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Monday 9am - 3:55pm Tuesday 9am - 3:55pm Wednesday 9am - 3:55pm Thursday 9am - 3:55pm Friday 9am - 1:15pm

LOETB Portlaoise Institute

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Further Education College Based in Portlaoise. We currently offer over 17 full-time Post-Leaving Certificate courses.

Portlaoise Institute provides programmes delivered by a team of tutors dedicated to the highest standards of teaching and learning. Our aim is ensure every student reaches their full potential. All of our courses carry nationally and internationally recognised certification and provide learners with the opportunity to progress to further study through the Higher Education Links Scheme. Our courses equip students with the skillset to change career, seek employment or to continue their studies in Universities and Institutes of Technologies.

31/10/2026

🎃 Happy Halloween from all of us at Portlaoise Institute! 👻

Even our werewolf got his QQI Level 5 🐺🎓 Don’t let your skills rest in peace — our part-time courses start in January 2027 and enrolment is open now.

👉 See all part-time courses: https://www.portlaoiseinstitute.ie/?page_id=8938

30/10/2026

🎓 A huge congratulations to Nichole Doyle, our Student Support Officer, who graduated today from SETU with her Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching in Further Education! 🎉👏

Nichole’s achievement reflects her passion for supporting students and helping them reach their full potential.

30/10/2026

🧠 Part-Time Social Studies Courses – starting January 2027 🧠

Build skills for a career in care, support work and the social professions, or add a specialist module to your CV:

✅ Psychology (Monday)
✅ Developmental Psychology (Wednesday)
✅ Equality and Disability (Thursday)
✅ Understanding Mental Health (Thursday)
✅ Intellectual Disability Studies (Friday). Limited places!

Most run just one morning or one day a week.

👉 Visit https://www.portlaoiseinstitute.ie/?page_id=8938 to find out more and apply today!

29/10/2026

🎨 Part-Time Digital Media & IT Courses – starting January 2027 💻

Get creative and build your digital skills:

✅ Graphic Design (Monday)
✅ Animated Drawing (Wednesday)
✅ Digital Photography (Thursday)
🌙 IT Skills – Level 4 (Wednesday evening)

Places are limited, so early application is advised.

👉 Visit https://www.portlaoiseinstitute.ie/?page_id=8938 to find out more and apply today!

28/10/2026

Congratulations to Nursing Teacher Patricia Creery who yesterday graduated from South East Technological University after completing a Master of Arts in Teaching & Learning.
This is a fantastic achievement and a testament to Patricia’s dedication to education, professional development and the nursing profession. 💐🎓

28/10/2026

🤝 Part-Time Special Needs Assisting Courses – starting January 2027 🤝

Thinking about a career supporting children with additional needs? Choose from daytime and evening options:

✅ Understanding & Assisting Children with Special Needs (Wednesday)
🌙 Special Needs Assisting (Wednesday evening)
✅ Speech Therapy – Practical (Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons)

Places are limited, so don't wait!

👉 Visit https://www.portlaoiseinstitute.ie/?page_id=8938 to find out more and apply today!

27/10/2026

💆 Part-Time Beauty & Holistic Courses – starting January 2027 💆

Hands-on, practical training, with daytime and evening options:

✅ Skincare & Make-up (Monday)
✅ Body Massage (Tuesday)
✅ Reflexology (Wednesday)
🌙 Reiki – Level 1 (Wednesday evening)
🌙 Make-up Artistry, Skin & Nail Techniques (Wednesday evening)

Places are limited, so early application is advised.

👉 Visit https://www.portlaoiseinstitute.ie/?page_id=8938 to find out more and apply today!

26/10/2026

💼 Part-Time Business Courses – starting January 2027 💼

Practical skills you can use at work straight away, one day a week:

✅ Financial Reporting (Wednesday)
✅ Human Resources (Friday)
✅ Digital Marketing (Tuesday)
✅ Retail Skills (Thursday)
✅ Payroll – Level 6 (Thursday)
✅ Customer Service (Friday)

Places are limited, so don't miss out!

👉 Visit https://www.portlaoiseinstitute.ie/?page_id=8938 to find out more and apply today!

24/10/2026

🩺 Part-Time Healthcare Courses – starting January 2027 🩺

Want a career in care, or ready to add new skills? Our healthcare courses run one morning a week, 9.00am to 1.15pm:

✅ Care of the Older Person (Monday)
✅ Care Support (Tuesday)
✅ Infection Prevention Control (Thursday)
✅ Care Skills (Thursday). Limited places!
✅ Maternity Skills (Friday)

Places are limited, so early application is advised.

👉 Visit https://www.portlaoiseinstitute.ie/?page_id=8938 to find out more and apply today!

Address

Mountrath Road
Port Laoise
REGION2

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3:55pm
Tuesday	9am - 3:55pm
Wednesday	9am - 3:55pm
Thursday	9am - 3:55pm
Friday	9am - 1:15pm

Telephone

+353578630157

Website

http://www.portlaoiseinstitute.ie/

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