential to any business."

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Sheena Heavey

Special Needs Assisting

Sheena Heavey talks on how she’s getting on in her new role as a Special Needs Assistant since finishing up at Portobello Institute.

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