Explore Cavan Institute’s Irish Sign Language for Beginners — flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Irish Sign Language for Beginners Apply Now COURSE FULL If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me Course Duration 8 weeks Start Date & Time 13/10/26, 18:30 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €135 Course Overview Irish Sign Language is the first language of many hard of hearing and deaf people. Today many hearing people learn sign language as a means of communicating with deaf and partially deaf people. Signs are made using the hands in combination with non-manual features, including eyes, brows, cheeks, lip patterns, tilting the head and some movement of the shoulder and the upper torso. Course Content Express Your Interest Course Content Topics covered on this course include: Vocabulary, Grammar, Sign in Context, Expressions Family, places, holidays, food, drink and hobbies You will also learn about: Deaf Technology Deaf Culture and Community Apply Now Previous Course Next Course More from Cavan Institute Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Cavan Institute offers evening courses in a range of subjects, ideal for upskilling, career progression or personal development at your own pace. Evening Courses Search Courses Filter by Level Select Level Filter by Category Select Category Filter by Category All Computing & Photography Food & Nutrition Hair & Beauty Hobby & Special Interest Languages Baking Cakes and Sweet Treats 8 Weeks €135 13/10/26, 18:30 Course Details Basic Barbering Skills 6 weeks €105 3/11/26, 18:30 Course Details Building Health and Wellbeing with LEGO® Serious Play® (LSP) 4 Weeks €80 3/11/26, 18:30 Course Details Canine First Responder 4 weeks €80 3/11/26, 18:30 Course Details Christmas Baking Demo 2 Weeks €50 4/12/26, 14:30 Course Details Christmas Floristry Masterclass 2 Weeks €50 4/12/26, 14:30 Course Details Digital Media Design Using Canva (Beginners) 6 weeks €105 3/11/26, 18:30 Course Details Digital Photography for Beginners 6 Weeks €105 3/11/26, 18:30 Course Details Dog Grooming for Beginners (Wednesdays) 4 weeks €80 30/9/26, 18:30 Course Details Drawing Fundamentals 5 Weeks €80 6/11/26, 15:00 Course Details Festive Fabric Collage & Embroidery 2 Weeks €50 4/12/26, 14:30 Course Details Floristry for Beginners 8 weeks €135 13/10/26, 18:30 Course Details How to Use Your Sewing Machine 8 weeks €135 13/10/26, 18:30 Course Details Irish Sign Language for Beginners 8 weeks €135 13/10/26, 18:30 Course Details Jewellery Making for Beginners 6 weeks €105 3/11/26, 18:30 Course Details MS Office 365 Basics 8 weeks €135 13/10/26, 18:30 Course Details Oil Painting (All Levels) 8 Weeks €135 13/10/26, 18:30 Course Details Pottery Using Air Dry Clay 8 Weeks €135 13/10/26, 18:30 Course Details Skincare and Make-Up Application 4 weeks €80 3/11/26, 18:30 Course Details Spanish for Beginners 8 weeks €135 13/10/26, 18:30 Course Details The Art of Paper Quilling 4 Weeks €80 3/11/26, 18:30 Course Details Watercolour Painting (Beginners) 8 Weeks €135 13/10/26, 18:30 Course Details Load More More from Cavan Institute Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Explore Cavan Institute’s Pottery Using Air Dry Clay — flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Pottery Using Air Dry Clay Apply Now COURSE FULL If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me Course Duration 8 Weeks Start Date & Time 13/10/26, 18:30 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €135 Course Overview This eight-week evening course introduces the creative and tactile world of pottery using air-dry clay; no kiln, no fuss, just hands-on making. It’s all about slowing down, working with your hands and turning simple materials into personal, functional and decorative pieces that you can either keep or gift to others. You’ll explore a range of hand-building techniques such as pinch pots, coiling, slab construction and sculpting. Alongside making, you’ll learn how to refine, join, texture and finish your work using sanding, painting and sealing methods suitable for air-dry clay. This course leans into experimentation! Expect a bit of mess, some trial and error, and those satisfying “ah, that worked!” moments. Whether you’re looking for a creative outlet, a way to unwind or a stepping stone into ceramics, this course gives you the tools and confidence to keep going. By the end, you’ll have created several finished pieces and developed a feel for clay that opens the door to further creative practice. Course Content Express Your Interest Course Content By the end of the course, learners will be able to; Use fundamental hand-building techniques (pinch, coil, slab) Shape and construct both functional and decorative objects Join clay pieces securely and prevent cracking Apply texture and surface design effectively Finish air-dry clay using sanding, painting and sealing techniques Plan and complete a small personal project Understand the possibilities and limitations of air-dry clay Apply Now Previous Course Next Course More from Cavan Institute Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Explore Cavan Institute’s