Training & Skills Development Supports

Training is an essential component in the management and development of any small business. In today's changing business environment, it is important for owner/managers and key staff to keep up with current technological and business demands and to maintain the skills necessary to operate profitably and efficiently in a rapidly changing environment.

The Cork County & City Enterprise Boards aim to assist owner/managers and small businesses to develop the skills necessary to compete in an increasingly consumer driven global market. The Board provides a broad range of training courses, programmes and seminars for entrepreneurs with a business idea and for owner/managers in start-up and existing businesses.

The Board's varied range of training is designed to meet the needs of the different stages involved in the development and growth of a small business. The courses and programmes provided by the Board are delivered by qualified professional trainers. Very often our courses are provided both in a group training environment and on site by way of one to one mentoring so you can avail of specific advice for your own situation.

The following are examples of some of the training and business supports provided by the Board

• Ideas Generating Seminars
• Pre-Enterprise Business Training
• Small Business Management Training
• Basic Finance Programme
• Management Development Programmes
• Computerised Accounting (Big Red Book / Sage / Thesaurus Payroll)
• Adobe Photoshop
• Childcare Business Training
• Women in Business
• Marketing Your Business
• Sales Development
• Food Sector Training
• Craft Product Development
• E-Commerce & Web Design
• Topical Business Seminars

The Board plans two Training Programmes every year, Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter.
Details of our Spring/Summer Schedule are published by December/January each year.
Details of our Autumn/Winter Schedule are published in August/September each year.