Skills for Life · for Irish public libraries

Adult Learning, ready to deliver in your library

A complete, self-paced online Skills for Life programme that turns your library into a hub for adult learning – members log in and work through the lessons at their own pace, in the library or at home.

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The programme at a glance

11
Themed courses covering the Skills for Life programme
319
Self-contained online lessons, 45–60 minutes each
Self-paced — members learn at their own pace, in branch or at home
The courses

11 courses. One coherent programme.

Each course follows the same proven pattern: a personal “reality journey” that learners carry across every lesson, with a hands-on practical activity in each one.

Business and Employment Skills for Life

Discover your skills, secure jobs, launch businesses.

Modules
1 Foundation Skills
2 Jobseeking Pathway: Preparation
3 Jobseeking Pathway: Job Search in Action
4 Entrepreneurship Pathway: Foundation
+2 more
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Health Awareness for Life

Master health literacy, wellbeing, and lifelong vitality.

Modules
1 Foundation Health Literacy
2 Mental Health and Wellbeing
3 Physical Activity and Movement
4 Nutrition and Healthy Eating
+3 more
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Sustainable Lifestyles and Environmental Awareness

Adopt sustainable habits, reduce environmental impact.

Modules
1 Foundation Sustainability
2 Food and Sustainable Living
3 Energy and Climate Action
4 Zero Waste Living
+3 more
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Media Literacy for Life

Distinguish media types, spot misinformation, control feeds.

Modules
1 Understanding Media and Information
2 How News and Media Work
3 Spotting Misinformation
4 Algorithms and Personalisation
+3 more
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Online Safety & Cyber Basics

Master internet basics, ensure online safety, and become a savvy digital citizen.

22 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
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Understanding and Using AI

Master AI fundamentals, interactions, and ethical applications.

15 lessons · Quizzes · Challenges
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Basic Coding

Master coding basics through Scratch and MakeCode projects.

Modules
1 What is Coding?
2 Coding your first projects
3 Coding Projects with Scratch
4 Game Design Essentials
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Introduction to Web Frontend

Master HTML, CSS, JavaScript for dynamic web frontends.

21 lessons · Quizzes
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Advanced Coding
Advanced Coding

Master Computer Science: Build, code, and innovate.

Modules
1 Foundations of Computer Science
2 Introduction to Python
3 Introduction to Web Frontend
4 Python Web Backend
+7 more
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Basic Digital Skills for Life

Master device basics, navigate confidently, stay safe online.

Modules
1 Computer and Device Basics
2 Creating Digital Content
3 Getting Online
4 Communicating
+4 more
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Financial Literacy for Life

Master money management for lifelong financial security.

Modules
1 Understanding Money & Income
2 Budgeting & Spending
3 Saving & Emergency Funds
4 Understanding Debt
+2 more
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How it’s delivered

Fully self-paced — no teaching required from your team

Members log in and work through the lessons at their own pace, in the library or at home. Every lesson is self-contained: nothing for library staff to teach, no external sign-ups, no extra resources to chase. Your team just promotes the programme and helps members get signed up.

Already trusted by Irish library services

Coding Ireland already delivers online learning for libraries across Ireland.

Dublin Fingal Libraries
Monaghan Libraries
Clare Libraries
Kilkenny Libraries

Bring Skills for Life to your library

Talk to us about rolling Skills for Life out across your branches — pricing, onboarding for staff, and a launch plan tailored to your library service.

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