Latest training opportunities

Listen to the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, episode 143 - Tobacco End Game

Watch the HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast, episode 143 - Tobacco End Game

Episode details

In this episode of the HSE Talking Health & Wellbeing Podcast, we are joined by Dr Paul Kavanagh, Public Health Consultant and Adviser to HSE Tobacco Free Ireland, to discuss Ireland’s tobacco endgame.

The conversation explores the long-term health and societal impacts of smoking, the influence of the tobacco industry, and the goal of eliminating tobacco harm in Ireland by 2035. It highlights bold policy measures, including a tobacco-free generation and nicotine reduction, and discusses the importance of public engagement in driving change.

Please get in touch to find out more about our podcast series or the work of HSE Health and Wellbeing Healthandwellbeing.communications@hse.ie

Date and time

This is a 6-day face-to-face training in Springfield Centre, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.

• Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 May

Training details

This requires an application and telephone interview. The new revised Format 6-day Foundation Programme in Sexual Health Promotion (FPSHP) is a comprehensive capacity building training programme for service providers who want to develop their confidence, skill and knowledge in the area of sexual health promotion and incorporate sexual health promotion into their work.

To request an application form email fiona.gallagher@hse.ie

Register for the Minding Your Wellbeing programme on Thursday 28 May

Date and time

This is a one day workshop in Regional Education Centre (REC), St Brigid’s Campus, Ardee, Co Louth.

• Thursday 28 May from 9.15am to 4.30pm

Training details

This one-day workshop is offered by Health Promotion and Improvement, Health and Wellbeing, to support staff to care for their own mental health and wellbeing and to build good self-care practices everyday.

To request an application form email mindingyourwellbeing.meathlouth@hse.ie

Date and time

All training sessions take place on Tuesdays at 11am for 30 minutes.

Join the 'MS Teams Level 1 (Basics)' training on Tuesday 19 May

Join the 'MS Teams Level 1 (Basics)' training on Tuesday 2 June

Join the 'MS Teams Level 1 (Basics)' training on Tuesday 16 June

Join the 'MS Teams Level 1 (Basics)' training on Tuesday 30 June

Training details

Microsoft Teams is the main tool used in the HSE for communication and collaboration.

This training is designed for anyone who is new to Teams or wants a basic refresher. We’ll cover how to access Teams and use the main features you’ll need day to day.

This is a basic introductory session to Teams which assumes no prior knowledge.

No need to register for a session – simply ‘turn up’ by clicking on the meeting link 5 minutes before the scheduled time.

Date and time

All training sessions take place from 11am to 12pm.

Join the 'MS Teams Level 2 (Beyond the Basics)' training on Thursday 21 May

Join the 'MS Teams Level 2 (Beyond the Basics)' training on Thursday 4 June

Join the 'MS Teams Level 2 (Beyond the Basics)' training on Thursday 18 June

Training details

All HSE staff now have Teams.

Teams allows you collaborate with your colleagues, create your own workspace where you can manage documents, send messages and hold meetings.

To learn more about collaborating with Teams, choose a training date that’s right for you. Each session starts at 11am and lasts 1 hour with time for Q+A and comments.

No need to register for a session – simply ‘turn up’ by clicking on the meeting link 5 minutes before the scheduled time.

Date and time

All training sessions take place from 12pm to 1pm.

Join the SharePoint training on Thursday 21 May

Join the SharePoint training on Thursday 18 June

Training details

All Microsoft 365 users now have access to SharePoint.

SharePoint is a shared workspace providing a secure space to store, share, and organise information.

To learn more about managing files in SharePoint, choose a training date that’s right for you. Each session starts at 12pm and lasts 1 hour with time for Q+A and comments.

No need to register for a session – simply ‘turn up’ by clicking on the meeting link 5 minutes before the scheduled time.

Date and time

All training sessions take place from 12pm to 1pm.

Join the OneDrive training on Thursday 14 May

Join the OneDrive training on Thursday 28 May

Join the OneDrive training on Thursday 25 June

Training details

All Microsoft 365 users now have access to OneDrive.