MS Office 365 Basics — flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. MS Office 365 Basics Apply Now COURSE FULL If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me Course Duration 8 weeks Start Date & Time 13/10/26, 18:30 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €135 Course Overview This course will provide users new to the MS Office 365 suite of applications with an overview of the range of functions and software available to them. You’ll learn the core features of Word, Outlook, Calendar and Excel to help you boost productivity and gain confidence in everyday IT tasks. This course is perfect for beginners interested in getting an overview of the tools that power modern work and communication. A new feature of this course is an introduction to Co-Pilot , Microsoft's AI application which is now part of the 365 Office suite. Course Content Express Your Interest Course Content This is an introductory course which will cover the following software available as part of the MS Office 365 package: MS Word MS Excel MS Outlook (email) OneDrive (cloud storage) MS Calendar Co-Pilot (in-built AI) Apply Now Previous Course Next Course More from Cavan Institute Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Explore Cavan Institute’s Skincare and Make-Up Application — flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Skincare and Make-Up Application Apply Now COURSE FULL If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me Course Duration 4 weeks Start Date & Time 3/11/26, 18:30 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €80 Course Overview This course will give you everyday knowledge on how to care for your skin along with techniques and confidence to apply your own make-up. It is suitable for all ages and interests, whether you want to learn the basics or just want to make the most out of your make-up bag. The course will be adapted to suit students’ needs, and there will be opportunities to ask lots of questions and to learn basic skincare and make-up techniques in a fun, relaxed environment. Course Content Express Your Interest Course Content This course will cover the following topics: Skincare Knowing your skin type Choosing products Daily cleansing routine Skin prep for makeup application Make-up Application make-up skills and techniques for natural daytime and special occasion looks. step-by-step application of your own make-up from base, concealing and eye shadow techniques, to brow shaping, contour, lips & more. Apply Now Previous Course Next Course More from Cavan Institute Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Explore Cavan Institute’s Spanish for Beginners — flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Spanish for Beginners Apply Now COURSE FULL If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me Course Duration 8 weeks Start Date & Time 13/10/26, 18:30 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €135 Course Overview This course is designed for complete beginners who wish to develop some competence in communicating in Spanish. It is taught in a fun, relaxed atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to participate. Typical classroom activities include pair and group work, whole class discussions, some individual activities, activities in which students mingle with the whole class and some project work. Lessons will be interspersed with videos and audio clips in Spanish. The programme follows a communicative approach to language teaching. Our lessons focus on language that is required for communicating in authentic situations with an emphasis on speaking and listening. Course Content Express Your Interest Course Content Week by week, you will learn the following: Lesson 1: How to greet in Spanish; Introducing yourself, saying thank you; Asking for the meaning of certain words; Naming things, Spanish Pronunciation; The Spanish Alphabet and important vocabulary; Where do you come from? Lesson 2: An introduction to verbs (Present tense); Talking about yourself, your family; Your home; Asking and answering personal questions; Looking for things; Numbers 0-20 Lesson 3: What do you like eating?; Hobbies; Telling the time - Asking and giving the time; Arranging things; The weather; Numbers 20-100 Lesson 4: The difference between SER and ESTAR; Asking where things are; Finding your way around; Buying things in a shop; Food at a restaurant; Irregular verbs and the past tense Lesson 5: The months and seasons; Colours, days of the week; At the airport; At a hotel, your accommodation; The future tense Lesson 6: Talking about your daily routine; Talking about free time activities; The conditional tense; Countries and nationalities; Professions Lesson 7: The past tense; Parts of the body; At the hospital, Doctor; Renting things; Pronunciation; Grammar (Pronouns, Adjectives) Lesson 8: Revision and development; Recap Apply Now Previous Course Next Course More from Cavan Institute Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Explore Cavan Institute’s Watercolour Painting (Beginners) — flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Watercolour Painting (Beginners) Apply