Learning Cloud Ireland

Learning Cloud Ireland: online and distance learning with over 1000 courses

Learning Cloud Ireland presents itself as an international online education provider that offers correspondence and distance courses. Its catalogue exceeds 1000 unique courses, organised into more than 21 subject categories, and is aimed at students who cannot attend face-to-face classes on a campus. The company states that anyone over 16 years of age can access its online learning platform.

Areas of study available

The academic offering covers very diverse sectors. Among the categories shown on the platform are:

• Accounting & Bookkeeping
• Agriculture
• Art & Design
• Aviation & Travel
• Business & Management
• Construction & Engineering
• Ecotourism
• Education, Training & Teaching
• Environment & Wildlife
• Equine
• Fitness
• Health
• Horticulture & Gardening
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Information Technology
• Microsoft
• Pet & Animal Care
• Photography
• Psychology & Counselling
• Science
• Writing & Journalism

Methodology and learning resources

The teaching materials combine rich multimedia and interactive self-tests. The company maintains that this approach seeks to keep students engaged and that learning is more effective when it is enjoyable. The courses and programmes work on desktop computers, laptops, tablets and mobile devices, and the materials accompany the student as they change device. In addition to digital resources, students receive traditional printed materials and have the option to request that all their materials be printed and bound.

Student profile and study experience

The platform is designed for those who wish to continue their studies in Ireland without attending a campus. The company states that its students develop soft skills such as time management, the ability to work independently and self-motivation. The site includes testimonials from students with different profiles, including a 67-year-old person enrolled in an aqua fitness teaching course, a technical writing student, a fashion design and dressmaking student who later took aromatherapy, and an introductory botany student who joined as a mature-age student. The testimonials highlight the clarity of the materials, feedback from tutors and the possibility of progressing at one's own pace.

Teaching staff and academic support

Learning Cloud Ireland has more than 20 trainers and tutors. The company declares that its tutors are highly qualified and experienced professionals, and that its minimum requirements for recruiting them include more than three years of full-time post-secondary education and more than five years of experience. The team of trainers and tutors is available five days a week, fifty weeks a year, and responds in real time. Students can contact their tutor from anywhere in the world.

Track record and recognition

The company has accumulated more than 18 years of experience and claims to have produced tens of thousands of graduates globally. It presents itself as an internationally recognised online education provider. According to its account, the project was inspired by the culture of a well-known design and arts school in Paris, and its team has more than 14 years of experience in vocational education and training. The company offers nationally accredited diplomas and certificates, recognised by the government, employers, registered training organisations and universities, and focuses on portfolio development and connecting with industry professionals.

Commitment to conservation

Learning Cloud Ireland identifies itself as a corporate partner of The Orangutan Project (TOP), a not-for-profit organisation working on orangutan conservation, rainforest protection and the reintroduction of orphans to prevent the extinction of the species.

International structure

The company operates with specific domains for Ireland, Australia and New Zealand, and has a headquarters in Ireland. Learning Cloud™ is a registered trademark.

Location and contact

Block B Maynooth Business Campus Co. Kildare IRELAND · Phone: 01 263 3101 · Email: faculty@learningcloud.ie