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Free and Low-Cost Learning Opportunities for Mums
Free and Low-Cost Learning Opportunities for Mums
Looking to refresh your skills, explore a new path,
or prepare to return to work?
Looking to refresh your skills, explore a new path,
or prepare to return to work?
This page brings together free and affordable courses across Dublin and online, designed for adults, especially parents balancing family life.
Each organisation listed below offers flexible, supportive, and often school-hour options. Many courses are QQI-certified or industry-recognised, helping you build real-world skills and confidence at your own pace.
💡 Mums Hub keeps this list updated to make learning opportunities easier to find and access for parents across Dublin.
How to Use This Page
How to Use This Page
Browse the categories below to explore local training centers, online platforms and job-readiness supports.
Click a logo, name, or button for more information.
Found something that fits? Let Mums Hub know, we can help you register, plan your next step, or connect you with additional supports.
Last updated: 07 Nov 2025
Learn Locally – Dublin Education & Training
Learn Locally – Dublin Education & Training
Free courses in literacy, numeracy, digital skills, and English for speakers of other languages. Based in Dublin 1. Small, supportive classes that build confidence for everyday life, work, or further education. Classes are flexible and welcoming, making it easier for parents and adults to learn at their own pace.
Local development company offering free programmes to individuals and communities in north east Dublin including supports for employment, education, start your own business, health and wellbeing, social enterprise, parenting, community development and early years education.
Hundreds of free/low-cost QQI courses across Dublin in computing, admin, childcare, healthcare and more. Study locally with supportive tutors and flexible options. Many courses run during school hours, making them ideal for parents who want to upskill or prepare for new job opportunities.
Jobstown, Tallaght. Online and In-person. Accessible courses in social care, community development, business and digital skills. Flexible pathways for adults balancing family and study.
Dublin 1. Free adult learning in literacy, digital skills and personal development. Community-based, supportive and ideal for adults returning to education.
Dublin 1. Low-cost, community-based classes including computers, English and personal development. Friendly, central, and geared towards adults re-starting learning.
Learn Online – Free Courses You Can Do from Home
Learn Online – Free Courses You Can Do from Home
A government-funded online learning service offering free, certified courses in digital skills, business, and IT. Ideal for anyone wanting to learn at home at their own pace. Courses include Microsoft Office, Excel, Project Management, and more — all with official certification.
One of the world’s largest free online learning platforms, and proudly Irish. Offers thousands of free certificate and diploma courses in topics like customer service, childcare, digital marketing, business management, and more. Learn anytime, from anywhere.
Learn with NALA (Online & Free) Free online courses in reading, writing, maths, and digital skills.
Learn anytime, at your own pace, with simple lessons and optional tutor support.
Ideal for building confidence before returning to study, training, or work.
Job Readiness & Employment Supports
Job Readiness & Employment Supports
In Dublin 2. Provide free job-search support, one-to-one guidance, CV creation and interview preparation, along with structured programmes like JobNet for professionals and Jobseekers Courses.
It’s a friendly, practical environment designed to build confidence. Participants can also access their Resource Room for printing, Wi-Fi, and online job search support.
Irish National Organisation of the Unemployed has nearly
200 member organisations, over 800 Individual Members and welcomes new members.
The INOU provides a range of supports including a free, confidential, expert welfare rights and welfare to work information and advocacy service.
The INOU is a QQI accredited training provider.
Intreo Centres (Department of Social Protection) provide information on job opportunities, training options, and work supports.
Even if you’re not receiving payments, you can still ask
about part-time or flexible
work pathways. You can also access free online tools like JobsIreland.ie for listings and guidance.
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