CERTIFICATE IN ADULT GUIDANCE THEORY AND PRACTICE

Study with our Department of Adult and Community Education

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Qualification
Certificate In Adult Guidance,theory & Practice
CAO/MU Apply code
MUA03
Award Type and NFQ level
CERTIFICATE LEVEL 8
Study Mode
Continuing Education
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Overview

Course Aims

The course will address the support needs of those working in an information, advice and guidance capacity in a broad range of contexts with adults affected by unemployment, disadvantage and social exclusion, and those experiencing transitions in their life. Such transitions include changing career, retirement and redundancy, and those who wish to explore their career and educational options and decisions.

The opening date is 1st April 2026.

Course structure

Duration: The course will be delivered in an open learning format incorporating home-based distance learning

Location: NUI Maynooth

Workshop Themes

Adult Development and the Guidance Process

Models of Adult Guidance

Applied Guidance Skills

Support Systems, Contracts and Boundaries

Change, Transition and Loss

Understanding Aggression and Conflict

Developing a Quality of Work Life

Endings and Evaluation

Assessment Procedures

In addition to a minimum attendance of 80%, the following assessment methods will be employed on the course:

Learning Journal

Essay

Case Study

Service Network Audit

Interview

Participants will be expected to attend all workshops and participate fully in the group process and learning.

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.
Important: The information on this page is for prospective students, MU current students and staff should use Programme Directory.

AG1 - Adult Guidance

Credits: 20  |  Compulsory

Adult Guidance modules

Module

Code

Credits

Semester

Compulsory

AG1A

20

Year-Long

Y

Careers

This course is particularly useful for anyone working or seeking employment within the adult guidance sector. Participants come from a diverse range of services and organisations including Local Area Employment Services, Disability Support Services, Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Further Education and Training, Prison Service, Local Partnerships and Private Enterprise.

Entry Requirements

A personal statement is necessary for application. This should outline your motivation for taking the course.

This table displays the requirements for Leaving Certificate applicants.

Entry requirements table

Subject

Required

Ordinary Level Grade

Higher Level Grade

Irish

No

N/A

N/A

English

No

N/A

N/A

Language

No

N/A

N/A

Mathematics

No

N/A

N/A

Science

No

N/A

N/A

Admission Requirements

A personal statement is necessary for application. This should outline your motivation for taking the course.

The course will be particularly suitable for those working in an information, advice and guidance setting who want to develop and enhance their theoretical understanding of adult guidance practice. Experience working in an information, advisory and guidance context is desirable but not essential.

Applicants should demonstrate their interest in this course and reflect on how it will support their personal and professional development. Please ensure to outline any previous education, qualifications, and/or training.

Course Duration and Delivery

The opening date is 1st April 2026.

The course will be delivered in a blended learning format across 7 workshops, normally in units of 2 days duration.

This format will provide an opportunity for participants develop their knowledge and competencies in adult guidance practice and reflect on their personal and working life. The methodology of the workshops will be based on an experiential approach which encourages people to engage in a critically reflective process of learning.

How to apply

A personal statement is necessary for application. This should outline your motivation for taking the course.

The link to submit an application is here: https://MaynoothUniversityIE.ellucianCRMrecruit.com/apply

For further information please contact Maggie Noone at 01-7083752 Email: adultguidancecourses@mu.ie

An Easy Payment Option is available upon registration



Got a question about this course?

Check out our guide on "How to Apply".

For further information please contact Maggie Noone at 01-7083752 Email: adultguidancecourses@mu.ie

An Easy Payment Option is available upon registration

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