{"id":14,"date":"2017-02-15T17:16:53","date_gmt":"2017-02-15T17:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/racingacademy.ie\/cms\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2026-10-13T12:51:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T11:51:53","slug":"courses-training","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/racingacademy.ie\/cms\/courses-training\/","title":{"rendered":"COURSES &#038; TRAINING"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-14\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-14-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"moodlift panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-14-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-14-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\">\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><img class=\"size-full wp-image-26\" style=\"width: 100%; height: inherit;\" src=\"http:\/\/racingacademy.ie\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/courses_training.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-14-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"moodlift panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-14-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-14-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-14-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-14-1-0-0\" ><div class=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"><h3 class=\"widget-title\">Courses &amp; 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visibility: hidden;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"esg-center eg-post-754 eg-racing-academy-element-9-a esg-zoomback\" data-delay=\"0.05\"><a class=\"eg-racing-academy-element-9 eg-post-754\" href=\"https:\/\/racingacademy.ie\/cms\/horsemanship-qqi-level-5\/\" target=\"_self\"><i class=\"eg-icon-plus\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n              <div class=\"esg-center eg-racing-academy-element-8 esg-none esg-clear\" style=\"height: 5px; visibility: hidden;\"><\/div>\n           <\/div><!-- END OF THE CONTENT IN THE ENTRY -->\n   <\/div><!-- END OF THE CONTAINER FOR THE MEDIA AND COVER\/HOVER EFFECTS -->\n\n<\/li><!-- END OF PORTFOLIO ITEM -->\n<!-- PORTFOLIO ITEM 45 -->\n<li class=\"filterall filter-courses eg-racing-academy-wrapper eg-post-id-134\" data-date=\"1487844831\">\n    <!-- THE CONTAINER FOR THE MEDIA AND THE COVER EFFECTS -->\n    <div class=\"esg-media-cover-wrapper\">\n            <!-- THE MEDIA OF THE ENTRY -->\n<div class=\"esg-entry-media esg-turnout\" data-delay=\"0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/racingacademy.ie\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Grp_DOC.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n\n            <!-- THE CONTENT OF THE ENTRY -->\n            <div class=\"esg-entry-cover\">\n\n                <!-- THE COLORED OVERLAY -->\n                <div class=\"esg-overlay esg-flipup eg-racing-academy-container\" data-delay=\"0.18\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"esg-top eg-post-134 eg-racing-academy-element-3-a\"><a class=\"eg-racing-academy-element-3 eg-post-134\" href=\"https:\/\/racingacademy.ie\/cms\/amateur-rider-progression\/\" target=\"_self\">Schooling Progression Course (A3 Licence & Conditionals)<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"esg-bottom eg-post-134 eg-racing-academy-element-5-a esg-zoomfront\" data-delay=\"0.2\"><a class=\"eg-racing-academy-element-5 eg-post-134\" href=\"https:\/\/racingacademy.ie\/cms\/amateur-rider-progression\/\" target=\"_self\">A 1-day course delivered by leading Amateur Rider, Derek O\u2019Connor in conjunction with RACE and funded by Equuip. 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visibility: hidden;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"esg-center eg-post-1402 eg-racing-academy-element-9-a esg-zoomback\" data-delay=\"0.05\"><a class=\"eg-racing-academy-element-9 eg-post-1402\" href=\"https:\/\/racingacademy.ie\/cms\/thoroughbred-industry-administration-course\/\" target=\"_self\"><i class=\"eg-icon-plus\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n              <div class=\"esg-center eg-racing-academy-element-8 esg-none esg-clear\" style=\"height: 5px; visibility: hidden;\"><\/div>\n           <\/div><!