OneDrive is for your own personal HSE files. Learn how to save your files and how to share them when you need to.

To learn more about managing files in OneDrive, choose a training date that’s right for you. Each session starts at 12pm and lasts 1 hour with time for Q+A and comments.

No need to register for a session – simply ‘turn up’ by clicking on the meeting link 5 minutes before the scheduled time.

Date and time

All training sessions take place from 11am to 11.30am.

Join the Microsoft Planner training on Thursday 14 May

Join the Microsoft Planner training on Thursday 28 May

Join the Microsoft Planner training on Thursday 11 June

Join the Microsoft Planner training on Thursday 25 June

Training details

All HSE staff now have Planner. Planner helps you create plans, assign tasks and easily chart project progress.

To learn more about Planner, choose a training date that’s right for you. Each session starts at 11am, and lasts for 30 minutes hour with time for Q+A and comments. This is a basic introductory session to Planner which assumes no prior knowledge.

No need to register for a session – simply ‘turn up’ by clicking on the meeting link 5 minutes before the scheduled time.

Date and time

All training sessions take place from 12pm to 12.30pm.

Join the Microsoft Forms training on Wednesday 27 May

Join the Microsoft Forms training on Wednesday 10 June

Join the Microsoft Forms training on Wednesday 24 June

Training details

All HSE staff now have Forms. Forms allows you to create and share surveys, quizzes and Forms in minutes.

To learn more about Forms, choose a training date that’s right for you. Each session starts at 12pm and lasts for 30 minutes hour with time for Q+A and comments. This is a basic introductory session to Forms which assumes no prior knowledge.

No need to register for a session – simply ‘turn up’ by clicking on the meeting link 5 minutes before the scheduled time.

Date and time

Join the briefing session on MS Teams on Monday 15 June at 10am

Join the briefing session on MS Teams on Wednesday 8 July at 11am

Join the briefing session on MS Teams on Wednesday 22 July at 10am

Training details

The HSE Children First National Office is running one-hour online briefings to support implementation of the HSE National Child Protection and Welfare Policy and its suite of guides.

The Policy came into effect on the 1 of March 2026. The purpose of this HSE National Child Protection and Welfare Policy is to provide a clear framework for all staff to follow, ensuring that children’s safety and welfare is always prioritised.

The Policy has an accompanying suite of guides. These guides provide detailed and practical advice to help you meet the requirements of this Policy. These guides should be used in conjunction with this Policy.

The aim of the briefing is to provide information to all staff about:

• The Policy and it’s development
• Child safeguarding in the HSE
• Staff roles and responsibilities
• HSE Child Protection and Welfare Reporting Procedure
• Suite of Policy Guides

Contact details

For more information email childrenfirst@hse.ie or visit the HSE Children First National Office

Training details

This interactive virtual workshop on the Change Guide in Action features your Health and Social Care colleagues shared experiences of delivering effective and sustainable change. In 2026, the workshops will focus on three main themes:

• Engaging Stakeholders – Communicate, Collaborate, and Connect
• Leading Change for Integration
• Planning for Change - Creating Readiness

Learning outcomes include:

1. Provide participants with real case examples of a co-design people and culture change approach, from staff who have used the Change Guide in practice.
2. Focus is on an examination of the Change Guide in action and the application of the core concepts, tools and templates to a specific shared experience.
3. Signpost other resources about the Change Guide to further participant’s use of the Guide as a practical tool for change.
4. Highlighting key resources for the following themes:

• Engaging Stakeholders – Communicate, Collaborate and Connect. Understanding stakeholders, enabling partnerships, integrating care.
• Leading Change for Integration - Building change skills for delivering integrated care.
• Planning for change – Creating Readiness. Supporting new ways of working to achieve integration.

