Learners will explore ideas of democracy, citizenship and social action. Learners will also analyse specific case studies about citizenship, social action and taking part in democracy in the age of the internet.  They will also investigate and identify strategies and practical approaches to support digital citizenship.  Finally, learners will examine the Irish and European Union policy frameworks about citizenship and participation.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

Learners will explore the role of leadership in the community sector and investigate ways of grassroots community leadership in practice, nationally and globally. They will also look at the concept of leadership within social activism and analyse different leadership styles and qualities.

Learners will identify their own leadership skills and style and identify ways and practices fitting to community leadership development. Learners will also explore how technology contributes to community leadership.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

The course will support learners to develop skills and confidence in creating social enterprises.  Learners will explore key theories, ideas and practices of social enterprise, in relation to leadership and community development.

The purpose of the programme is to increase the ability of participants working or volunteering in the wider community or in a social enterprise area, examine the role of social enterprise in the community, and undertake a basic analysis of local community needs.

Learners will gain a better understanding of business planning and funding, as well as key governance and management issues. Learners will also plan their future progression paths as social entrepreneurs.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

Explores the key principles and practices of community development. It provides an overview of the historical and contemporary infrastructure of the community and voluntary sector in Ireland. Learners will assess diverse community development case studies and approaches, exploring their implications within local communities and wider Irish society. Learners’ own participation in the community development process will be examined throughout and consideration given to assessing their practice and approaches through the lens of community development theory.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners can access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

Develops learners’ understanding of group dynamics, of the principles underpinning facilitation styles and interventions, and of a range of group work techniques. Learners will practice and improve their facilitation and presentation skills as well as their capacity to plan, deliver and evaluate a group. The programme will build on learners’ ability to critically reflect on their own knowledge, skills and experience both as a group participant and a group facilitator.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners can access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

Learners will explore key concepts of sociology, including the ideas of power and social change. They will examine the relationship between social, economic and political development as well as explore the potential of community activism to create social change.

Particular attention will be paid throughout the programme to Irish society and to the key influences shaping its development.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

The module introduces learners to the meaning and nature of addiction. It will provide an overview of the main theories of the causes of addiction – biological, psychological, sociological and cultural.

The module introduces learners to the key ideas around the treatment of addiction – medical, pharmacological, spiritual, psychological and psychoanalytic. It will provide an overview of the pharmacology (the uses, effects, and modes of action of drugs) of drug use and will introduce learners to models of treatment.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

Introducing learners to best practice in the area of preventative education (education that prevents drug use before it starts) and family support in an Irish context, and providing a general introduction to prevention education theory & practice.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

The aims of the module are to provide an understanding of a range of models and approaches to the treatment of addiction problems. It will provide an historical overview of approaches and rehabilitation to substance abuse, develop an understanding of treatment and rehabilitation as central method of the National Drugs Strategy, and give an outline of harm reduction principles, context & approaches.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

The aims of the module are to examine community development practices using examples of established community and voluntary organisations from across the sector.

It will demonstrate the application of the community development process using a framework (underlying idea) to investigate these sample organisations, and identify any barriers and challenges within the community development process observed. Learners will be supported to develop practical skills which are central to the community development process.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners can access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

The aims of the module are to introduce the main models and ideas for conflict resolution and mediation within a social justice context. Learners will consider the issues which contribute to conflict in disadvantaged communities. The course will introduce essential skills for conflict resolution and negotiation, build on participant’s ability to critically reflect on their own response to conflict both as an individual and as community leaders.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

The aims of the module are to support students to gain experience working in a community development context and combine relevant theory with practice.  Learners will develop self-awareness and core skills to critically reflect on their practice in a comprehensive and ethical manner, and be responsible for managing their continuous professional development.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

The aims of the module are to define the role of leadership and its relationship to management in the community and voluntary sector.  Learners will examine appropriate organisational structures in community organisations, the importance of governance and current legislation governing the community sector, and the process of strategic planning and development and the relevance of evaluation.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

The aims of the module are to introduce learners to theories and concepts of identity, equality and diversity. Learners will explore the social construction and status implications of identity, culture and diversity within Irish society.

The course support learners to examine and reflect on their own understanding of equality, diversity and anti-discrimination and the relationship to community work in practice. They will explore legislation, policy and practice with regard to the promotion of equality in Irish society, and consider the nature of discrimination and equality in relation to gender and ethnicity.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

The aims of the module are to examine the executive functions of the State and the processes involved in decision making and social policy development within government.

