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Training Support for the Design, Print, Packaging and Business Services Sector

DPP Skillnet is a training Network under the governments business support agency Skillnet Ireland and provides training solutions which will improve business performance

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Training Excellence Award

DPP Skillnet Shortlisted for Excellence in Learning Awards 2025

1st May 2025

Graduate Spotlight: Reflections on the Masters in Professional Practice

29th April 2025
Empowering Sustainable Futures: The Diploma in Packaging Technology

Empowering Sustainable Futures: The Diploma in Packaging Technology

28th April 2025
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We are thrilled to announce that DPP Skillnet has been named a finalist in the prestigious Excellence in Learning Awar…
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We’re proud to share the experiences of our graduates, whose journeys through the Masters in Professional Practice hav…
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In today’s rapidly evolving world, sustainability is no longer a choice—it’s a necessity. As industries strive to redu…

Our Network

The Design, Print and Packaging Skillnet is a training network which works with design, print, signage, label, packaging companies to deliver training solutions which will improve business performance.
Gain Advantage

Boost your performance and corner your market with training in a wide range of design and print disiplines.

Sustainability
Ensure your company has the skillsets required to meet the demands of the market today and in the future.
Best Practice
Demonstrate your proficiency and reliablilty to your clients and earn their repeat business.
Improved Bottom‐line
See real results when you invest in your professional skills.
Enhanced Staff Morale
When your employees know you are committed to maintaining their skills they will operate like a well-oiled machine.
Career Enhancement
Invest in your professional self and move your career in the right direction
Business Growth
By expanding your company skillset enable your company to expand and grow into new markets

Testimonials

Conbu Interior Design
The DPP Skillnet Masters programme is challenging but very relevant and rewarding and one of the main selling points to me was it is delivered over 11 months. All aspects can be applied to my business and professional life. Extremely know…
Angela Connolly
Conbu Interior Design
Birds Eye UK & Ireland
I would highly recommend the MA in Professional Practise. The content and topics were highly relevant to me and I was able to add value to my business and the businesses I work with immediately and throughout the year. The quality of the…
Gary Murray
Birds Eye UK & Ireland
Self -published author & professional Chef-manager.
Finding a course that combined the creative elements of design with business acumen was important to me. This course remained engaging throughout all the different modules, particularly the team elements. The support from lectures has bee…
Karina Gallagher
Self -published author & professional Chef-manager.
KRMD
The Masters in Professional Practice has been a fantastic experience. Returning to education was, for me, the best decision I could have made for both my business and my personal development. The quality of each of the learning modules ha…
Keith Robertson
KRMD