Baldoyle Training Centre

What Baldoyle Training Centre does

Baldoyle Training Centre is a Further Education and Training (FET) centre operated by Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB), a statutory Irish education body, located at Unit 26, Grange Parade, Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Dublin 13. It delivers publicly funded vocational training, apprenticeships, and professional development programmes primarily to DEASP-registered job seekers and, under the Skills to Advance programme, to employed learners seeking upskilling or career change. The centre operates a 18-person team from a single training facility beside Howth Junction & Donaghmede DART station, with full wheelchair accessibility, free on-site parking, and a subsidised canteen.

The centre's course portfolio spans technology (Software Testing Learning Solutions, AI Foundations, ICDL AI, Office & IT Support Skills, MOS), vocational trades (Electrical, Motor, Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Maintenance, Aircraft Spraypainting, Kitchen Cabinet Making), transport licensing (HGV Rigid, HGV Articulated, Bus/Coach PSV), healthcare (Pharmacy Sales Assistant, Special Needs Assistant, EMT/C1 Ambulance), hospitality (Barista Skills, Accommodation Services), business (Train the Trainer, Leadership, Payroll), and retail (Visual Merchandising). Programmes are certified by QQI (levels 4–6) and industry bodies including City & Guilds, Microsoft, Adobe, CompTIA, and ICDL, with delivery formats covering full-time, part-time, evening, online, and blended learning. The centre relies on commodity learning management infrastructure (Moodle, Virtual Learning Environments) rather than proprietary platforms, and partners with employers such as IAC at Dublin Airport, The Bicycle Academy, and Tierney Kitchens for on-the-job training components.

The business model is publicly funded rather than fee-based. Courses are co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the European Social Fund, with most programmes free for eligible learners — including all DEASP-registered job seekers and employed learners under Skills to Advance. Direct applicants to certain programmes may pay a nominal €150 certification fee (e.g., Train the Trainer Level 6). Distribution relies on the national fetchcourses.ie portal, DEASP/Intreo office referrals, the centre's own website, QR-coded course listings, and Facebook outreach. In 2025, Baldoyle Training Centre was consolidated under the Dublin College identity, a unified DDLETB Further Education and Training brand for the Dublin region, retaining existing courses, locations, and staff.

Name

Baldoyle Training Centre

Legal name

DDLETB Baldoyle Training Centre

Website

https://baldoyletrainingcentre.ie

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Baldoyle Training Centre, operated by Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB), is a publicly funded Further Education and Training centre in Dublin delivering QQI-certified vocational and apprenticeship courses to DEASP-registered job seekers and employed learners under the Dublin College identity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Further Education and Training (FET)

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF), Public Safety & Government Licensure/Entrance Exam Prep (Civil service, law enforcement, firefighting) (EDANAIAN)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Further education
• Apprenticeship programmes
• QQI certification courses
• Workforce upskilling

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Training Services: Baldoyle Training Centre is operated by DDLETB (Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education and Training Board) and provides publicly funded training programmes. The centre receives co-funding from the Government of Ireland and the European Union (European Social Fund). Most courses are free for eligible learners including job seekers in receipt of DEASP payments and employed learners under the Skills to Advance programme. Revenue is derived from government educational funding rather than direct learner fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Baldoyle Training Centre, now part of Dublin College, is a publicly funded Further Education and Training (FET) centre operated by DDLETB that delivers vocational courses, apprenticeships, traineeships, and professional development programmes to job seekers, employed learners, and apprenticeship candidates in the Dublin North area. Offerings are delivered via full-time, part-time, evening, online, and blended formats and lead to QQI, ICDL, Microsoft Office Specialist, City & Guilds, CompTIA, Adobe, and PHECC certifications. Most courses are free or subsidised under co-funding from the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund via the Skills to Advance and Skills to Compete programmes.

