23 February

Is a project management course right for me?

Thinking about becoming a fully-qualified project manager, but not sure whether you’ve found the right course for you? If you’re interested in a career in project management, there are a number of different qualifications out there which might suit you. In fact, with so many options available, choosing the right one can often be a confusing decision – especially if you’re starting from scratch. To make…

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23 February

Can't get a job because you have no experience, can't get experience because nobody will give you a job?

We can help! Over 95% of our Postgraduate Diploma with Arranged Work Experience students secure full-time jobs in Event Management, Digital Marketing and Public Relations upon completion of our courses.We are currently accepting applications for our Postgraduate Diploma courses with Arranged Work Experience:Postgraduate Diploma in Event Management with Arranged Work Experience - Full Time - Dublin City Centre  (commencing on 19th September 2017)Postgraduate Diploma in Public…

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17 February

React JavaScript library gets an IDE

React, Facebook's JavaScript library for building UIs, is getting a dedicated IDE for web development, called Reactide.Offered by developers calling themselves Team Reactide, the IDE serves as a cross-platform desktop application that provides a custom browser simulator; build tool and server configuration become unnecessary, the project description said. Team Reactide said the IDE, offered under an MIT license, was the first ever for dedicated React web…

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17 February

The value of the guidance and recommendations drawn up by the students of Fitzwilliam Institute was formally recognised when the Dublin Well Woman Centre won the Best Charity / Not for Profit website at the prestigious eir Spiders website awards

Alison Begas - Chief Officer, Dublin Well Woman Centre:"Our collaboration with Tim Smyrk and the Digital Marketing students at FitzWilliam Institute has been nothing less than a game-changer for the Dublin Well Woman Centre.I met initially with Tim and his class in April 2015; it gave me the opportunity to present them with the challenges we faced - although we are a long-established brand, we were…

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17 February

New date just announced: Diploma in Java Programming, part-time evening course in Dublin City Centre

Diploma in Java Programming - Evening Course - Dublin City Centre New start date: 26th September 2017Duration: 10 weeks (20 classes)Java Programming is the most popular programming language in the world, with 97% of organisations worldwide using it. As a result of its success, more than 16,000 Java positions are available on any given day. To respond to growing demand for Java programming developers, Fitzwilliam Institute’s…

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17 February

What can you earn in the digital industry? Salaries in 2017

Digital marketing continues to grow, as it becomes a necessity for most company’s marketing departments. According to Brightwater, there was a significant rise in the candidates moving away from traditional marketing into the digital space, as well as an increase in graduates leaving college having specialised in the area. This follows the trend that digital is becoming less of a niche, and more of a necessity…

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17 February

Six years after finishing the course, I volunteered to work with the UN in Nairobi, Kenya, which has been my home ever since

Andreas Needham, one of our top Diploma in Public Relations graduates tells us how Fitzwilliam Institute's part-time evening course led to his successful Communications Officer career with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency:"I took the night classes for my Diploma in Public Relations with the Fitzwilliam Institute. I was working in marketing communications and PR in a tech company when I started the course, having recently made…

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17 February
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Data Analytics is the new black

Named the “Sexiest job of the 21st Century” by the Harvard Business Review, Data Analytics is one of the most popular tech career paths. Trying to become more efficient, save costs and increase revenues, 75% of businesses today have improving this area amongst their top 3 priorities. So it’s no surprise that career opportunities in the field of data analytics are seeing a growth like never…

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17 February
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Make yourself invaluable this year with Data Analytics

Looking to improve your CV skillset? Data Analytics is the tech skill you’ll need this year!Learning a new tech skill is never a bad idea, either to further your own career or make yourself attractive to new employers. It’s always a smart move to expand your skillset and, as 2018 only started, now’s the time to sharpen up your CV with something new and look for…

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17 February
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ICT sector will see pay increases and bonuses this year

The ICT sector is looking fruitful for those with the right skills, but the talent gap is still causing huge problems within the industry.We’ve been talking about the ICT skills gap for a while now, and for good reason. The demand for ICT professionals is continuing to soar while the talent is only starting to catch up with the skills needed.According to the latest salary and employment…

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