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Free online courses

eCollege Courses with Cenit College

Free, flexible online learning.

At Cenit College, we deliver eCollege courses on behalf of SOLAS, Ireland’s authority for further education and training. Our goal is to make high-quality online education accessible, flexible, and rewarding. Helping you to gain skills that employers value in today’s digital world.

Delivered by Cenit College on behalf of SOLAS, Ireland’s authority for Further Education and Training.

Why choose eCollege at Cenit College?

  • Free, part‑time programmes (funded by SOLAS)
  • Accredited options with exam & certification included
  • Expert tutor support (live tutorials and recordings)
  • Required software provided where needed
  • Learn at your pace or with a cohort
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Cenit College is an authorised learning provider for eCollege.

Upcoming "Fixed Start" Courses

CCNA
Starting: 27th October
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Starting: 27th October
MOS: Word Associate
Starting: 27th October
ITS HTML & CSS
Starting: 27th October
ITS Databases
Starting: 27th October
Introduction to PowerBI
Starting: 27th October
Adobe Premiere Pro
Starting: 27th October
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst+
Starting: 27th October
CompTIA Data+
Starting: 27th October

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Course Format

Category

Level

Adobe Illustrator

Teaches vector graphics and digital illustration for design projects.

Category: Digital Design & Marketing
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 12 weeks
Start Date: Enrol Now
Adobe In-Design

Teaches layout and page design for print and digital publishing.

Category: Digital Design & Marketing
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 12 weeks
Start Date: September 8, 2025
Adobe Photoshop

Industry-standard image editing skills for photo manipulation and design.

Category: Digital Design & Marketing
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 12 weeks
Start Date: Enrol Now
Adobe Premiere Pro

Covers video editing and production skills using Premiere Pro.

Category: Digital Design & Marketing
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 12 weeks
Start Date: October 27, 2025
AI

Introduces artificial intelligence concepts, applications, and real-world use cases.

Category: Cybersecurity, Network, Infrastructure & Cloud Technologies
Level: Insight
Duration: 4 weeks
Start Date: Enrol Now
AWS Cloud Practitioner

Covers AWS cloud fundamentals, services, security, and cloud economics.

Category: Network, Infrastructure & Cloud Technologies
Level: Beginner
Duration: 12 weeks
Start Date: October 27, 2025
Azure Cloud Fundamentals

Introduces Microsoft Azure platform services, deployment, and cloud management basics.

Category: Network, Infrastructure & Cloud Technologies
Level: Beginner
Duration: 12 weeks
Start Date: Enrol Now
Big Data

Introduces big data analytics and large-scale data processing for business insights.

Category: Storage, Data & AI
Level: Insight
Duration: 4 weeks
Start Date: September 29, 2025
CCNA

Prepares learners to install, configure, troubleshoot, and operate medium-sized routed and switched Cisco networks.

Category: Cybersecurity
Level: Intermediate
Duration: 13 weeks
Start Date: October 27, 2025

Two ways to learn

"Start Anytime"

Continuous-Based Courses

Enrol any time of the year and start immediately. Learn at your own pace with access to tutor support where provided.

  • Enrol 365 days a year
  • Start learning straight away
  • Ideal for independent learners

"Fixed Start"

Fixed Intake Courses

Join a cohort on specific start dates during the year. Learn together with peers and benefit from a structured schedule.

  • Set start dates across the year
  • Learn with a group of peers
  • Motivating, structured timetable

What's included?

Software Access

If your course requires specific software, it’s included for the duration of your studies.

Accreditation costs

For accredited courses, the online exam and official certification fees are covered.

Tutor support and recordings

Live tutorials are recorded so you can study and progress at a time that suits you.

Learner Stories

Hear from learners who built new skills and progressed their careers with eCollege at Cenit College.

Learner Story: Certified Digital Marketing Professional

Learner Story: Adobe Photoshop

Frequently asked questions

Who funds eCollege?

eCollege courses are funded by SOLAS. Cenit College delivers these courses on behalf of SOLAS.

Are courses really free?

Yes. Where a course is accredited, online exam and certification fees are included.

Do I need any software?

If your course requires software, access is included for the duration of your course. Please read the course description carefully, as some courses may require a specific operating system. For example, the Microsoft Office Specialist courses require Windows 11.

Can I start straight away?

Choose a Continuous‑Based course to enrol any time. Fixed Intake courses run from specific start dates during the year.

How can I sign up for a course?

To sign up for a course, you must do this via the eCollege website. You can find a course on this page, which will take you to the eCollege website. The video below will walk you through the process of enrolling when you reach the eCollege website.


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