Irvine Training Portfolio: Empowering Success Through Expertise
Welcome to Irvine Training's comprehensive portfolio of professional development courses designed specifically for social enterprises, small businesses, and community organisations across Ireland and Europe. Our tailored programmes address the evolving needs of today's organisations, delivered by industry experts who understand the unique challenges you face. Below you'll find our four core training categories, each crafted to build practical skills that deliver immediate value to your organisation.
Marketing
Our marketing courses equip you with practical strategies to enhance your organisation's visibility, engage your audience effectively, and maximise your impact with limited resources.
Web Design
Develop the digital presence your organisation deserves with our accessible web design courses, focused on creating professional, functional websites that reflect your mission and values.
Funding
Navigate the complex landscape of grants, social finance, and sustainable revenue streams with our funding courses designed specifically for Irish and European social impact organisations.
IT Skills
Build essential digital competencies aligned with EU digital skills frameworks to increase operational efficiency, data security, and technological confidence within your organisation.
Marketing Courses
Social Media for Social Impact
Create compelling content strategies across platforms
Measure engagement and adapt your approach
Build authentic community around your cause
Target audience: Social enterprises and community organisations
Format: Half-day workshop (4 hours), available in-person or online
Outcomes: Participants will develop a tailored social media plan, content calendar, and analytics framework aligned with Irish social enterprise values and audiences.
Content Marketing Mastery
Storytelling techniques for mission-driven organisations
SEO fundamentals for local and European visibility
Content planning with limited resources
Target audience: SMEs and growing social enterprises
Format: One-day intensive course with follow-up mentoring session
Outcomes: Create a sustainable content strategy that positions your organisation as a thought leader while addressing EU digital marketing compliance requirements.
Web Design Courses
WordPress for Non-Profits
Building accessible, mobile-friendly websites
Content management system mastery
Integration with donation and volunteer management tools
Target audience: Community organisations and charities
Format: Two half-day workshops plus online resources
Outcomes: Launch or refresh a professional WordPress website that meets GDPR requirements and accessibility standards.
E-commerce Fundamentals
Setting up online shops for products or services
Payment processing and inventory management
Cross-border considerations for European markets
Target audience: Social enterprises with products or services
Format: Three-module online course with live Q&A sessions
Outcomes: Establish a functional online shop compliant with Irish and EU e-commerce regulations, with strategies for sustainable growth.
Funding Courses
Grant Writing Excellence
Identifying appropriate funding opportunities
Crafting compelling applications
Budgeting and reporting requirements
Target audience: Non-profits and community initiatives
Format: One-day workshop with templates and resources
Outcomes: Develop applications for key Irish funding sources (e.g., Community Foundation, Social Innovation Fund) and EU programmes with increased success rates.
Sustainable Revenue Strategies
Diversifying income streams beyond grants
Social enterprise business models
Accessing social finance and impact investment
Target audience: Established social enterprises
Format: Two-day intensive with financial planning tools
Outcomes: Create a three-year financial sustainability plan leveraging Irish social enterprise incentives and European Social Fund opportunities.
IT Skills Courses
Digital Workplace Essentials
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace proficiency
Remote collaboration tools and practices
Basic cybersecurity awareness
Target audience: Staff and volunteers at all organisations
Format: Flexible modules (3 hours each) that can be combined
Outcomes: Enhance organisational efficiency through improved digital workflows aligned with EU Digital Skills Framework competencies.
Data Management for Impact
Collecting and analysing programme data
GDPR compliance and ethical data practices
Visual reporting for stakeholders
Target audience: Programme managers and leadership teams
Format: One-day workshop plus implementation support
Outcomes: Implement robust data management systems that demonstrate your impact while meeting Irish and European data protection standards.
Why Choose Irvine Training?
Our courses are designed specifically for the Irish and European social impact sector, with practical applications that respect your resource constraints. All training includes post-course support, comprehensive materials, and certificates recognised across the sector. We can customise any course to address your organisation's specific challenges and goals.
Contact us today to discuss how Irvine Training can support your organisation's development journey through targeted, effective professional training.