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Course Name	Category	Key Words
Adult Learning & Development (Masters)	Training & Education	learning and development, training, learning, adult learning, development, masters, adult, education, human resource, problem solving skills, lifelong learning, professional development, online
Adult Learning and Teaching (Masters)	Training & Education	masters, adult learning, teaching, eLearning, online, teaching, training, education, development, postgraduate, master, further education, further education and training sector, professional, FET
An Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge A2 (Diploma in Irish, Level A2)	Languages
An Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge B1	Languages
An Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge B2	Languages
An Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge C1	Languages
Archaeology (Diploma) Galway	Humanities & Social Sciences	archaeology, archaeology course, part-time, heritage, the past, ireland, megalithic, bronze age, monuments, pre-historic, castles, islands, landscapes, celtic, viking, medieval, fieldwork, artefacts
Archaeology of Ancient Ireland (Certificate)	Humanities & Social Sciences	archaeology, ancient ireland, irish archaeology, course, part-time, evening course, online learning, fieldwork, heritage, the past, ancient monuments, artefacts
Archaeology of Ireland Online (Diploma)	Humanities & Social Sciences	archaeology, irish archaeology, online, online course, course, part-time, heritage, the past, megalithic, bronze age, monuments, pre-historic, castles, islands, landscapes, celtic, viking, medieval
Archaeology of the Wild Atlantic Way (Certificate)	Humanities & Social Sciences	archaeology, wild atlantic way, ireland, course, part-time course, evening course, online learning, heritage, the past, celtic, coastal, ancient monuments, artefacts
Ard-Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge Fheidhmeach	Languages
Automation and Control (Specialist Diploma)	Science & Technology	automation and control, automation, control, automated systems, specialist diploma, upskilling, upskill, career advancement, diploma, specialist, science, technology, manufacturing, machine design
Bees & Beekeeping - Apiculture (Diploma)	Science & Technology	bees, beekeeping, apiculture, beekeepers, diploma, scientific studies, entomology, pollinators, nuigalway, blended learning, biodiversity
Business (Foundation)	Business / Management	business, commerce, course, foundation, part-time, third level studies, law, arts, skills, third level education, economics, accountancy, maths, applied writing, study skills, information technology
Business Studies Online (Higher Diploma)	Business / Management	business studies, business, commerce, marketing, analytics, postgraduate, management, economics, accounting, ACCA, law, innovation, entrepreneurship, engineers ireland, leadership, part-time
Commerce Online (Degree)	Business / Management	business, management, finance, marketing, degree, online bachelor degree, online business degree, ACCA, business analytics, innovation, entrepreneurship, e-business, law, economics
Change Management (Diploma)	Business / Management	change management, management, leaders, managers, supervisors, administrators, coordinators, organisations, organisational change, leadership, strategic planning, management skills, self management
Community Development Practice (Diploma/Certificate)	Community Education	community development, community course, community sector, community project, community engagement, social analysis, public policy, group work, communication skills, leadership, experiential learning
Community, Youth & Family Studies (Degree)	Community Education	community, youth, family, family studies, community development, sociology, youthwork, family and society, social research, understanding communities, policy making, contemporary families, equality
Corporate Environmental Planning (Specialist Diploma)	Science & Technology	corporate, environmental, planning, specialist, diploma, sustainability, environmental issues, waste legislation, management, waste prevention, environmental policy, leadership, next level skillnet
Critical Business Skills (Diploma)	Business / Management	critical business skills, business, business course, management, critical thinking, business skills, diploma, part-time, online learning, law, negotiation, middle management, leadership
Dioplóma sa Chultúr Dúchais	Languages	Cultúr Dúchais, Dúchas
Diploma in Foundation Studies: Access Courses for Higher Education – School Leavers	Business / Management	foundation studies, access course, higher education, school leavers, full time study, nuigalway, study skills, applied writing, information technology, educational guidance, introductory course
Diploma in Foundation Studies: Access Course for Higher Education – Mature Students	Business / Management	foundation studies, access course, higher education, mature students, adult student, full time study, nuigalway, educational guidance, introductory course, arts, business, law, science, engineering