Workshop times

Each workshop will run from 10.30am to 1pm

How to register

Register for Leading Change for Integration on Wednesday 27 May

Register for Planning for Change – Creating Readiness on Wednesday 24 June

Register for Engaging Stakeholders – Communicate, Collaborate and Connect on Wednesday 22 July

Register for Leading Change for Integration on Wednesday 23 September

Register for Planning for Change – Creating Readiness on Wednesday 28 October

Register for Engaging Stakeholders – Communicate, Collaborate and Connect on Wednesday 25 November

Register for Leading Change for Integration on Wednesday 9 December

Do you have a specific ‘change challenge’ you would value support with?

The Change Consultation Clinic is facilitated by experienced HSE Organisation Development Practitioners, Organisation and Development and Design team in Kells, Co Meath.

How to register

How to register for a Change Consultation Clinic:

1. Email changeguide@hse.ie with subject line: Change Consultation Clinic to register.
2. We will send you a short questionnaire to enable the Organisation Development Practitioners to better understand your service and your specific change challenge.
3. When we receive the completed questionnaire, we will confirm your place and time for a one-to-one session.

Please note there are limited places so early registration is advised.

Date and time

Clinics will run from 10am to 1pm. Your appointment time (up to 1 hour in duration) will be agreed directly with you by the Organisation Development Practitioner assigned to your application and clinics are held virtually.

Schedule for Change Consultation Clinics (second Thursday of each month):

• 14 May
• 11 June
• 9 July
• 13 August
• 10 September
• 8 October
• 12 November
• 10 December

Please note, this date may be subject to change depending on Organisation Development Practitioner availability.

Contact details

Organisation Development and Design, Kells. Co Meath.

Email: changeguide@hse.ie

Phone: 046 925 1461

Date and time

The programme begins 23 September 2026.

About the programme

The Structured Population health, Policy and Health-services Research Education (SPHeRE) PhD is a full-time 4-year programme with part-time options available.

SPHeRE is Ireland’s national research PhD training programme for population health, policy and health services research. It is funded by the Health Research Board. The SPHeRE concept captures our approach to the inter-relationship of research, translation and practice.

The programme aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people through high-quality research, stakeholder engagement, addressing current and emerging issues in population health, health policy and health systems.

How to apply

The closing date for applications for SPHeRE funded scholarship applications, and self-funded applications, is Monday 20 April at 12pm.

Alternatively funded and self-funded Scholars can also join the programme. There are no additional fees by the SPHeRE Programme for this. These applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until August 2026.

Learn more about applying for the PhD SPHeRE programme

Contact

Email the SPHeRE Programme Manager katherinewalsh@rcsi.com

Training details

Register for the Practical Training in Global Health training

Training details

This training is a free, self-paced e-learning course available to support HSE staff in developing essential global health competencies.

The course is suitable for all staff interested in global health, including medical, nursing, and health and social care professionals.

The full course takes approximately 12 to 15 hours to complete and learners may choose to engage with any individual topic in global health that is of interest to them rather than completing the entire programme. Lessons are designed to be manageable, taking around 30 minutes each.

The Communities of Practice (CoP) series has also been launched, designed to complement our global health e-learning programmes.

The first session will take place on Tuesday 5 May. Speakers include:

• Dr David Weakliam, Director of the HSE Global Health Programme
• Bronwyn April, Education and Outreach Coordinator at Comhlámh
• Dr Méabh Ni Bhuinneáin, Consultant Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and trainer with extensive partnership experience

Apply for the MSc in Evidence-Based Future Healthcare (University of Galway)

Applications for September 2026 entry are now open. HSE CPD funding applications close on Friday 29 May 2026.

Training details

The MSc in Evidence-Based Future Healthcare is a fully online, interprofessional postgraduate programme for professionals across health and healthcare systems who want to transform their practice, improve patient outcomes, and advance their careers in a rapidly evolving field.

This future-facing programme equips healthcare and health systems professionals from all backgrounds with the skills and knowledge to meet current and emerging challenges, through cutting-edge approaches to evidence identification, appraisal, and patient-centred implementation.