Now COURSE FULL If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me Course Duration 8 Weeks Start Date & Time 13/10/26, 18:30 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €135 Course Overview You are invited to join an introductory course in Watercolour Painting , designed for adult learners in a relaxed, creative environment. This course is tailored to beginners, so no prior experience needed. You’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of watercolour painting, develop practical skills and be encouraged to express yourself creatively through guided practice. Watercolour painting is a versatile and expressive medium known for its fluidity and unpredictability. This technique emphasises light and transparency, making it ideal for capturing delicate details, atmospheric landscapes and vibrant abstract compositions. Our skilled tutor will teach you all you need to know to get started with watercolours and to develop a love for painting in this medium. Course Content Express Your Interest Course Content Here's a draft outline of the course programme, week-by-week: Week 1 : Getting Started with Watercolours Overview : Materials, tools and workspace setup. Week 2 : Exploring Colour & Texture Skills : Layering, glazing and creating textures (salt, sponges, plastic wrap). Week 3 : Light, Shadow & Simple Shapes Skills : Value scales, creating depth with light and dark. Week 4 : Painting Nature – Leaves & Flowers Skills : Wet-on-wet vs wet-on-dry techniques. Week 5 : Landscapes & Skies Skills : Creating atmospheric perspective, painting skies and water. Week 6 : Adding Details & Mixed Media Skills : Fine brushwork, pen and ink accents, lifting colour. Week 7 : Personal Project & Composition Skills : Planning a painting, balancing composition. Week 8 : Showcase & Reflection Apply Now Previous Course Next Course More from Cavan Institute Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

FET offers lifelong learning for over 16s, including apprenticeships, PLCs, traineeships, adult education, and core literacy via FETCH programmes. FETCH What Is FETCH? Further Education and Training or FET, offers a wide variety of life-long education options to anyone over 17. FET includes apprenticeships, traineeships, Post Leaving Cert (PLC) courses, community and adult education as well as core literacy and numeracy services. FET courses and programmes are provided through the Education and Training Board network throughout the country as well as through other local providers including online through SOLAS’ eCollege. FET courses are provided at levels one to six on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). FET is for anyone who is over 17 who wants to learn new skills or enhance existing skills to get the right job, progress to third-level or to support the achievement of personal goals. Depending on the course you choose, there may be certain eligibility criteria - contact your course provider or ETB for more information. Explore FETCH 1.Registering and signing up Follow this video to learn how to register with fetchcourses.ie . You can register with an email address or an Irish mobile phone number. Choose a password that you will remember. 2. Update your profile How to update your details in fetchcourses.ie . In order to update your details, you must first Sign In. Your username will be your email address or your mobile phone number. Still unsure about courses? Cavan Institute has been at the cutting edge of developments in Further Education through innovative course development. Find a course that is right for you. More from Cavan Institute Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Cavan Institute welcomes students of all ages and backgrounds, offering an innovative, supportive learning environment for all. View our college courses today! Why Cavan Institute? highly qualified Teachers Cavan Institute offers tailored class sizes for personalised attention and support. 77 Courses Cavan Institute's 77 courses offer flexible options for all, from school leavers to working professionals. 913 QQI Modules Cavan Institute's modules are updated with the latest industry trends for relevant skills. 83% Progression Cavan Institute's industry links provide students with real-world experience and networking opportunities. All Courses Our Latests News & Events All Posts Your Education Pathways... Cavan Institute is a diverse Education provider offering unique education pathways to all learners. With our range of courses, there is a pathway to employment or higher education for all. PLC Courses Cavan Institute offers over 80 full-time PLC courses. PLC Courses Pre Apprenticeships Our Pre-Apprenticeship courses aim to prepare students who wish to go on to pursue an Apprenticeship. Pre Apprenticeships Traineeships & Apprenticeships Find out more about our Traineeships and Apprenticeships. Start Your Journey PLC Access Programme Our PLC Access programme is aimed at students coming directly from a Youthreach or Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA) course. Access Courses Virtual Campus Tour Take an immersive virtual tour of Cavan Institute. Explore our campus and see the fantastic teaching and learning facilities we have for specialist subject areas. Visit our modern labs, kitchens, beauty rooms, gym, recording studio, workshop and much more. Virtual Tour Top Class Facilities Cavan Institute has fantastic facilities and equipment across all our courses. Students work with modern equipment. Students have access to industry-standard software. Staff are highly skilled in their subject area. Our Facilities UnloCk Your Potential START HERE, GO ANYWHERE View All Courses Course Matcher Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit Upcoming Information Evening and Open day View Event Details College Focused, Work Ready Cavan Institute Students Share Their Stories. View Testimonials Like Like

