Short Courses

To assist the small business community in meeting the challenges of the business world, LEO Galway provide a wide range of high-quality training supports which are tailored to meet specific business requirements.

Whether you are starting a business or growing a business, there is something suitable for everyone.

Please find below the workshops which are currently scheduled. As capacity is limited, you must book your course in advance. You can book onto courses from the links below. If you wish to be added to the cancellation list of any course that is currently booked out, please contact info@leo.galwaycoco.ie.

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Social Media for Beginners - 10th February, 10am to 1pm, Online - €30

Looking to improve your business marketing through social media? Join our beginner's social media training workshop webinars via zoom! In just a few hours, you'll learn the basics of social media marketing and how to use it to grow your business. BOOK HERE

How to master your VAT return - 11th February, 10am to 1pm, Online - €30

This session is designed to provide practical guidance on various aspects of VAT management, ensuring compliance with Revenue requirements and covers essential aspects of VAT, bookkeeping, and reporting obligations. BOOK HERE

Employing for the first time - 19th February, 10am to 1pm, Online - €30

This session will provide practical insights and real-life scenarios to enhance participants' understanding of the complexities involved in the employment process. BOOK HERE

Marketing Techniques for your Business - 24th & 25th February, 10am to 1pm, Online - €40

Learn how to market your business. Find out how to identify your market segment, analyze, decide and plan the most effective marketing strategy for your business. Learn various marketing and PR techniques, including Guerilla Marketing. BOOK HERE

How to maximise your website - 27th February, 10am to 1pm, Online - €30

Do you have a new website, but aren’t sure how to maximise this new sales tool? Let us walk you through the steps of finding your ideal customer online and driving them to take action on your website. Don’t let your newly created website just sit there idle, let it help you bring new business direct to your door. BOOK HERE

Managing cashflow for your business - 3rd March, 10am to 1pm, Online - €30

Cash is king for a business, learn practical ways to manage cashflow in your business. Cash is the lifeline of any business. This practical interactive online training will help you identify and address cashflow issues within your business. BOOK HERE

AI Tools For Business - 4th March, 10am to 1pm, Online - €30

Join us for an informative 3-hour webinar workshop on using AI Tools for Business. We will explore and demystify the latest cutting-edge applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and delve into the practical ways it can increase productivity, save you time, and promote your company. This introduction workshop will equip you with the knowledge and practical examples needed to leverage AI tools effectively and drive meaningful business outcomes. BOOK HERE

How To Sell On Amazon, 6th March, 10am to 1pm, Online - €30

In this programme we will go through the process of setting up and selling on the Amazon platform. We will look at the options available to us as sellers and some top tips to make sure our products sell. BOOK HERE

Presentation & Pitching Skills for Your Business - 10th March, 10am to 1pm, Online - €30

Presentation/pitching skills have always been one of the most important softer skills required in business. It is a communication skill which is critical to meeting goals in the area of Sales, business and partner development or raising finance. Pitching requires the ability to plan, understand your audience, craft a message, build rapport, and answer questions effectively. BOOK HERE

Grant Aid and Funding 101 Workshop - 12th March, 10am to 1pm, Online - €30

Responding quickly to financial pressures is vital to ensure you stay in business during these challenging times. This workshop will include aspects of the supports and grants that are out there for entrepreneurs available in Ireland. We have reacted quickly, pivoted, and moved our information sessions online specifically to support you, the Owner / Director. BOOK HERE

How to Create a Podcast - 18th & 25th March, 10am to 1pm, Online - €40

Learn how to start a podcast with this step-by-step podcasting workshop which will teach you how to record, edit and upload, along with all the tools you need to start. Learn how to release and host your podcast. BOOK HERE

Business Model Canvas - 26th March, 10am to 1pm, Online - €30

This half day workshop will equip participants with a clear understanding of the Business Model Canvas (BMC) and how to apply it to their own business. Meet like minded business owners and small business team members from finance, marketing, business development, and technical experts who want to harness the benefits of using a Business Model Canvas (BMC) - a one page visual plan to understand, analyse and present their business. BOOK HERE

Understanding Financials for Business Planning - 31st March, 10am to 1pm, Online - €30

A comprehensive workshop designed to equip small business owners and start-ups with the essential skills for effective record-keeping and business planning. This program provides an in-depth understanding of basic accounting principles and introduces participants to the Revenue Online System. Our aim is to provide participants with the knowledge and expertise needed to establish and maintain a manual bookkeeping system so no prior experience in bookkeeping is required. BOOK HERE

Sales & Selling - 7th & 15th April, 10am to 1pm, Online - €40

Sales is the lifeblood of every business. However, it must be acknowledged that Sales is an area that startups and small business can struggle with perhaps because of poor Strategy, lack of Skill or experience or perhaps poor processes. The biggest task in Sales is helping your customers to buy. It is important to
manage internal resources to leverage available opportunities. BOOK HERE

