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Print Media Programme Now Enrolling for Autumn 2025

9th July 2025
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DPP Skillnet Issues Tender for Training Services – Apply Now

1st July 2025

Why Now Might Be the Right Time to Pursue a Masters in Professional Practice

23rd June 2025
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Print Media Programme Now Enrolling for Autumn 2025

Investing in the Future of Print: Autumn 2025 Print Media Technician Programme The Design, Print & Packaging Sk…
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call for tender
| Mary McCabe |

DPP Skillnet Issues Tender for Training Services – Apply Now

The Design, Print and Packaging Skillnet (DPP Skillnet) has officially issued a tender seeking training providers to s…
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| Mary McCabe |

Why Now Might Be the Right Time to Pursue a Masters in Professional Practice

1. Time-Efficient Unlike traditional Masters programmes that span two years or more, this one is designed to be comple…
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Demonstrate your proficiency and reliablilty to your clients and earn their repeat business.
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See real results when you invest in your professional skills.
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When your employees know you are committed to maintaining their skills they will operate like a well-oiled machine.
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Testimonials

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…
Helen O’Leary
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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
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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.
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Outburst Design
The Masters in Best Practice was exactly what I was looking for to refresh and grow my skills in communication, leadership, finance and marketing. A great learning experience. Tutors are very knowledgable, backed up with work life experie…
Fergal Norris
Outburst Design
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