Product overview

Baldoyle Training Centre, now part of Dublin College, is a Further Education and Training provider offering vocational courses, apprenticeships, and professional development programmes. The centre provides QQI-certified training at various levels (4-6), along with industry-recognized certifications including Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Adobe, City & Guilds, CompTIA, and ICDL. The portfolio spans technology programmes (Software Testing, IT Support, AI Foundations), vocational trades (Electrical, Motor, Aircraft Spraypainting, Kitchen Cabinet Making), transport licensing (Bus/Coach, HGV), healthcare (Pharmacy Assistant, Special Needs Assistant, EMT), hospitality (Barista, Accommodation Services), business skills (Train the Trainer, Leadership, Payroll), and retail (Visual Merchandising, Pharmacy Sales). Courses are delivered through full-time, part-time, evening, online, and blended formats to accommodate employed and unemployed learners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Social Media For Business Course Course designed to help learners turn a product idea into an online business presence through social media marketing strategies; targeted at entrepreneurs and job seekers.
• Train the Trainer Programme Level 6 blended learning programme covering Training Needs Identification & Design and Training Delivery & Evaluation; part of the Skills to Advance programme for both unemployed and employed applicants.
• Skills Sampling: Apprenticeship Hands-on course providing insight into apprenticeship trades including Electrical, Motor, and Electrical Instrumentation; includes Construction Site Ready and Safepass modules.
• Software Testing Learning Solutions Flexible training facility offering ISTQB Software Testing, SQL Scripting, and C# Software Development Fundamentals modules in blended learning format.
• Bicycle Technician Course Programme delivered in partnership with The Bicycle Academy to train learners as bicycle technicians, combining classroom and practical training.
• Aircraft Spraypainting Programme Programme run in partnership with IAC at Dublin Airport combining classroom and on-the-job training leading to City & Guilds certification as Aircraft Surface Finisher.
• Kitchen Cabinet Making & Installation Traineeship Traineeship run in conjunction with Tierney Kitchens combining on-the-job and classroom training to become a qualified Kitchen Cabinet Maker.
• Pharmacy Sales Assistant Training programme for careers in retail pharmacy, with pathways to roles such as Pharmacy Technician, Purchasing, and Merchandising.
• Bus / Coach (PSV) Driving Full-time programme training personnel as skilled drivers of Class D (Bus/Coach) category Public Service Vehicles.
• Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance Free three-day upskilling course for motor mechanics covering routine maintenance of electric and hybrid vehicles.
• Industrial Electrical Systems Training Training course designed for industrial technicians and electrical staff to expand knowledge and boost careers in industrial and electrical fields.
• Environmental Sustainability Awareness 50-hour course examining sustainable development, climate change mitigation, greener energy sources, food production sustainability, and ecological restoration (25 hours direct training and 25 hours self-directed).
• Barista Skills Short Course One-week intensive course in barista skills, delivered at locations in D15 (Blanchardstown) or Dublin 13 (Baldoyle) based on demand.
• Special Needs Assistant Training Blended training course combining online and face-to-face sessions leading to QQI Level 5 certification in Special Needs Assisting and Intellectual Disability Studies.
• Leadership Course Course for individuals looking to upskill in leadership competencies.
• Certificate in Accommodation Services Qualification for careers within the hospitality industry specialising in accommodation services.
• Visual Merchandising/Retail Display Night Course QQI Level 5 programme covering retail display terminology, product display design, customer needs analysis, lighting, colour, and marketing strategies; runs 10 weeks, one night per week.
• Content Creation for Online Platforms Course on developing and producing effective content for online marketing posts and social media platforms, including planning, creation, and use of available tools.
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Training Training and certification for Microsoft Office applications including Word, leading to MOS certification.
• HGV Rigid Truck Driving Skills to Compete programme with a minimum of 20 hours behind-the-wheel supervised lessons; includes RTITB Forklift, ADR Training, and Certificate of Professional Competence.
• HGV Articulated Truck Driving Full-time programme including HGV Driving lessons, CPC, ADR Driver Training, SafePass, and Manual Handling; requires a full category C licence and EC learner permit.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) & C1 Ambulance Driving Course for emergency services careers; on successful completion of the PHECC National Qualification graduates can seek work in private sector or HSE patient transfer roles.
• AI Foundations: Unlocking the Future Blended AI course covering basics of Artificial Intelligence, safe use cases, and hands-on use of available AI technology; delivered online with two days of face-to-face classroom training.
• Introduction to AI (ICDL) ICDL-certified AI course exploring what AI is, how it works, common examples, adoption challenges, and using AI tools; aimed at employed learners.
• Office & IT Support Skills Flexible learning programme available at QQI levels 4, 5 & 6 with Microsoft Office Specialist modules; offered in fully online format.
• Employer Training Services Training courses designed specifically for employed learners, delivered through flexible formats including online and blended learning under the Skills to Advance programme.

