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Lead with a
future-focused
mindset

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practice from
industry leaders

We deliver training programmes and workshops tailored to the unique needs of professionals in the design industry.

Design For Sustainability And Circular Economies Certificate
12th February 2025
Certificate in Design for Sustainability and Circular Economies

Level 9* Special Purpose CPD…

Level 9* Special Purpose CPD…

February 20th 2025
Designs on Growth

6-Month Business Growth & Development…

6-Month Business Growth & Development…

Professional Diploma In UX Design
Next Intake: March 4th 2025
Professional Diploma in UX Design 2025

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Professional Certificate in UI
Next intake: March 5th 2025
Professional Certificate in UI 2025

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Professional Diploma in Content Design
Next intake: March 6th 2025
Professional Certificate in Content Design 2025

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Professional Certificate in User Research 2025

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Thursday 13th March 2025
What Clients Think 2025 Preview

Up to the Light’s ‘What Clients…

Up to the Light’s ‘What Clients…

Professional Certificate In Service Design
Next Intake: April 4th 2025
Professional Certificate in Service Design 2025

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A tool for designers & employers to plan career development, together.

A tool for designers & employers to plan career development, together.

For those leading design studios or design teams, learn how to:

  • lead business-focused conversations
  • manage creative environments
  • build a sustainable culture
  • take charge of your career

Learn from global
subject matter experts

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Marty Neumeier

@martyneumeier

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Emily Cohen

@emilyruthcohen

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Chris Do

@thechrisdo

Upcoming Training & Events

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Designs On Growth Information SessionRead more
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Designs on Growth 2025 - Information Session
February 12th at 12pm

Join us for an information session on the Designs on Growth programme 2025.

Design For Sustainability And Circular Economies CertificateRead more
Programme
Certificate in Design for Sustainability and Circular Economies
12th February 2025

Invest in the Future of your design practice and continue your professional development with a Certificate in Design for Sustainability and Circular Economies.

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Programme
Designs on Growth
February 20th 2025

An innovative learning and development response providing owner/managers with best practice business management skills to support sustainability and increase revenue in their business.

Professional Diploma In UX DesignRead more
Programme
Professional Diploma in UX Design 2025
Next Intake: March 4th 2025

A unique 6-month university-accredited programme in UX for Designers and Creatives, combining online learning and live webinars to further develop business skills and build successful careers.

Professional Diploma in Content DesignRead more
Programme
Professional Certificate in Content Design 2025
Next intake: March 6th 2025

Are your content design skills holding you back? Master the key concepts and techniques of content design with this 10-week university-accredited programme in Content Design for Designers, UX/UI Professional and Creatives, combining online learning and live webinars.

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Programme
Professional Certificate in User Research 2025
Next Intake: March 6th 2025

A unique 4-month university-accredited programme in User Research for Designers and Creatives, combining online learning and live webinars to further develop business skills and build successful careers.

We’ve delivered training to over
2,000 design professionals across Ireland

The Design Leaders Conference was an opportunity to benchmark my thinking on design as a profession

Stephen McGilloway, Bigsmall Design

An unmissable opportunity to build your network, get exposed to new ideas and learn up to date industry trends and best practice.

Design Leaders Conference 2018

‘It was great to bring away knowledge I could apply instantly in our studio’

Charlotte Barker, Dynamo

"The programme helps you take the first hand, in-depth knowledge of your own business, structure it, assess it, set realistic goals, and create a road map for growth”

Oran Day, Atelier David Smith

“There was great solidarity seeing other studios on the course also facing similar issues. It has had a positive impact on how we’re now developing our studio.”

John Gavin, Creative Director, True Output