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What's in it?

The two regional editions of this year's Guide  include comprehensive editorial that is aimed at giving accurate and well-informed advice to the reader, covering issues such as lifelong learning and the work life balance. The following is a brief outline of the adult education themes and issues tackled in the current 2009/2010 edition:

Top Tips for Adult Learners
Note-taking, essay writing, study & revision, exam time - everything you need to finish top of the class is right here!

Changing Direction with a New Career
A look at the most common reasons for changing career, and how to go about it effectively using techniques such as thorough research and getting the right qualification through an evening class.
Writing a CV
How to create the best possible CV; invaluable in times like these.
Putting Learning in the Frame - The NFQ
A detailed guide to the National Framework of Qualifications: vital info for those seeking to improve their academic and professional prospects with an evening class.
Supportive Resources for Adult Education
Detailed advice on the financial and information supports available to adult learners; from non-nationals to those returning to education.
Subject Introductions
Introducing every single course category - Professional Bodies; Health, Wellbeing & Personal Development; Languages; IT, Computers & Science; Crafts & Leisure Pursuits; Arts & Humanities; Business; Sports & Fitness (including a Fitness Club Directory); and Distance/Online Learning - is an article exploring the benefits of taking a course in that particular subject.
The Course Listings
Providing a Guide that is easy to use is of major importance in our design and editorial process. All courses therefore, are divided into carefully selected categories (see above) and are also aphabetically listed. Information, such as contact details, class times, level of award, etc, is clearly provided for every single course listed in the Guide.
A Quick Guide to Finding Your Course
An alphabetical index of course subjects enabling you to find your course in seconds.
Useful Resources 
At the back of each Guide is a complete directory of practically every useful Resource & Contact that is relevant to adult education in your region.
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