It will outline the historical development of Irish social policy, and introduce the social policy framework with regard to Health, Education and Community and Voluntary Activity. Learners will examine the relationship between social policy, service provision and community development in a local context.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

The aims of the module are to introduce participants to a range of counselling theories and ideas. Learners will explore key aspects of each counselling method from an addiction perspective and explore ethical principles of addiction counselling.  Participants will be introduced to the key concepts of Motivational Interviewing, and the course will facilitate the practice of motivational counselling skills and techniques.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

This module is designed to provide learners with an understanding of the role of an owner manager in an enterprise.  Learners will analyse the internal and external factors that affect the how an enterprise functions, and the importance of planning and innovation. The programme will also provide learners with an understanding of the traits and characteristics of the entrepreneur and their role in an enterprise, to equip the learner with the necessary skills and knowledge necessary in running an enterprise.

*Please note: Accreditation for this module is only available for this module if taken as part of the Certificate in Leadership and Social Enterprise

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

NFQ Level 6
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

The aims of this module are to introduce the national and European policy framework which supports e-engagement and e-inclusion, and to develop an understanding of the digital divide from a community development context.

Learners will gain an overview of digital planning and management concepts for community development, and will be introduced to a range of tools to research and plan a digital communications strategy. They will develop ICT skills to support the execution of a digital communications strategy.

NFQ Level 7
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

The aims of this module are to introduce students to project cycle management using the logical framework approach for results-oriented project planning. The course will provide a framework for project cycle & financial management for planning, proposal development, monitoring & evaluation and impact assessment.

NFQ Level 7
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

The aims of this module are to develop the learners’ understanding of the research process and the role of research in informing theory and practice particularly in relation to community development/social science. It will provide learners with an understanding of a range of research methodologies and methods utilised in social research. It will develop learners’ critical analysis and practical research skills and introduce them to a range of data collection techniques. The course provides learners with an appreciation of ethical issues in social research and provides a model research framework.

NFQ Level 7
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

The aims of this module are to critically examine the relationship between leadership and social change and analyse the challenges within the process.

Learners will explore approaches to leadership for social change, and consider strategies for leading, influencing and promoting social change in the context of globalisation and social transformation. They will examine the psychology of leadership, theories of internalised oppression and the impact of internalised oppression on leadership.

NFQ Level 7
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

The aims of this module are to support students to:

• Critically reflect on the application of theory to practice.
• Consider how they can exercise leadership within their work as community development practitioners.
• Develop their skills and capacity to undertake a specific collaborative leadership project.
• Critically reflect on the nature and impact of their own leadership styles within that project, the challenges faced and overcome, and areas for professional development identified.
• Experience the opportunities and challenges of working in a collaborative context.

NFQ Level 7
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

The aims of the module are to introduce learners to globalisation theory and determine the implications of globalisation on the local context. The course will provide an overview of global & regional drug trends and crime patterns and introduce students to international case studies on drugs & alcohol policy.

NFQ Level 7
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

The aims of the module are to support students to critically reflect on the application of theory to practice. Learners will:

• Engage in the practical application of course material in a planned experiential learning activity.
• Develop collaborative skills and capacity with regard to a specific community drug work project.
• Critically reflect on the nature and impact of their own contribution within that project, the challenges faced and overcome, and areas for professional development identified.
• Experience the strengths and challenges of working in a collaborative context.

NFQ Level 7
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

The programme focuses on developing digital skills and abilities to enable learners to use a range of educational technologies.

Learners will be introduced to the concept of communities of practice in technology enhanced learning and will investigate and identify effective approaches to building digital skills in their own practice.

Learners will also examine the Irish and European Union policy frameworks with regard to technology enhanced learning, community education and higher education.

NFQ Level 7
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.

The programme will explore theoretical concepts of community education, lifelong learning transformation and social change.

Learners will:

• Analyse specific case studies in relation to community education, social action and transformation.
• Investigate and identify strategies and practical approaches to curriculum design, development and delivery for transformative community education and support digital citizenship and social media activism.
• Examine the Irish and European Union policy frameworks with regard to lifelong learning further education and training and community education.

The course will support practitioners to appreciate the value of e-learning in community education through experiential engagement and support the continuing professional and educational development of practitioners in the sector.

NFQ Level 7
2hrs per week over 8 weeks

Next Start Date:
Start dates vary for each module. Email courses@ancosan.ie to get more information.

Cost of Module: €300
Learners may be able to access a small bursary and scholarship fund, if required.