Success Stories - Portobello Institute

"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."

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

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

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

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

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

"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"

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

"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"

"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"

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

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

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

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

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

“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."

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

"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."

"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.”

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

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

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

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

"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"

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

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

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

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

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

“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"

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

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

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

“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”

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

"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"