Fully online and flexible, the MSc can be taken full-time over one year or part-time over two, making it well-suited to busy professionals studying alongside work.

This programme is funded by the National HSCP Office for professional development opportunities for HSCP.  A short personal statement on why you should receive funding forms part of this application form which will be taken into consideration as part of the selection criteria.

Find more information about the MSc in Evidence-Based Future Healthcare (University of Galway)

For further information contact FutureEvidenceMSc@universityofgalway.ie

Register for the Carbon Basics - Training for the Public Sector training on Thursday 11 June

Register for the Carbon Basics - Training for the Public Sector training on Tuesday 6 October

Register for the Carbon Basics - Training for the Public Sector training on Tuesday 1 December

Date and time

• Thursday 11 June, 2pm to 5pm
• Tuesday 6 October, 9.30am to 12.30pm
• Tuesday 1 December, 9.30am to 12.30pm

Training details

This three-hour, introductory training course aims to demystify carbon terminology and concepts using Plain English. It will provide context to the emissions challenges and opportunities facing Ireland, corresponding Public Sector obligations and introduce commonly used terms, units of measure and reporting approaches. The course does not focus on design or technical issues, but rather provides a fundamental understanding of carbon and energy-related emissions.

Register for SEAI Energy Basics - Training for the Public Sector on Thursday 14 May

Register for SEAI Energy Basics - Training for the Public Sector on Thursday 10 September

Register for SEAI Energy Basics - Training for the Public Sector on Tuesday 10 November

Date and time

• Thursday 14 May, 9.30am to 12.30pm
• Thursday 10 September, 2pm to 5pm
• Tuesday 10 November, 9.30am to 12.30pm

Training details

This three-hour introductory course aims to deliver basic energy terminology and concepts in Plain English.

It will provide context to the energy challenges and opportunities facing Ireland, corresponding Public Sector obligations and introduce commonly used terms, units of measure and technologies.

The course will provide introductions to renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency opportunities around building fabric and commonly used equipment such as boilers, lighting and transport.

The intent is to provide attendees with knowledge to understand their energy consumption and confidence to contribute to improving it.

Find the SAP HR/Payroll training prospectus 2026

Training details

The SAP CoE training team is presenting a Time Administration (PTMW) live webinar.

The webinar will cover the following topics:

• role of a time returning officer or time administrator
• time managers workplace
• time management integration
• time errors report and time entered report
• time errors and query management
• how to find additional training resources and support

This webinar is open to everyone interested in the time module of SAP. However please note that no SAP Access is allocated on completion of this webinar and users who require access must apply via the Security Access and Training Form for our formal training courses.

Date and time

All webinars from 10am to 1pm:

• Register for the Time Webinar Wednesday 27 May
• Register for the Time Webinar Thursday 9 July
• Register for the Time Webinar Tuesday 1 September
• Register for the Time Webinar Wednesday 14 October
• Register for the Time Webinar Thursday 3 December

Training details

The Personnel Administration Best Practice Guidelines Webinar are for those who utilise PA40 Personnel Actions as part of their role. It is recommended that a PA user attends these Webinars after their formal tutor led training.

The Webinar covers the following topics;

• Best Practice
• When Performing Actions/Maintaining Data
• Skipping Infotypes as part of an Action
• Stopping & Restarting an Action
• When Correcting IT0001 Organisational Assignment
• Changing the Start Date of an Action
• Using the Changing Entry/Leaving Date
• Deleting an Action
• When performing Retrospective Actions
• Recommended PA Reports
• Common Issues & Queries
• Latest Updates
• Where you will find support and training
• Q&A Session with SAP CoE Personnel Administration Business Analyst

Date and time

All webinars from 10am to 1pm:

• Register for Personnel Administration Best Practice Webinar Wednesday 10 June
• Register for Personnel Administration Best Practice Webinar Thursday 10 September
• Register for Personnel Administration Best Practice Webinar Tuesday 8 December

Date and time

This is a 6-day face-to-face training in Blackrock Education Centre, Dun Laoghaire, A96 EW01. You must attend all days.