Explore Cavan Institute’s Floristry for Beginners — flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Floristry for Beginners Apply Now COURSE FULL If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me Course Duration 8 weeks Start Date & Time 13/10/26, 18:30 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €135 Course Overview In this course, you will learn everything you need to expand the knowledge you already may have in flower arranging skills. It is suitable for anyone who has a love of flowers whether, you want to have the joy of arranging flowers from your garden or making floral designs for yourself, friends and family. Our class has a very friendly atmosphere where we have fun as well as creating beautiful arrangements. On this course, you will be sure to make friends as well as floral arrangements to enjoy at home. The fee listed above does not include the cost of a number of materials required to complete the course. Course Content Express Your Interest Course Content You will learn all about: conditioning flowers when you get them home selecting foliage and blooms coordinating colour design and texture. At the end of the eight weeks, you will have made: hand-tied bouquets table arrangements Christmas wreaths and arrangements floral designs suitable for expression of sympathy. The tutor will explain the best places to purchase flowers and supplies as well as covering the cost of making items for sale if you plan to consider floristry as a small business. Apply Now Previous Course Next Course More from Cavan Institute Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

James from Clones, Co Monaghan attended Largy College, Clones and progressed to Cavan Institute to study QQI Level 5 Computer Games Design. "My name is James Brady. I am a Games Design graduate from Cavan Institute 2010. Padraig Cahill was my tutor. I am now a professional games artist working for Rockstar Games of 'Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, Max Payne' fame. I have also worked at Creative Assembly 'Total War: Warhammer' along with being featured in two 3D Artist Magazines and has world wide games press online for some game art which I created. Since the age of 15, I knew that I wanted to have a life-long career making video games. When I graduated from secondary school, I saw Cavan Institute as the foundation or stepping stone towards making that dream come true. The support I received from the tutors helped steer me in the correct career direction. The course content taught was so relevant and appropriate. Cavan Institute created an environment which allowed not only breathing space for personal development and growth but also provided immense support in pushing one towards their end goal. Years down the line and I am now a video games artist at Rockstar Games." James Brady Animation James Brady Animation Student testimonials Previous Next

Meet Ciara Harkin From Granard, Co Longford, who studied sports therapy and physiotherapy assistant with us and then progressed to Teesside University to complete her BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy. "My decision to attend Cavan Institute and complete a course in Sports Therapy & Physiotherapy Assistant was one of the best decisions I made. My interest in sports, sports injuries, caring, treating, maintaining and rehabilitating made this course ideal for me. After two years and successfully achieving the full 6 qualifications that are offered during this time in ITEC and FETAC/QQI exams, I applied to Teeside University to continue my studies and gain access to my BSc (hons) Degree in Physiotherapy. I was accepted into Teesside University based on all my previous experience and all my results from Cavan Institute. Cavan Institute really prepared me for higher education study e.g completing assignments, meeting deadlines & the anatomy and physiology from Cavan Institute was a huge help for University too. It was great to have a base of knowledge before starting over there . Universities are inclined to take on students that have previous experience and knowledge and I feel the Sports Therapy & Physiotherapy assistant course in Cavan Institute was ideal for me to achieve my dream career." Ciara Harkin Sports Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant Ciara Harkin Sports Therapy and Physiotherapy Assistant Student testimonials Previous Next