Early Childhood Studies & Practice (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)	Early Childhood Studies	early childhood studies, early years, course, part-time, flexible, level 7, level 8, DYCA approved, childcare, practice, childcare sector, further education, training, certificate, diploma, degree
Early Childhood Studies (Masters)	Early Childhood Studies	early childhood studies, early years, course, part-time, flexible, level 9, masters, early childhood, early years, childcare, practice, childcare sector, further education, training, career
Earth & Ocean Sciences (Diploma)	Science & Technology	earth, ocean, science, earth and ocean, scientific studies, course, part-time, earth science, ocean, fieldwork, landscape, Ireland, irish geology, deep time, geological, minerals, rocks, heritage
English and Drama (Diploma)	Humanities & Social Sciences	english, drama, english and drama, diploma, literature, culture, poetry, theatrical practice, fiction, written expression, critical thinking, cultural analysis
French (Diploma)	Languages	french, french course, part-time, oral french, french speaking, diploma, language, culture, french literature, linguistic, travel, galway, ennis, nuigalway, communication skills
Gemmology (Diploma)	Business / Management	gemmology, scientific studies, gemstone, gemstones, jewellery, geological settings, field trips, earth, materials, cut stones, crystals, minerals, laboratory, binocular microscope, refractometer
German (Diploma)	Languages	german, course, part-time, language, languages, german-speaking, german culture, germany, oral skills, german grammar, vocabulary, beginners, 20th century german, swiss, Austrian, intermediate
Health Promotion (Oral Health - Certificate)	Health Promotion	health, health promotion, oral health, dental, dental health, course, part-time, nuigalway, nui galway, specialist, certificate, level 7
Health Promotion-Cardiovascular Health (PCert)	Health Promotion	postgraduate, certificate, health promotion, cardiovascular health, diabetes prevention, adult learning, professional development
Health Promotion-Workplace Wellness (PCert)	Health Promotion	health promotion, workplace wellness, postgraduate, certificate, adult learning, professional development
Health Promotion (Youth Health - Certificate)	Health Promotion	youth, health, youth health, health promotion, course, part-time, nuigalway, nui galway, specialist, certificate, level 7, national youth council, national youth council of ireland
Healthcare Simulation and Patient Safety (MSc, PDipSc)	Business / Management	Medical simulation; healthcare simulation; medical education
Humanities / Social Sciences (Degree)	Humanities & Social Sciences	arts, humanities, social sciences, degree, BA, part-time, flexible learning, flexible, pathway, archaeology, economics, english, drama, management, marketing, political science, sociology, training
Innovation Management (PDip)	Business / Management	innovation, management, postgraduate, diploma, part-time, course, business, orgranisations, professional, innovative, idea, masters, technology, management, operations, operational efficiency
Irish Studies Online (Diploma)	Humanities & Social Sciences	irish studies, course, online course, diploma, part-time, ireland, irish life, traditional, irish culture, music, dance, modern ireland, celtic, history, literature, heritage, famine, gaelic
Italian (Diploma)	Languages	italian, part-time, course, language, language skills, italian culture, italian art, Italian history, Italy, diploma, nuigalway
Italian Online (Diploma)	Languages	Italian, Diploma, NUI Galway, online, Languages, adult learning, professional development
Leadership Development (P Cert/Dip, MSc)	Training & Education	leadership development, leadership, development, masters, postgraduate, part-time, course, effective, responsible, leader, strategic plans, lead, manage, organisational change, business negotiations
Lean and Quality Systems (Specialist Diploma)	Science & Technology	lean and quality systems, lean, quality, specialist, diploma, lean & quality, lean thinking, lean tools, quality science, six sigma, problem solving, business, green belt, engineers ireland
Learning and Development (Diploma)	Training & Education	learning, development, diploma, part-time course, managers, supervisors, skills, coaching, human resource management, online learning, project managers, team managers, coaching, mentoring
Management (Diploma)	Business / Management	diploma in management, management, business, business course, leadership, negotiation skills, management qualification, management skills, online courses, part-time, management skills, career, online
Marketing (Diploma)	Business / Management	diploma in marketing, marketing, diploma, part-time, online, marketing course, marketing of services, career, marketing research, negotiation skills, marketing management, marketing analytics
