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Welcome
Turas Training has worked in partnership with Maynooth University since 2013 to deliver the Level 7 Certificate in Addiction Studies.
Programme Rationale
This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to respond effectively and confidently to addiction-related issues in the workplace and within the community.
Programme Duration
Students will attend 1 evening per week for a 3-hour facilitated workshop/tutorial every Wednesday evening from 6.00pm to 9.00pm throughout the academic year. There will also be a number of workshops/tutorials at Maynooth University taking place on Saturdays from 9.30am to 5.00pm throughout the year.
Programme Overview
The course tutor for the new year is Trevor Bissett.
The full course schedule for 2026/27 will be released in October 2026.
Click here to view a sample schedule
Click here to view the 2025/26 Student Handbook
Fees
The course fee is €1,400.00 inclusive of a €50 non-refundable deposit.
Full payment must be made by 8 October 2026.
Please click here to view the Fees Policy
Applications
Applications for the 2026/27 academic year will open in May 2026.
If you wish to apply for the 2026/27 course, please complete the Student Application Form below.
While there are no strict eligibility criteria, applications will be assessed based on the applicant’s ability to:
Applicants may also be invited to meet with the course organisers to discuss their application.
The closing date for applications is 4 September 2026.
Please note that places are limited to 25 participants, and the course is likely to reach capacity before the closing date.
If all places are filled, a waiting list will be established based on the application criteria and the date of application. Should a place become available, it will be offered to the next eligible applicant on the waiting list. Full payment will be required at that stage to secure the place.
Privacy Policy
Turas Training has worked in partnership with Maynooth University since 2013 to deliver the Level 7 Certificate in Addiction Studies.
Programme Rationale
This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to respond effectively and confidently to addiction-related issues in the workplace and within the community.
Programme Duration
Students will attend 1 evening per week for a 3-hour facilitated workshop/tutorial every Wednesday evening from 6.00pm to 9.00pm throughout the academic year. There will also be a number of workshops/tutorials at Maynooth University taking place on Saturdays from 9.30am to 5.00pm throughout the year.
Programme Overview
The course tutor for the new year is Trevor Bissett.
- Module 1 Groupwork & Facilitation Skills/Reflective Learning
- Module 2 Theoretical Perspectives on Addiction
- Module 3 Drug & Alcohol Misuse in Contemporary Ireland
- Module 4 Approaches to Prevention Treatment & Rehabilitation
The full course schedule for 2026/27 will be released in October 2026.
Click here to view a sample schedule
Click here to view the 2025/26 Student Handbook
Fees
The course fee is €1,400.00 inclusive of a €50 non-refundable deposit.
Full payment must be made by 8 October 2026.
Please click here to view the Fees Policy
Applications
Applications for the 2026/27 academic year will open in May 2026.
If you wish to apply for the 2026/27 course, please complete the Student Application Form below.
While there are no strict eligibility criteria, applications will be assessed based on the applicant’s ability to:
- Demonstrate capacity to complete written assignments
- Attend classes consistently
- Engage appropriately in class discussions
- Fully complete the application form
Applicants may also be invited to meet with the course organisers to discuss their application.
The closing date for applications is 4 September 2026.
Please note that places are limited to 25 participants, and the course is likely to reach capacity before the closing date.
If all places are filled, a waiting list will be established based on the application criteria and the date of application. Should a place become available, it will be offered to the next eligible applicant on the waiting list. Full payment will be required at that stage to secure the place.
Privacy Policy
Admin Fee & Application Form
To apply for the course please first pay the €50 Admin Fee to access the Application Form. The fee is non-refundable.