Quantifiable outcome

• QQI certification and industry-recognised qualifications from bodies including Microsoft, Adobe, City & Guilds, CompTIA, ICDL

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IAC (Industry Aviation Company) at Dublin AirportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025The Aircraft Spraypainting programme is run in partnership with IAC at Dublin Airport. The course consists of classroom instruction and on-the-job training at Dublin Airport, where learners gain skills required to work as Aircraft Surface Finishers. The programme is City and Guilds certified.
• Tierney KitchensminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022Kitchen Cabinet Making & Installation traineeship run in conjunction with Tierney kitchens. Learners train on the job and in the classroom, learning all the skills needed to become a qualified Kitchen Cabinet Maker.
• The Bicycle AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2022Baldoyle Training Centre partnered with The Bicycle Academy to launch a brand-new Bicycle Technician course. The partnership enables learners to gain skills and certification in bicycle maintenance and repair through a combination of classroom and practical training.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• CompTIA: Global IT certification body whose credentials (A+, Network+, Security+) Baldoyle offers via its IT training courses. Ecosystem enabler providing one of the centre's key certification pathways for employed learners.
• City & Guilds: UK-originated vocational awarding body whose certifications (used by Baldoyle for Aircraft Spraypainting and other programmes) underpin much of the centre's industry-recognised credential stack. Ecosystem enabler rather than direct competitor.
• QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland): Irish national qualifications and quality assurance body for further and higher education. Baldoyle's courses are predominantly QQI-certified; QQI is the ecosystem regulator and accreditation backbone rather than a direct peer.

Direct peers

• Pitman Training Ireland: Private vocational training brand operating in Ireland offering diploma, certification, and software skills courses (Microsoft, Sage, bookkeeping, office skills). Competes for the same employed-learner and career-changer segments in Dublin.
• IBAT College: Dublin-based private further education and training college delivering IT, business, and project management certification programmes. Comparable offering of short-cycle professional certification courses for Dublin learners.
• National Learning Network (NLN): Ireland's specialist training provider division focused on individuals facing barriers to employment, delivering QQI-accredited courses across vocational areas. Comparable mission of serving job-seeker and under-represented learner cohorts with funded training.
• Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB (DDLETB): Statutory Education and Training Board that operates Baldoyle Training Centre and sibling FET centres across Dublin. Identical operating model, funding base, and course portfolio; the centre's direct parent and most immediate organisational peer.
• City Colleges: Private Dublin-based further education provider offering vocational, professional, and certification courses across IT, business, healthcare, and trades. Comparable target audience of Dublin learners seeking QQI-accredited and industry-recognised certification pathways.

Broad incumbents

• SOLAS: Ireland's national Further Education and Training authority that funds and oversees all 16 Education and Training Boards including DDLETB. Direct parent-oversight counterpart; comparable as the apex public FET body governing Baldoyle's funding and policy framework.
• Springboard+ / HCI Pillar 1 (Irish Government Skills Initiatives): Government-funded ICT and enterprise skills upskilling programmes delivered through Irish higher-education and FET institutions. Closely comparable funding mechanism and target audience as Baldoyle's Skills to Advance and ESF-funded provision.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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