Diploma course | The Wheel

Diploma in the Fundamentals of Cloud Computing

This programme was developed to meet the growing demand from I.T. professionals and business people alike who wish to gain a deeper understanding of concept and application of Cloud Computing. Cloud Computing has the potential to increase most organisations agility and dramatically lower costs and thus understanding how the Cloud works is essential for business of all sizes and in all sectors. Students undertaking this programme will learn to differentiate between the differing type of Clouds, the benefits and potential pitfalls of the Cloud and the fundamental economics of the Cloud.

Diploma in Introduction to Psychology

The Diploma in Introduction to Psychology introduces students to the most widely recognised and popular topics in the field of psychology, and does so in an entertaining and intellectually stimulating way. Successful completion of the diploma results in one exemption from the BA (Hons) in Psychology degree programme and is therefore ideal for those wishing to explore psychology on a ‘return to learning’ basis.

Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution

This course gives students a practical introduction to the burgeoning area of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). The course will cover the main areas of ADR namely, arbitration and mediation. Particular attention will be paid to mediation as a form of dispute resolution. Traditionally contract disputes have been resolved either through the government dispute process or through litigation. This diploma course will examine other approaches collectively known as “Alternative Dispute Resolution” overviewing the long history of ADR, the elements of ADR, and its advantages and disadvantages. The three major ADR approaches namely arbitration, mediation, conciliation are each described in terms of their processes, procedures and appropriate uses. The course will address the role of ethics in the use of ADR. It will also consider how to establish an ADR program your work environment and how to build ADR language into legal and business contracts.

Diploma in Health & Safety Law

This programme gives students a practical introduction to core regulatory structures in the area of health and safety. The course will cover legally imposed employer and employee obligations as well as common methods of enforcement by regulatory bodies. Particular attention will be paid to general standards of care imposed by the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and subsequent legislation.

Diploma in Wealth Management

Successful investment is a proven method of building your personal wealth. You do not need to be a financial genius to make successful investments. What you need is common sense, patience, and access to capital – your own savings and/or borrowings.

Advanced Diploma in Taxation

This programme builds on the knowledge acquired in the Diploma in Taxation. Upon completion students will have developed practical skills to allow them to identify and understand key concepts in international taxation and consulting.

Diploma in Taxation

Taxation is an inescapable fact of life. Knowledge of taxation can deliver lifelong benefits, saving thousands of euro annually. The Irish tax code, running to several thousand pages, is complex and a minefield to the unwary. Students of the Diploma in Taxation will be expertly guided through the various taxes and shown the various tips that can save money, and traps that can cost money.

Diploma in Child Psychology

This Diploma will be of benefit anyone with an interest in the psychology and development of the child. From those with experience in the field to anyone with experience of children from the classroom to the home. It is an introduction to the world of the child and the discipline of psychology. This course introduces the theoretical aspects of psychology and applies them to practical areas of child psychology and development.

Diploma in Addiction Studies

The course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of addiction studies. It is relevant for anyone involved in addiction service provision or for anyone interested in working in this area. It also informs anyone who encounters the challenges of dealing with addiction in their work or personal lives.

Advanced Diploma in Legal Studies

The course will provide an introduction to the core aspects of Irish law and the legal system, as recognised by the legal profession. It is intended to provide an understanding of Constitutional Law Principles, Contract, Tort, Criminal and Company Law issues and the law as it relates to property in Ireland. Students will study the law from a practical perspective and classes will be based on theory combined with problem solving situations. Students may also wish to study a further two modules in order to be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Legal Studies. These eight modules are the areas in which students study in preparation for taking the Law Society Final Examination Part 1 (FE1) and so provide an excellent grounding for students coming from non legal backgrounds.