Are you a farmer? Are you part of a discussion, purchasing or producer group? The IFA Member Services training wing, Farm Business Skillnet, can organise relevant, comprehensive and professional training at discounted prices in following areas:
• Personal Development
• Leadership & Negotiation
• Taxation & Finance
• Computers & Technology
• Health and Safety
Call the IFA Skillnet today on 061 314196 or email skillnet@ifa.ie if you are interested in organising training for your group. Alternatively, please contact the network manager Celine Reynolds on 086 6878648 and celinereynolds@ifatelecom.ie
Job seekers and those on farm assist should see details here on eligibility for courses: http://www.skillnets.ie/job-seekers/eligibility-criteria
Farm Business Skillnet - 2012/2013
The Farm Business Skillnet trains hundreds of farmers every year and is funded by Skillnet Ltd for a 2012/2013 training programme. Training is provided in a number of areas including finance, employment law, machinery, information technology, leadership, communication and roles/responsibilities.
Benefits of Doing a Course
The benefits of doing a course are
1. Increased productivity, efficiency and skill levels among farmers trained
2. Increased confidence in your own abilities
3. An opportunity to liaise, converse and network with your peers
Courses Available
Click here for a list of the latest courses: www.skillnets.ie/findcourses
The table below outlines other courses available on request:
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Name of Training Course
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Training Type
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Ifarm
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Information Technology
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Smart Phone Apps
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Information Technology
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Group Management Skills
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Management Development
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Group Purchasing Skills
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Planning & Strategy
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Financial Management
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Finance
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Taxation
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Finance
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Managing Bank Relationships
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Finance
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Internet and Farming
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Information Technology
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IT Skills
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Information Technology
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Health and Safety Skills
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People Management
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Negotiation Skills
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Organisation & Leadership Development
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Personal Development
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Organisation & Leadership Development
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Time Management
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Management Development
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Horticulture Supply Chain
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Management Development
|
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Beef Supply Chain
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Management Development
|
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Tillage Supply Chain
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Management Development
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Pig Supply Chain
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Management Development
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Sheep Supply Chain
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Management Development
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Forestry Supply Chain
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Management Development
|
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PR, Media
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Communication Skills
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Aritficial Insemmination
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Management Development
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Hoof Pairing
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Management Development
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Sheep Shearing
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Management Development
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Chainsaw Use
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Management Development
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Fencing
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Management Development
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Rural Development
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Planning & Strategy
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Leadership
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Planning & Strategy
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For further details on courses available contact the network manager and a limited number of places on each training course are available to job-seekers free of charge.
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The Farm Business Skillnet is funded by member companies and the Training Networks Programme, an initiative
of Skillnets Ltd. funded from the National Training Fund through the Department of Education and Skills.