New Training Courses at CEEDS – February 2022

Online QQI Courses now available – Study from the safety and comfort of your own home.
Special Needs Assisting SNA, Reception Skills, Care for the Older person, Work experience and more Courses available.
Funded places may be available for eligible Applicants – Contact us for more information.
Call: 01-6233629 or Email: news@ceeds.ie
CEEDS is a non-profit Organization – Proudly supporting North Clondalkin and surrounding communities since 1993

We have some great new Computer Courses lined up for after Christmas at CEEDS. These Courses have been developed by CEEDS in response to digital marginalization within our Community as a result of Covid-19, and significant skills gaps which have emerged locally in terms of everyday Computer applications.

Our new Word processing Course in January will particularly appeal to learners who have recently completed our Computers for beginners’ program, providing them with the necessary skills to competently use Microsoft Office Word for everyday use. Learners who complete the Word Processing may then progress to our Microsoft Excel (Spreadsheets) course and to ICDL/ECDL or QQI accredited training.

Places on all Training courses are limited, and group sizes are restricted so early booking is advised.

QQI Online Courses

CEEDS has ensured that access to Online accredited training has remained accessible to our community throughout the pandemic. Online QQI courses such as Special Needs assisting, Customer service, Reception Skills, Train the Trainer, Care for the older person, Safety and health at the workplace etc. are still available to book through CEEDS, through our association with NCU Training.

Exam Centre

Did you know that CEEDS is an accredited ECDL Test Centre and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Test Centre?. Online ECDL Courses are currently being offered free of charge to the general public by eCollege as part of the Government’s Covid-19 access to online learning initiative.
Registered ECDL and MOS students may choose to sit their Exam at CEEDS, saving them journey time to the City Centre or further afield.

For further information on any of our courses or services please do not hesitate to contact us at news@ceeds.ie or call 01-6233629.

Computers for Beginners – Classroom Course – Now enrolling for January 2022
Delivery: Classroom – CEEDS Digital Training Centre
Duration: 5 half days 10.00AM – 1.00PM (15-hour course)
Dates: Begins 13th January 2022 – Limited places remaining
Level: Beginners
Price: Free Course places are available for CE participants. Contact us to find out more.
Accreditation: CEEDS Certified

Introduction to Word Processing – Classroom Course – Brand New Course for 2022
Delivery: Classroom – CEEDS Digital Training Centre
Duration: 5 half days (15-hour Course)
Dates: January 2022 dates TBC
Price: €150 per participant
Level: Intermediate
Accreditation: CEEDS Certified

Introduction to Spreadsheets – Classroom Course – Brand New Course for 2022
Delivery: Classroom – CEEDS Digital Training Centre
Duration: 5 half days (15-hour Course)
Dates: January/February 2022 dates TBC
Price: €150 per participant
Level: Intermediate
Accreditation: CEEDS Certified

We are OPEN! – Monday to Thursday 9:00AM – 5.00PM and Friday 9:00AM – 4:00PM

FREE Welfare rights information service available – Online Training Courses available – CV Typing – Internet Café

We look forward to seeing you all again soon!

We are OPEN. 9 am to 2.30 pm We are here to help. We can provide printing, a variety of forms and help with your social welfare and other information and advice needs. For information and welfare rights help, please email or call ahead. Kevin is available between 10 am 12 noon each weekday. Contact him: welfare@ceeds.ie or, 086 8657253.

ACCESS to our PUBLIC COMPUTERS IS BACK: We are now allowing members of the public to come in and use our public computers again. However, we do need to limit this to just one person at a time. So, if you arrive and someone else is using the computer, please be patient. Also a limit of 40 minutes max each person will apply. A small fee applies. You can ring ahead to get a better idea of when the computer is available: 01- 6233629 01-6233657.

Printing: You can also forward any documents you need to print, to our reception email reception@ceeds.ie . We can provide you with WIFI access too (at the door) if you have not got your own. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Check out our Online Training Courses now available in association with NCU Training. Learn from the safety and comfort of your own home.

