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.

Looking for our START YOUR OWN BUSINESS course? Click here

HOW TO MAXIMISE YOUR WEBSITE

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.  

13th June, 9.30am to 12.30pm (Online)

€15

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LINKED IN LEVERAGE

This workshop is suited to business owners who are looking to build their network and re-connect with other professionals (B2B networking). It is designed to help participants understand how LinkedIn can position their business for growth.  

15th June, 9.30am to 12.30pm (Online)

€15

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USING CANVA LIKE A PRO

Canva 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.

20th June, 10am to 1pm (Online)

€15

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Etsy and Shopify - Sell your Handmade Products

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.

22nd June, 9.30am to 12.30pm (Online)

€15

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Trading Online Voucher Information Webinar

Grow your business with help from this Government grant scheme, designed to assist small businesses. It offers financial assistance of up to €2,500 along with training and advice to help your business trade online.  Participating in this scheme can make the process of trading online much easier for you.

26th June, 2 - 5pm (Online)

FREE

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MAKE REELS LIKE A PRO (USING CAPCUT)

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.

27th June, 10am to 1pm (Online)

€15

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Use Canva like a Pro

Canva 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.

28th June, 10am to 1pm (Online)

€15

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HOW TO USE TWITTER FOR BUSINESS

This workshop will show you how to use Instagram and Twitter for brand building and marketing your business including setting up accounts and how to focus on your customers.

5th September, 9.30am to 12.30pm (Online)

€15

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TENDERING FOR PUBLIC PROCUREMENT

This workshop is designed for senior management to include finance, marketing and business development, and technical experts who want to learn how to leverage opportunities presented by Public Procurement tenders (in Ireland and the UK).

7th September, 10am to 1pm (Online)

€15

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MARKETING TECHNIQUES for your Business

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. 

12th and 13th September, 10am to 1pm (Online)

€25

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HOW TO SELL AT MARKETS & POP UPS

A  comprehensive workshop on the A to Z of connecting with and selling to customers in an indoor or outdoor market or at popup events. Designed for producers and makers (craft, food, etc.) who want to get out, meet customers, test products and sell!

19th September, 9.30am to 12.30pm (Online)

€15

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INSTAGRAM ADVANCED

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.

21st and 28th September, 10am to 1pm (Online)

€15

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How to sell on Amazon

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.

10th October, 9.30am to 12.30pm (Online)

€15

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Create Christmas-themed marketing videos

This 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.

12th & 13th October, 10am to 1pm (Online)

€25

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Financials for Small Business

This half day workshop introduces participants to the basic principles of costing, pricing, and managing cashflow and covers all aspects of financials for a small business from managing your cashflow, monthly costs and expenses, managing a bank account, applying for credit, borrowing, Trading profit and loss. 

26th October, 10am to 1pm (Online) 

€15

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Online Revenue Returns

This 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.

24th & 25h October (Online) 10am to 1pm

€25

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