• Wednesday 13 May and Thursday 14 May
• Monday 15 June and Tuesday 16 June

Training details

The programme will help you to bring sexual health promotion into the work you already do. The programme will focus on your:

• comfort levels so that talking about sexual health feels more natural and less awkward
• confidence so that you feel ready to step into these conversations without second-guessing yourself
• knowledge so that you have a solid, up-to-date understanding of sexual health and related issues
• skills so that you have practical tools and approaches you can use day-to-day in your role

How to register

This training is for people working in health, education, disability and social care sectors in the Dublin South and Wicklow Integrated Health Area.

Find out more and register for the 6 day Foundation Programme in Sexual Health Promotion

Contact

For more information email comfort.rudzuna@hse.ie

Training details

The hand hygiene training is available on the AMRIC hub on HSeLanD.

This training is mandatory for all staff in the HSE and in HSE funded services. While hand hygiene training has been a key component of IPC policies in healthcare, the mandatory training is for all staff, clinical and non-clinical.

It’s crucial that everyone understands the role they have to play in preventing infection and practicing good hand hygiene and IPC across all our health settings. This is especially important if visiting hospitals, nursing homes or residential care facilities, where people may already be unwell and more vulnerable to infections.

Register for the Searching Embase and Medline on the OVID platform training on Thursday 21 May at 2.30pm

Training details

The aim of this workshop is to teach the skills for searching both Embase and Medline on the Ovid platform. Topics covered include how to conduct a literature search in Embase and Medline on the Ovid platform, use search techniques, create an account to save results and searches, and export or email results.

HSE Staff and authorised users of the HSE Library Service who are undertaking a literature review as part of an academic course, developing a PPPG or who want to learn how to search Ovid Embase or Medline should attend this training.

Why you should attend:

• Learn about OVID Embase and Medline
• Learn how to conduct a basic and advanced search on Embase and Medline on the Ovid platform
• Learn about search techniques that are used on the Ovid platform
• Learn how to create an account to save searches and results and to export results

About the webinar

This webinar is for staff with direct people management responsibilities.

The webinar supports managers in promoting a culture of regular attendance within a positive working environment and highlights the importance of effective attendance management in supporting employee wellbeing and service delivery.

The session provides an overview of managers’ responsibilities in managing short-term and long-term absence and includes practical examples to support understanding of return-to-work discussions and available employee supports.

This webinar will enable participants to:

• Identify the importance of managing attendance
• Explore the negative impact of mismanagement of attendance issues
• Outline their responsibilities regarding attendance management as a line manager
• Recognise the importance and benefits of return-to-work discussions
• Explain the procedure for frequent short-term illnesses and periods of long-term absence
• Identify supports available to employees

How to register

Log in to your HSeLanD account. Type 'managing attendance webinar' in the search bar to find the registration information.

Date and time

• Wednesday 27 May at 3pm

Contact details

Email: traininganddevelopment@hse.ie

About the webinar

This webinar is designed to equip managers with the knowledge and practical skills needed to lead effective performance conversations that promote clarity, accountability, and engagement. The session will explore the Performance Review and Performance Achievement processes, with a focus on the critical role Line Managers play in supporting staff development and enhancing organisational performance.

A dedicated 15-minute Q&A session with colleagues from National Employee Relations will also provide an opportunity to raise questions and gain further practical guidance.

This webinar will enable participants to:

• explain the difference between Performance Review and Performance Achievement
• consider what a year in the life of managing performance may look like within a team
• recognise the Performance Review process
• recognise the Performance Achievement process and Performance Achievement

How to register

Log in to your HSeLanD account. Type “performance conversations for managers webinar” in the search bar to find the registration information.

