Frequently Asked Questions
What and who are Career College?
Flúirse Career College is a multi-award-winning company based in Ireland specializing in the delivery of career focused training. Founded in July 2005 by Kristian O’Donovan and Tomás Finneran.
Is all your training in English only?
Yes
I am not a native English speaker, what is the minimum level of English required to participate on these courses?
You are required to have at least a Level 12, however, we do offer the option of including English language training as part of the overall Diploma
Where are you located / based?
We are proud to be based in Ireland, with training centres in Kerry, Cork, Waterford, Wexford, Laois, Carlow, Wicklow and most recently in Ennis, Clare.
What if there’s a problem and I want to talk to someone face to face?
From September 2022 you will be able to meet with a Centre Manager to discuss any questions you may have but for now we can arrange a zoom call with your Course Advisor who will help you in any way they can.
What kinds of courses do you currently offer?
- Diploma in Business, Tourism & Hospitality Management
- Professional Retail Sales & Marketing
- Diploma Diploma in Cultural Arts & Tourism Administration
- Diploma in Hotel Reception Administration
- Diploma in Entertainments Centre Management
- Diploma in Entertainments Centre Project Management
- Diploma in Marketing and Events Management
- Diploma in Construction Management
- Diploma in Real Estate Sales
- Diploma in Leadership & Management
- Diploma in Medical Administration
- Diploma in Office Administration
- Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Do you have other courses or just those on your website?
We are continuously studying the jobs marketing and developing new courses that are needed to help our students successfully achieve their career goals. We have an in-house development team that create courses and send them for external validation and accreditation.
What other courses are due for release?
We will be launching a range of new courses over the next number of months including: Project Management Diploma IT Technician Diploma We are also looking at creating different levels of courses from entry to professional.
Can your courses be customised to my needs?
Course Advisors are able to customise Diplomas by adding in or removing certain elective to ensure that the Diploma they recommend is the best option for you to achieve your career goals/objectives.
But I already have skills / experience / qualifiactions in certain areas, can I get an exemption on these aspects of the training?
If you have previous experience in certain areas then your Course Advisor will take that into consideration when recommending the right training courses for you. If the Course Advusors feels that you have enough knowledge and skills to pass a particular course then you may be allowed to sit the end of course validation test without having to complete the course.
What is the difference between core and elective courses?
Core courses are the ones that must be completed and successfully passed for you to receive your Diploma. Elective courses are courses that you can choose to customise the Diploma to fit your exact training and career needs.
How is the training delivered?
Training is delivered online with the support of an in-house team of experts that you can contact through:
- Zoom
- Skype
Are these online courses?
Although the courses are delivered online they are different to traditional “online” courses that offer no real support. Our Course Advisors and Tutors are always on-hand to guide you through your courses and help you at each step of your career path. Once you are a student with Ansam Training you are a student for life and will have access to all our career services at every stage of your career.
What if I have a question or problem, how can I get help?
If you need help then you can contact your Course Advisior or one of the support team through:
- Zoom
- Skype
What expertise have your tutors? What if I have a question that requires expertise?
All tutors have completed a rigorous training programme to qualify them as Fluirse Career College tutors. This programme is over 180 hours in duration and is certified by Fluirse Education Solutions. Our tutors are best placed to answer any course question you may have.
What qualifications will I get if I complete my training programme?
- Fluirse Career College
- CPD Standards
How do these qualifications compare with the various international frameworks such as the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)?
The EQF is an academic qualification. Ansam Training provides professional accreditation which is recognised by employers as the qualifications that are needed to work in a particular sector.
What Career Supports are available with my training?
Students with Fluirse Career College have access to a full range of Career Services including: CV Clinics, Job Application support and Interview Skills
I’ve never heard of you, are you well known?
Fluirse Career College has been providing world class career focused training for over 18 years.
How do you rate on student reviews?
We currently have a Google Review rating of 4.9