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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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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
| Mary McCabe |
Investing in the Future of Print: Autumn 2025 Print Media Technician Programme The Design, Print & Packaging Sk…
| Mary McCabe |
The Design, Print and Packaging Skillnet (DPP Skillnet) has officially issued a tender seeking training providers to s…
| Mary McCabe |
1. Time-Efficient Unlike traditional Masters programmes that span two years or more, this one is designed to be comple…

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

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
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
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.
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