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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Marketing Techniques for your BusinessLearn 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.

8th & 9th October (Online)

10am to 1pm

€25

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How to create Christmas-themed Marketing VideosThis course is aimed at any business that would like to learn how to develop and create their own cost effective marketing videos using just your smartphone, tablet or computer, on a shoe string budget.

No previous photography or videography experience required.

15th and 22nd October (Online)

10am to 1pm

€25

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Online Revenue ReturnsThis workshop will demonstrate the 3 steps to becoming a ROS customer, use ROS to its full potential, learn how to file a return online, upload content, make payments and use the inbox facility. Workshop facility to complete revenue forms as required.

16th and 17th October (Online)

10am to 1pm

€25

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Website & Online Marketing Workshop (1:1)During this 1-hour one to one workshop via zoom, we will review your existing website and online marketing plan, and give you specific expert advice including identifying any low-hanging fruit that can give you quick wins, as well as creating an action plan for the medium-longer term. Places are limited, so book your slot today.

24th October (Online)

Individual timeslots

FREE

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Website & Online Marketing Workshop (1:1)During this 1-hour one to one workshop via zoom, we will review your existing website and online marketing plan, and give you specific expert advice including identifying any low-hanging fruit that can give you quick wins, as well as creating an action plan for the medium-longer term. Places are limited, so book your slot today.25th October (Online)

Individual timeslots

FREE

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Beginners Guide to Social Media

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.

11th Feb 2025

10am - 1pm (Online)

€15

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How to master your VAT returnThis 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. 

12th Feb 2025

10am to 1pm (Online)

€15

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Business Model CanvasThis half day practical workshop assists participants to complete a Business Model Canvas for their business. This is a brilliant business planning tool that helps both the early stage and the established business to clarify how they add value. A business model explains how a business makes money.

17th Feb 2025

10am - 1pm (Online)

€15

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Marketing Techniques for your BusinessLearn 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.

25th & 26th Feb 2025

10am - 1pm (Online)

€25

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Employing for the first time - what you need to knowThis session will provide practical insights and real-life scenarios to enhance participants' understanding of the complexities involved in the employment process.

27th Feb 2025

10am - 1pm (Online)

€15

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AI Tools For BusinessJoin 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.

28th Feb 2025

10am - 1pm (Online)

€15

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How to start a PodcastLearn 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.

4th & 11th Mar 2025

10am - 1pm (Online)

€25

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Grant Aid and Funding 101 WorkshopResponding 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.

5th Mar 2025

10am - 1pm (Online)

€15

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Etsy and ShopifyCottage 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.

14th Mar 2025

9.30am - 12.30pm (Online)

€15

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Assertive CommunicationThis 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. Learn how to gain greater credibility by handling tough people and situations with composure and confidence.18th Mar 2025

10am - 1pm (Online)

€15

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How To Use The New Canva AI ToolsLearn 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.

21st Mar 2025

10am - 1pm (Online)

€15

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How to Write a Business Plan

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.

25th Mar 2025

10am - 1pm (Online)

€15

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How To Sell On AmazonIn 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.

27th Mar 2025

9.30am - 12.30pm (Online)

€15

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How to Plan a Website for Your BusinessAre 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.

2nd Apr 2025

9.30am - 12.30pm (Online)

€15

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Instagram AdvancedThe 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.

3rd & 10th Apr 2025

10am - 1pm (Online)

€25

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10 Essential Good Business Practices for the Creative SectorAre you considering setting up, or have recently commenced Trading, in the Creative Sector?

Providing excellent services or making superior quality products are essential ingredients in a successful business.

7th & 8th Apr 2025

10am - 1pm (Online)

€25

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Transform Your Marketing & Sales with AIThis 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.

9th Apr 2025

10am - 1pm (Online)

€15

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Meta AdsTeaching methodology on this workshop will include presenting the course content along with hands on walk throughs of meta business manager and meta ads manager.

15th & 16th Apr 2025

10am - 1pm (Online)

€15

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Make reels like a pro using CapCutCAPCUT 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.

17th Apr 2025

10am - 1pm (Online)

€15

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How to maximise your websiteDo 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.

22nd Apr 2025

9.30am - 12.30pm (Online)

€15

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Presentation & Pitching Skills for Your BusinessPresentation/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.

24th Apr 2025

10am - 1pm (Online)

€15

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Search Engine OptimisationThis 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.

29th & 30th Apr 2025

10am - 1pm (Online)

€25

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Social Media BootcampThis 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.

5 Weeks 1st - 29th May 2025 (Online)

10am to 1pm

€50

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Visual Storytelling80% 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.

5th & 12th May 2025

10am to 1pm (Online)

€25

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Understanding Financials for Business PlanningA 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 .

13th May 2025

10sm to 1pm (Online)

€15

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Costing and Pricing for your businessTo 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.

20th May 2025

10am to 1pm (Online)

€15

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Managing Cashflow for your BusinessCash 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. 

27th May 2025

10am to 1pm (Online)

€15

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Introduction to TikTok for businessTikTok 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.

4th June 2025

10am to 1pm (Online)

€15

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E-mail MarketingEmail marketing is 40 times more effective in reaching your target market than almost any other form of marketing communication, and it can be done for a fraction of the cost of many other tactics.

9th & 10th Sep 2025

10am to 1pm (Online)

€25

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Brand StorytellingPerhaps you have noticed how Instagram has changed a lot over the past year, it’s all
about reels now. Every day it seems to be becoming more and more like Tiktok.
To enable customers to build deeper emotional connections with your business, in
return leading to more sales, they are looking for more than what you are probably
currently presenting to them.

16th Oct 2025

10am to 1pm (Online)

€15

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Using Canva like a proCanva is an easy-to-use graphic design software platform that allows any business to create eye catching and engaging on-line graphics and video content. This training workshop is a comprehensive step by step demonstration how to effectively use Canva to create high quality graphics, gifs, video stories, etc, using stock and original assets.

22nd Sep 2025

10am to 1pm (Online)

€15

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How to master your VAT return

 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.

30th September

10am to 1pm (Online)

€15

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Marketing Techniques for your businessLearn 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.

1st & 2nd Oct 2025

10am to 1pm (Online)

€25

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Preparation for Craft Fairs/ShowsThis is developed and delivered to those working in the Creative Sector)

This half - day workshop will include:

The Product Range

Presentation of the Stand

Presentation of the Exhibitor

All Paperwork - ie Invoices; Business Cards etc

Terms of Trading

Costing & Pricing of Products

VAT, if applicable

Follow up after the Show / Fair

9th Oct 2025

10am to 1pm (Online)

€15

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How to Create Christmas Themed Marketing VideosThis course is aimed at any business that would like to learn how to develop and create their own cost effective marketing videos using just your smartphone, tablet or computer, on a shoe string budget.

No previous photography or videography experience required.

7th & 14th Oct 2025

10am to 1pm (Online)

€25

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Online Revenue ReturnsThis workshop will demonstrate the 3 steps to becoming a ROS customer, use ROS to its full potential, learn how to file a return online, upload content, make payments and use the inbox facility. Workshop facility to complete revenue forms as required.

15th & 16th Oct 2025

10am to 1pm (Online)

€25

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