Cork educational and Training Board

What Cork educational and Training Board does

Cork Educational and Training Board (Cork ETB) is an Irish statutory public sector body that delivers Further Education and Training (FET) services across the Cork region through its operating arm, Cork College of FET. It holds the regional mandate for apprenticeship registration and monitoring across Cork and runs a multi-site delivery network anchored by the Bishopstown Campus (Rossa Avenue, T12 EE94), with specialist facilities at the Westside Hospitality Centre (culinary and hospitality) and the Life Sciences Centre in Carrigaline (biotech/pharma operator training), plus a Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) centre for sustainable construction training. The core product set spans Apprenticeship Services, full-time and part-time courses, Skills to Advance (employer-embedded upskilling/reskilling, including bespoke corporate offerings such as the DELL FLDP), Community Training Provision, and vocational courses in professional driving, welding, and logistics targeting career changers.

The platform stack rests on the Moodle Learning Management System (delivered via cork.etbonline.ie) supplemented by integration with the national FETCH course portal (fetchcourses.ie). Cork ETB is recognized as a QQI provider and holds authorized-partner status with City & Guilds, CompTIA, Pearson VUE, Certiport, Oracle (Java), Microsoft, iTEC, CIBTAC, and Metlab — collectively enabling certification across IT, hospitality, beauty/spa, metrology, and traditional apprenticeship pathways. Content is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union via the SOLAS framework.

Commercially, Cork ETB is primarily funded through SOLAS/Government of Ireland/EU grants supplemented by course fee revenue. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; allowances may apply for eligible learners. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct enrollment via the bishopstowncampus.ie website for individuals, partnership-driven GTM for employer placements and bespoke corporate training (Skills to Advance), community outreach through Community Training Provision, and event-led demand generation via career and apprenticeship expos. Customer segments span apprentices, employed individuals seeking upskilling, career changers, community members, and enterprise partners in hospitality and life sciences — including named relationships with DELL Technologies and Biomarin International Ltd. The entity is an Irish charity (Registered Charity Number: 20083274) operating under Irish Department of Further and Higher Education oversight.

Name

Cork educational and Training Board

Legal name

Cork Education and Training Board

Website

https://corktrainingcentre.ie

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cork Educational and Training Board operates Cork College of FET, delivering apprenticeships, full-time and part-time courses, and community training across Cork campuses, funded by the Irish Government and the EU through SOLAS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Further Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospitality & Food Service (EDABALAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Institutional & Commercial Kitchen Training (Schools/Healthcare/Corporate) (EDAOAKAL), Professional Culinary Arts (Chef Training) (EDAOAKAA)

Keywords

• Further education training
• Apprenticeship programs
• Vocational skills training
• Community education services
• Professional development courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Bishopstown

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary revenue from co-funding by Government of Ireland and European Union through SOLAS for Further Education and Training services
2. Course Fees: Revenue from course fees for various further education and training programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cork Education and Training Board operates Cork College of FET, providing further education and training services through apprenticeships, full-time courses, part-time upskilling/reskilling programmes, and community-based training. The organisation manages all apprenticeship registration in the Cork region and runs specialised Centres of Excellence in hospitality (Westside) and life sciences (Carrigaline), as well as vocational programmes in professional driving, welding, logistics, and sustainable construction (NZEB).

Product overview

Cork College of FET (Further Education and Training), operated by Cork Education and Training Board, is a unified platform offering multiple educational pathways delivered through distinct programmes. The core offering comprises Apprenticeship Services (managing all apprenticeship activity in Cork), Full-Time and Part-Time Courses (for upskilling and reskilling), and Community Training (bringing FET to local communities). Key branded centres include Westside Hospitality Centre (culinary/hospitality excellence), Life Sciences Centre in Carrigaline (biotech/pharmaceutical operators), and Nearly Zero Energy Building (sustainable construction). The Skills to Advance programme provides targeted upskilling for employed individuals, while vocational courses in professional driving, welding, and logistics serve career changers. Courses are co-funded by the Government of Ireland and European Union.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Apprenticeship Services Registration, monitoring, and qualification support for apprentices across all apprenticeship programmes in the Cork region, functioning as the central hub for Generation Apprenticeship activity.
• Full-Time Courses Full-time educational programmes for learners seeking recognised qualifications and skills for career entry or advancement.
• Part-Time Courses Upskilling and reskilling programmes for employed individuals, offered directly or as bespoke training for companies.
• Skills to Advance Targeted upskilling and reskilling opportunities for individuals in employment, available via direct enrollment or bespoke corporate training contracts.
• Community Training Further education and training provision delivered within local community settings, bringing FET services to underserved populations in the Cork region.
• Westside Hospitality Centre Centre of Excellence for developing culinary and hospitality talent in Cork, offering short and longer courses for entry and advancement in the hospitality sector.
• Life Sciences Centre (Carrigaline) Training facility providing qualifications to work as an operator in the Life Sciences Sector, kickstarting careers in biotech and pharmaceutical industries.
• Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) Training Specialised training centre focused on sustainable construction methods and energy-efficient building techniques (Nearly Zero Energy Building standards).
• Professional Driving Courses Courses designed for career changers to re-enter the workforce, including professional driving qualifications.
• Welding and Logistics Training Vocational training programmes for career changers seeking skills in welding and logistics sectors.

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DELL TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative Female Leadership Development Programme (FLDP) - 6th iteration. Partnership to nurture female leadership from entry level and beyond within DELL Technologies workforce.
• Irish Hotels FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Employer Expo at Westside Hospitality Centre to promote hospitality upskilling and reskilling opportunities. Partnership to address hospitality sector talent needs.
• Biomarin International LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployer participation in apprenticeship appreciation events. Recognises Generation Apprenticeship talent in life sciences sector.
• CEIA (Cork Electronics Industry Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to develop leaders through specialized programs. Partnership to support leadership development initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FETBishopstown
• Facebookfacebook.com/corktrainingctr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cork-educational-and-training-board
• Instagraminstagram.com/corkcollege_bishopstowncampus

Compliance10 records

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