Medical Device Science (Specialist Diploma)	Science & Technology	medical device science, specialist diploma, medical device, anatomy, biocompatibility, device design, mechanics of solids, medical devices sector, technology, engineering, course, part-time, flexible
Medical Technology Regulatory Affairs and Quality (Cert)	Business / Management	Medical Technology, Regulatory affairs and Quality, EU, US and Global Medical Technology Regulatory requirements; Quality Management Systems, Risk Management, Labelling & Promotion; Design Assurance, Sterilisation and Biocompatability, Post Market Surveillance, postgraduate, graduate, medtech , Level 8, Certificate
Mental Health Promotion (PgCert)	Health Promotion	mental health promotion, positive mental health, wellbeing
Practice Based Play Therapy (P Cert/Dip)	Early Childhood Studies	play therapy, play therapy course, play therapy practice, child, play, child development, counselling, psychology, APAC, play therapy ireland, art therapy, sand therapy, psychotherapy, counsellor
Professional Diploma in Education (Further Education)	Training & Education	education, teaching, teaching qualification, professional diploma in education, further education, teaching placement, teaching practice, further education teaching, teaching council, teacher, FET
Psychology of Counselling (Diploma)	Humanities & Social Sciences	psychology, counselling, diploma, part-time, development, psychological, personality, counselling skills, counselling practice, personal development, psychotherapy, gestalt counselling, person-centred
Science & Technology Studies (Degree)	Science & Technology	science, technology, degree, engineering, management, information technology, IT, high-tech, industries, high-tech environments, managerial skills, problem solving, decision making, course, part-time
Science & Technology Studies (Diploma)	Science & Technology	science, technology, diploma, engineering, management, information technology, IT, high-tech, industries, high-tech environments, managerial skills, problem solving, decision making, course, part-time
Science, Technology, & Engineering (Foundation)	Science & Technology	science, technology, engineering, course, foundation, part-time, third level studies, third level education, biology, chemistry, physics, maths, applied writing, study skills, information technology
Social Care (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)	Social Care	social, care, social care, course, part-time, mental health, youth work, disability, children in care, older people, homeless services, addiction, CORU, coru, residential settings, health promotion
Software Engineering and Database Technologies (MSc)	Information Technology	software engineering, software engineering course, software engineers, software engineering course, part-time, online, database, programming, artificial intelligence, ai, data mining, masters
Software Engineering (Diploma)	Information Technology	software engineering, software engineering course, online course, online, diploma, part-time, programming, artificial intelligence, ai, information technology, it, cloud, io streams, java, unix
Spanish (Diploma)	Languages	spanish, language, languages, course, diploma, part-time, spanish-speaking, spanish language, spain, converse, write, communicative skills, written, spoken, culture, latin America, beginners, oral
Technology Commercialisation (PDip)	Business / Management	technology, commercialisation, postgraduate, course, part-time, business, venture capital financing, patenting process, business strategy, financial management, marketing, technology development
Technology Enhanced Learning (Diploma)	Training & Education	technology enhanced learning, technology, digital learning, e-learning, learning, managers, leaders, course, part-time, flexible, online, TEL skills, eLeadership, project manager, team manager
Technology Management (MSc)	Business / Management	technology, management, technology management, masters, part-time, course, postgraduate, leadership, organisational change, enterprise, competitive, online learning, product innovation, R&D
Training & Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)	Training & Education	training, education, certificate, diploma, degree, ba, part-time, course, adult learning, trainer skills, training skills, coaching, human resource development, staff development, lifelong learning
Youth Community Development Practice (Diploma)	Community Education	community development, community development practice, community course, part-time, community engagement, youth work, social analysis, public policy, group work, communication skills, leadership
Youth Leadership and Community Action (Foundation Certificate)	Community Education	foundation, certificate, youth, leadership, community action, foróige, course, level 6, young people, part-time, confidence, life skills, effective leaders, empower, child and family, nuigalway
Youth Work Practice (Certificate)	Community Education	youth work practice, youth work, youth work course, youth, community development, certificate, part-time, community engagement, experiential learning, practical skills, theory, adolescence, society