Etsy and Shopify - 8th April, 10am to 1pm, Online - €30

Cottage industries and crafters need markets to sell their wares, learn how to set up an online store in the simplest way possible using Etsy or Shopify. Find out which suits your offering. Learn how to write descriptions that maximise interest and sales. How to nurture your customers after they have bought from you. The importance of story in selling work. BOOK HERE

Visual Storytelling - 9th & 16th April, 10am to 1pm, Online - €40

80% of all content viewed on social is now video. Creating video is easier than you think, and with your smartphone you have all the tools you need. This practical workshop can show you step-by-step how to create videos. BOOK HERE

Assertive Communication - 10th April, 10am to 1pm, Online - €30

This workshop is designed to give participants an understanding of assertive behaviour. It will help Owner Managers to be more effective in the workplace by building confidence and giving them the necessary knowledge to apply the skills and techniques. Learh how to gain greater credibility by handling tough people and situations with composure and confidence. The focus will be on encouraging participants to make a stronger impact on people. This programme will allow participants to practice assertive techniques that can help in any situation...with their boss, colleagues, and direct reports. Participants will learn when to come on strong and when to compromise. BOOK HERE

How to Write a Business Plan - 20th April, 10am to 1pm, Online - €30

This half day programme will outline how to write a business plan to secure investment, or apply for funding such as a bank loan or enterprise agency support in order to exploit an identified business opportunity. BOOK HERE

How To Use The New Canva AI Tools - 22nd April, 10am to 1pm, Online - €30

Learn how to use the amazing new AI tools recently added into the Canva design platform. The 3-hour webinar training workshop on using the amazing new AI tools built into Canva is designed to equip attendees with practical knowledge and skills to create visually appealing designs effortlessly. BOOK HERE

How to Plan a Website for Your Business - 24th April, 9.30am to 12.30pm, Online - €30

Are you thinking about getting a new website or having your existing site redesigned? Most people don’t know where to start and certainly don’t appreciate the key elements that need to be in the new website and the pitfalls you need to avoid. BOOK HERE

Transform Your Marketing & Sales with AI - 28th April, 10am to 1pm, Online - €30

This practical and interactive workshop is designed for small businesses looking to explore and incorporate AI tools into their marketing and sales strategies. Participants will gain knowledge about the role of AI in marketing and sales, and receive hands-on experience with free AI tools that can improve their marketing and sales efforts. The workshop will encourage participants to consider the most appropriate tools for their specific type of business and target market, and will provide them with a specific action plan for introducing and implementing these tools in their own business. BOOK HERE

Social Media Bootcamp – 5 Weeks 1st - 29th May, 9.30am to 12.30pm each day, Online - €75

This course will provide you with an action plan for Social Media. It will teach you how to use Facebook, Instagram, Chat GPT & Tik Tok as free marketing tools. How all aspects of Social Media fit together and how it can increase your sales. BOOK HERE

Instagram Advanced – 5th & 12th May, 10am to 1pm each day, Online - €40

This workshop is perfect for anyone already using the platform who would really like to up their game and learn some more advanced strategies to get the best from it for their business. BOOK HERE

Costing & Pricing for your Business – 6th May, 10am to 1pm, Online  - €30

To remain successful in any business, customers must be attracted and retained – part of this is achieved through pricing your product/service correctly to meet customers’ expectations. However, a business must also make a profit and it essential to incorporate pricing for profit as part of a business strategy. This course will enable participants to “strike the balance” by correctly costing and pricing to both meet the expectations of consumers and to the advantage the business. BOOK HERE

Financial Management for SME's - 13th May, 10am to 1pm, Online - €30

Financial Management is the process of planning and monitoring the use of a company’s financial resources. Financial Management activities include Cash Flow Management, Profitability Analysis and Risk Management. It helps owners plan for the future, using reasonable assumptions regarding production, sales and costs. Financial Managers use metrics to assess and make changes to improve company performance. BOOK HERE

Search Engine Optimisation - 18th & 20th May, 10am to 1pm each day, Online - €40

This workshop is designed to assist micro businesses understand why SEO – Search Engine Optimisation is important, before they start to engage in any paid online advertising or social media activity. The workshop will also help participants reduce the time and money they may waste in developing an online presence, by making informed decisions on where their time and money is invested. BOOK HERE

Make Reels Like A Pro (Using CapCut) - 25th May, 10am to 1pm, Online - €30

CAPCUT is an amazing new video editor for smartphones, tablets or computers, made by the people behind tiktok, and is being used by a lot of businesses to create Reels, Tiktoks or similar type of social media video marketing content. And the best part is… it’s totally free. This training workshop is a comprehensive step by step demonstration how to effectively use Capcut to create high quality Reel’s, Tiktoks and other video story content, during an intensive 3 hour session. Learn how each of the amazing built in video editing tools work. BOOK HERE

Intro To TikTok For Businesses - 2nd June, 10am to 1pm, Online - €30

TikTok isn’t just for Gen Z anymore. Brands are hopping on the trends and seeing some serious results, and recent changes in how the platform works opens it up for business marketing. You will learn what is unique to the TikTok platform and how to engage audiences there. BOOK HERE

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