Certificate in Applied Addiction Studies and Community Development

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About this course

The aim of this blended online certificate programme is to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities of learners in the theory and practice of applied addiction studies and community development.

The purpose of the programme is to build the capacity of community drugs workers and those working and volunteering in the wider community within an addiction context.

Stage 1	Certificate \| NFQ Level 6 \| 60 Credits
Module 1	Learning to Learn at Third Level
Module 2	Introduction to Sustainable Community Development
Module 3	Social Analysis
Module 4	Group Work and Facilitation Skills
Module 5	The Nature and Context of Addiction
Module 6	Drug Prevention, Education and Awareness

Qualification
NFQ Level 6
Duration
1 year programme
Fee
€1,800 or
€300 per module
Start Date
September

Applications for our Higher Education courses starting in September 2026 will open in Spring 2026. Email he.admin@ancosan.ie with any queries.

An Cosán’s holistic, learner-centered approach puts you, the learner, at the heart of all we do. We provide ‘a place of hearth and home’ and know that our learners’ basic needs must be met before they can excel in their studies

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