Local residents and staff seeking career progression in the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area are being given the opportunity to boost their business skills and to gain a qualification.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is providing these FREE programmes in partnership and delivered by South Eastern Regional College.
These programmes are ideal for staff who are underemployed or employed and seeking career progression.
Register your interest
Use the link below to register your interest, a member of the business services team will get in touch.
Register your interestLevel 2 Award in Retrofit Qualification
This qualification is suitable for those who desire to develop or improve their knowledge of retrofit in the construction industry. It is also for those without retrofit experience (electricians, joiners, plumbers, plasterers, bricklayers etc). Learners will be introduced to the scope offered within the construction industry for those working on retrofit.
This qualification has been developed in collaboration with industry specialists and established construction lecturers and assessors.
Start Date: 19 February 2026
Course length: 2 days
Times: 9am-5pm
This course is delivered at SERC Downpatrick Campus
Level 2 Award in Understanding AI in Business
This qualification is designed to provide learners with a foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its use in business environments.
Learners will identify key concepts and terminology, understand at a high level how common AI systems work, and recognise typical business uses.
The qualification develops awareness of current and emerging tools, the role of human oversight, and the ethical and legal principles for responsible use.
Start Date: Two cohorts available: 29 January & 5 February 2026 or 19 & 26 February 2026
Course length: 2 days
Times: 9am-5pm
This course is delivered online
Level 3 Award in Learning & Development (Train the Trainer)
This qualification is suitable for those who desire to develop or improve their knowledge of retrofit in the construction industry. It is also for those without retrofit experience (electricians, joiners, plumbers, plasterers, bricklayers etc). Learners will be introduced to the scope offered within the construction industry for those working on retrofit.
This qualification has been developed in collaboration with industry specialists and established construction lecturers and assessors.
Start Date: 15 January 2026
Course length: 6 weeks, 1 session per week
Times: 5.30pm-9pm
This course is delivered online
CMI Level 5 Award in Professional Coaching Practice
This qualification is designed to support individuals in the development of professional coaching skills, helping them understand and be able to apply core skills required for effective coaching practice. For individuals wishing to develop their professional coaching abilities, and who will have the knowledge, skills and behaviours to coach.
They will have the professionalism to deliver impact, behave ethically and demonstrate a commitment to continual learning and development.
Start Date: 17 February 2026
Course length: 8 weeks, 1 session per week
Times: 9.30am-1pm
This course is delivered online
Register your interest
Use the link below to register your interest, a member of the business services team will get in touch.
Register your interestFully funded through Newry, Mourne and Down Labour Market Partnership.