Date and time

• Thursday 4 June at 11am

Contact details

Email: traininganddevelopment@hse.ie

Date and time

Half-day programme, 9am to 1pm:

• Thursday 4 June
• Tuesday 16 June
• Tuesday 23 June

Read more about the Corporate Induction programme

Contact details

Email: alex.ennis@hse.ie

Date and time

Half-day programme, 9am to 1.30pm:

• Tuesday 19 May

Read about the Managing Employee Performance Effectively programme

Contact details

Email: alex.ennis@hse.ie

Date and time

4 half days, with a 1-hour introduction to the programme:

• 6 May (1hr introduction session), 8, 12, 15, 21 May

Read about the People Management the Legal Framework programme

Contact details

Email: Betty.Carolan@hse.ie

Date and time

4 full days from 9am to 5pm:

• 2, 3, 25 and 26 June

Read about the First Time Managers Programme

Contact details

Email: grainne.kerrigan@hse.ie

Date and time

2 day programme, 9am to 5pm:

• Tuesday 12 May and Wednesday 3 June

Read about the Coaching Skills for Managers programme

Contact details

Email: Magdalena.wojcik@hse.ie

Date and time

One half day, 9am to 1.15pm:

• Thursday 28 May

Read about the Managing Attendance Programme

Contact details

alex.ennis@hse.ie

Date and time

1-day programme:

• Thursday 14 May

Read about the Managing Conflict Effectively programme

Contact details

Email: grainne.kerrigan@hse.ie

Date and time

Half-day programme, 9am to 1.30pm:

• Thursday 14 May

Read about the Managing Grievances Effectively programme

Contact details

Email: Magdalena.wojcik@hse.ie

This 45-minute module is available to all staff on HSeLanD. It has been designed to help learners to:

• Explore the concept of empathy.
• Recognise its value in the workplace.
• Enhance skills to promote positive behaviours in line with the HSE’s Dignity at Work Policy.

This module is for any staff members interested in improving workplace relationships and creating a more compassionate and inclusive work environment across the HSE.

Contact details

Email: traininganddevelopment@hse.ie

Date and time

Half day from 9am to 1.30pm:

Read about the Dignity at Work for Line Managers Programme

Contact details

Email: Deirdre.Caffrey@hse.ie

Date and time

3-day programme, 9am to 5pm on:

• 19, 26 May and 9 July
• 7, 14 May and 17 June

Read more about the Clerical Administration Development Programme

Contact details

Email: Deirdre.Caffrey@hse.ie

Date and time:

Half day programme, 9am to 1pm:

Read about the Effective Meetings programme

Contact details

Email: keith.halpin@hse.ie

Date and time

Half-day programme:

Read about the Presentation Skills Programme

Contact details

Email: Keith.Halpin@hse.ie

Date and time

One half-day programme, 9am to 1pm:

• Thursday 14 May

Read more about the Minute Taking programme

Contact details

Email: keith.halpin@hse.ie

Date and time

One half-day programme, 9am to 1pm:

Read more about the Effective Feedback programme

Contact details

Email: Keith.Halpin@hse.ie

Date and time

One day programme, 9am to 5pm:

• Thursday 21 May

Read more about the Facilitation Skills programme

Contact details

Email: Deirdre.Caffrey@hse.ie

Date and time

A half day virtual workshop:

• Wednesday 27 May

Read more about the Managing your Time Effectively programme

Contact details

Email: Deirdre.Caffrey@hse.ie

Date and time

Half day programme from 9am to 1pm:

• Friday 29 May

Read more about the Mid-Career Planning Programme

Contact details

Email: Betty.Carolan@hse.ie

Date and time

1-day programme from 9am to 5pm:

• Wednesday 20 May

Read about the Retirement Planning programme

Contact details

Email: joan.balfe@hse.ie

Listen to the Learning Talks Podcast - Episode 8: Leading with Empathy – an Evolutionary Perspective on HSeLanD

In this episode, we look at some of the ways in which Leading with Empathy is important from an evolutionary and scientific perspective. Dr. Ruth Freeman, Director of Research for Society at Research Ireland joins us for an engaging conversation about how leading with empathy can help us to overcome and work around some of the ways our brains have developed through evolution so that we can make better decisions and respond to change more effectively.