What I am looking for is a part time option to become a teacher of the above, as I cannot afford to give up work, or even a distance learning option would help.

Q.

Hi,

I was wondering could you help me with my dilemma!

I have completed a Masters in Business Studies: E-Commerce in NUIG, prior to this my degree was completed in GMIT in IT for Business.

Basically I would love to become a career guidance teacher, or get into teaching IT/Business, my degree is covered by Dept of Education.

What I am looking for is a part time option to become a teacher of the above, as I cannot afford to give up work, or even a distance learning option would help.

I have looked up the igc website for career guidance accredited courses but I can’t seem to find a part time course for evening of weekends.

I am based in Galway so courses in Galway would be preferable but open to all options. Any help would be gratefully appreciated!

Thanks for your help,

Deirdre

A.

Hi Deirdre,

I think the UL option might be the nearest to what you’re looking for:

http://www.igc.ie/membership/how-to-become-a-guidance-counsellor

To become a Guidance Counsellor entails undertaking a one year full-time post-graduate programme in guidance and counselling (or it’s equivalent).

These courses are run in UCC, TCD [M.Ed], NUI Maynooth, UL [Part time].

As fas as I know there isn’t an out-reach course in Galway but the institutions listed above will keep you informed of any new courses if you ask them to.

Good luck!

Caragh