-- END OF THE CONTENT IN THE ENTRY -->\n   <\/div><!-- END OF THE CONTAINER FOR THE MEDIA AND COVER\/HOVER EFFECTS -->\n\n<\/li><!-- END OF PORTFOLIO ITEM -->\n<!-- PORTFOLIO ITEM 45 -->\n<li class=\"filterall filter-courses filter-business filter-equine eg-racing-academy-wrapper eg-post-id-1929\" data-date=\"1775038058\">\n    <!-- THE CONTAINER FOR THE MEDIA AND THE COVER EFFECTS -->\n    <div class=\"esg-media-cover-wrapper\">\n            <!-- THE MEDIA OF THE ENTRY -->\n<div class=\"esg-entry-media esg-turnout\" data-delay=\"0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/racingacademy.ie\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/SYOB-Advert-Instagram-Post.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n\n            <!-- THE CONTENT OF THE ENTRY -->\n            <div class=\"esg-entry-cover\">\n\n                <!-- THE COLORED OVERLAY -->\n                <div class=\"esg-overlay esg-flipup eg-racing-academy-container\" data-delay=\"0.18\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"esg-top eg-post-1929 eg-racing-academy-element-3-a\"><a class=\"eg-racing-academy-element-3 eg-post-1929\" href=\"https:\/\/racingacademy.ie\/cms\/start-your-own-business\/\" target=\"_self\">Start Your Own Business<\/a><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"esg-bottom eg-post-1929 eg-racing-academy-element-5-a esg-zoomfront\" data-delay=\"0.2\"><a class=\"eg-racing-academy-element-5 eg-post-1929\" href=\"https:\/\/racingacademy.ie\/cms\/start-your-own-business\/\" target=\"_self\">What's Involved?\r\nThis short course equips learners with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to plan, launch, and manage a small business. Using examples and case studies from the racing and equine industries, participants gain confidence in navigating the key steps of entrepreneurship\u2014from idea generation to basic financial planning and compliance.\r\n\r\nIdeal for aspiring entrepreneurs, freelancers, sole traders, and self\u2011employed individuals in the racing sector.\r\nWhat's Covered?\r\n\r\n \tDescribe the core steps involved in starting a business, including idea validation and market research.\r\n \tDevelop a simple business model and value proposition.\r\n \tUnderstand legal structures, registration steps, and basic compliance obligations (Ireland\u2011based but adaptable).\r\n \tCreate basic financial plans, including start\u2011up costs, pricing, and cash\u2011flow forecasting.\r\n \tIdentify marketing channels, especially low\u2011cost digital tools relevant to small businesses.\r\n \tBuild a simple action plan to move from idea to implementation.\r\n \tRecognise key business supports, grants, and enterprise resources available in the racing industry and wider sector.\r\n\r\nEligibility Criteria:\r\n\r\n \tBe 18+ years old\r\n \tHave intermediate English (B1 or higher)\r\n \tHave basic digital skills for online learning\r\n \tHave an interest in exploring self-employment\r\n \tHave access to a device (Tablet, PC, Laptop) and internet for online modules\r\n \tNo formal qualifications required\r\n\r\nWhen Is The Course Delivered?\r\nThis course is delivered hybrid over a 5 week period.\r\n\r\n \tThursday, 5th November, 14:00 - 16:00 - Face-to-face delivery in RACE\r\n \tThursday, 12th November, 18:00 - 20:00 - Online delivery\r\n \tThursday, 19th November, 15:00 - 17:00 - Face-to-face delivery in RACE\r\n \tThursday, 26th November, 19:00 - 20:00 - Online delivery\r\n \tWednesday, 2nd December, 19:00 - 20:00 - Online delivery\r\n \tThursday, 3rd December, 10:00 - 16:00 - Face-to-face delivery in RACE\r\n\r\nAll dates must be attended.\r\nHow To Apply:\r\nApplication are open!\r\n\r\nApply here!\r\n\r\nApplications close: COB Monday, 19th October 2026\r\nWhat is the Cost of The Course?\r\nThe course is fully funded by Kildare County Council \/ Local Enterprise Office Kildare. 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