We are sorry we have not been able to offer a service for the past month due to the lockdown and limited staff. The GOOD NEWS is, we are now open again from 9.30 to 1.30 each day, for help with accessing social welfare forms, printing etc. Unfortunately, for safety of staff, you may be asked to wait outside while we sort out your request/query. However, please ring ahead, by doing so, you will help us to speed up our response to your request. We cannot permit use of our public computers for another while. We are still facilitating ECDL exams on a limited basis, so if you are thinking of taking the online ECDL course, be aware that CEEDS is a test Centre and you can request that you sit your exam here. If you want to know more about accessing free ECDL online courses, contact us at cetrainer3@ceeds.ie or ring the number below, and we will come back to you. Our TELEPHONE NUMBER is 01 6233629 and we can be contacted by email on welfare@ceeds.ie

Just to remind you, we can help with your welfare rights queries. If you have a question or need help filling out forms, we have our Welfare Rights information Officer who is currently working from home. Kevin can help you through the following ways:1. Text us on messenger / video calls on messenger. from our Facebook page 2. Email your query to welfare@ceeds.ie3. Text our mobile number with your query & your phone no (note: we can only ring you back on WhatsApp or Messenger). Kevin will get back to you. CEEDS landline: 01 6233629 or Mobile: 086 8657253 (for welfare rights/information only)Mobile will be turned on between 10 am & 12 noon each week day starting 9th Feb 2021.

New Distance Learning Courses available – CEEDS in association with NCU Training

Study from the safety and comfort of your Home – Fully QQI accredited Courses and highly experienced Tutors
Start dates in February and March 2021
Courses include Special Needs Assisting (SNA) QQI Level 5, Train the Trainer (Training needs identification and design) QQI Level 6, Care Skills QQI Level 5, Care for the Older Person QQI Level 5, First Aid Responder (FAR-PHECC) and more
Email us on news@ceeds.ie for further information or call 01-6233629 (Monday to Friday 9AM-1.30PM)

Due to the new Level 5 Covid-19 Restrictions we unfortunately cannot now permit walk-ins to the Centre.
All Group-related activities and Training Courses are now postponed until further notice.
We will not be in a position to allow use of our public PC’s for the moment. However, if you require assistance with printing and accessing Social Welfare forms, or need information/advice, please email reception@ceeds.ie – we will contact you back and do our best to be of assistance to you.
Please note that our ECDL Test service will remain open however we will be operating with a strictly limited schedule over the coming weeks. Please Email our Exam Team at ceedstraining@gmail.com for further information.
We truly wish a better year to everyone in 2021. May the madness stop soon and normality resume. Happy New Year to you all.
CEEDS Management.

CEEDS has some great new Training Courses beginning in the New Year which will be of benefit to our community. In response to the challenges presented by Covid-19, some of these Courses are now available as Online Training options.

CEEDS is one of the most advanced I.T Training facilities in West Dublin. We were one of the first community-based training Centers in Ireland to reopen after the lockdown. We are also one of the only Community-based Centers in Dublin who are still actively involved in Classroom-based, Tutor-led Training delivery. We are working tirelessly to ensure that our facilities comply with strict new safety protocols and we strive to set a benchmark for the highest possible health and safety standards during the challenging times ahead.

If you are interested in enrolling for any of these Courses or would like some more information please contact us at news@ceeds.ie or call (01) 6233629

Care Skills and Care for the Older Person – Combined Online Course – 11th January 2021

NEW Training, delivery and Evaluation (Train the Trainer) – Online – 11th January 2021

NEW Basic Computer Training – Introduction to Essential I.T – February 2021

NEW Introduction to Payroll – February 2021

FREE Basic Internet Training Course – February 2021

First Aid Responder Training Course (PHECC) – February 2021

Safety First

CEEDS is committed to the safety and well-being of all of our Service Users and Staff. Extensive measures have been undertaken to ensure the highest levels of compliance with Covid-19 health and safety related protocols. CEEDS has one of the most modern training facilities in the entire region. Additional measures undertaken by CEEDS to ensure the highest standards of health and safety include:

• Clear signage and displays in relation to Covid-19 and public safety have been installed in all training rooms as well as all public areas of the Centre.
• Floor Markings/Decals have been installed at the Reception area as safety guidelines for social distancing.
• Hand sanitizing gel units have been installed throughout the Centre
• All Chairs within our training rooms are new and are vinyl-upholstered enabling them to be frequently disinfected. All Surfaces and Desks within our training rooms are new and easily cleanable.
• Desk configurations are flexible and can be configured to allow for excellent individual personal space setups in compliance with social distancing regulations.
• There is no carpet flooring in any of our training rooms. A rigorous cleaning schedule is in place to ensure the highest standards of health and safety are adhered to

CEEDS Clondalkin has began a training partnership with NCU Training. NCU is a leading provider of QQI accredited training and have an outstanding range of Courses available across the Healthcare, Business and Food safety sectors. From June 2019 CEEDS, through our association with NCU will now be in a position to provide the Clondalkin and surrounding communities with a huge array of Training Courses to meet the demand of current and future Skills areas and Employment needs. Our massive new range of training Courses for 2020 include Care Skills, Special Needs Assistant, Train the Trainer, First Aid Responder, Bookkeeping, Customer Service, Advanced Spreadsheets and much more. Check out our upcoming Courses or our Facebook Page for further information.