West Offaly Training
West Offaly Training provides ICDL Accredited and Professional Training in the areas of Information Technology, Business Skills, and Health & Safety. We are an ICDL Accredited Test Center so can facilitate your exams. Our highly qualified and experienced instructors make learning easy and interesting. We have computer training facilities available in both Banagher and Birr and are available on an outreach basis throughout Offaly and surrounding areas. Give us a call now and see what we can do for you!
Completed Training Courses
VEX IQ Robotics training Midlands Homeschool Students
Weekly Computer 2 hr session Sept to Dec 2025 hosted in West Offaly Training Training Room, Banagher.
The training culminated in a local VEX IQ competition ran by Offaly County Council and Hosted by Ballycommon Centre where students were able to compete against other teams and to study various robot designs. Read more >>
Kayaking skills training Kilcormac
Weekly Kayaking skills training sessions on the Silver river in Kilcormac Sept to Dec 2025 facilitated by West Offaly Training, Banagher. Supported by Offaly Sports Partnership. Read more >>
Canoeing skills training Tullamore
Weekly Canoeing skills training sessions on the Tullamore Grand Canal Nov to Dec 2025 faciltated by West Offaly Training, Banagher. Supported by Offaly Sports Partnership.
Canoeing skills training involves the strokes, techniques and safety drills that make the sport safe and enjoyable. Read more >>
Easter Kids Computer Classes
West Offaly Training is running Kids Computer Classes this easter.
Tullamore 14 – 17 April 2025, Banagher 22 – 25 April 2025, Cost: €60 pp
For ages 8 and up. Sign up now for a place!
ICDL Training Documents and Spreadsheets
ICDL Training in Word and Excel. We follow the ICDL syllabus but focus on student development and needs.
ICDL Training Presentations
ICDL Training in PowerPoint in Nov 2024. We follow the ICDL syllabus but focus on student development and needs.
VEX IQ Rapid Relay challenge
8 week VEX IQ Programming, Robotics and build Workshop. Please see posters for contact details. The Tullamore workshop is fully booked, places available in Mucklagh and Shinrone.
Stop Motion Movies Workshops
Stop motion movies have a long history and excelent displays of skill and imagination. We teach the technical platform skills of Stop Motion Movie software and then let the artists loose to express themselves. Click on the image below to see some of our student shorts or find out more about this activity.
After School Coding
We provide training in HTML and Scratch, with plans next year to introduce Python, VEX and Microbit. Courses are usually held in 6 weeks blocks, and can be facilitated in your area. Contact us to find out more.
Current programs in HTML
Excel Training
We offer skills training in ICDL subjects and can include the ICDL exam facilitation. We are currently running an Excel course and will be doing Word in the new year.
Current programs in Excel
Date: Wed 25 Oct 2023 till 29 Nov 2023. Time: 18h00 to 19h30 pm for 6 sessions.
Current programs in Scratch
Scratch is a fun programming based software that allows students to create games, interactive stories and magical universes. The software uses intuitive drag and drop building blocks and provides multiple characters, backgrounds and sounds allowing the user to freely express and design their creative wishes.
Health and Safety Training
Manual Handling and Abrasive Wheels
We cover the legislation, ergonimics and procedures of safe manual handling activities with an emphasis on nurturing responsible work practices. Practical demonstration of skills are required by participants. Read more about our available programs.
