Post Leaving Certificate Courses 

Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses provide an alternative pathway after secondary school. These courses focus on practical skills and industry-relevant qualifications, leading to employment or progression to higher education. Explore a wide range of fields, from business and technology to healthcare and the arts.

Here are some insightful facts about PLC courses from CareersPortal.ie

Donegal ETB are providers of many PLC courses in Donegal.  You can find their catalog of courses and locations by visiting their dedicated page here.  You'll find the costs assocaited and other useful information there. There are other providers of PLC courses throughout the country so research what and where you'd like to study. 

Many PLCs offer internationally recognised QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) qualifications, often at Levels 5 and 6 of the National Framework. 

PLC courses prepare you to enter the workplace or to continue studying. 

PLC courses award you points for the work you have completed. There is a calculator available to help add up these points here. 

From there you can use your PLC qualification to gain access to other courses, furthering your qualifications and experience. You can use this tool to view the courses available after PLC completion.