PPNConnect - collection of resources and trainings

Sep 19, 2026

Uploaded by Elsa

May 2020 member survey results inform a tailored PPNConnect training programme addressing a wide range of needs. The document lists each identified training requirement alongside a matching online resource already available for individuals and groups to use. It includes suicide prevention and awareness training options, guidance on revenue registrations and MyAccount tools, and practical materials for post-COVID-19 hygiene, infection control, return-to-work processes, and workplace safety planning. It also links to resources for digital skills, design tools, media and communications, grant application support, and additional topics such as report writing, staff management, and language learning.

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Training needs report and matching online resources

Suicide prevention and support trainings

Revenue registration and online government resources

Post-COVID-19 hygiene, infection control, and return-to-work guidance

Digital, design, media, and communications training resources

Grants and governance topics

Dear Members, In May 2020, we asked you to complete a sort survey to assess the current training needs across PPN Membership. Based on the survey response we have prepared a Training needs report (access the report here) from which we will tailor our training programme. As there was a broad range of training needs identified we have listed each response and have found a corresponding online resource for you that already exists, and which may be of use to you and your group. | Training requirement | Resource found | | --- | --- | | • Mental health training/ confidence Building/ Suicide Alertness Training for everyone | A new online Suicide Prevention training programme called START is now available in Ireland (please see flyer here) . The course was developed by LivingWorks in Canada and is seen as a step before SafeTALK. The target audience for this START training is anyone who has not attended SafeTALK or ASIST workshops in the past. It takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete START and is suitable for over 18s. If you are interested in completing the programme, please email Mary McGrath [at](at mary.mcgrath9@hse.ie)[ ](at mary.mcgrath9@hse.ie)[mary.mcgrath9@hse.ie](at mary.mcgrath9@hse.ie) and a licence will be issued to you. As this is a pilot phase, there are only a limited number of licences. Please only apply if you fully intend to complete the course.
• SafeTALK is a 3-hours suicide alertness training
• ASIST is a 2-day suicide first aid training
• Find out more on the HSE website here.
• Leaflet | | • Revenue MyAccount, [Gov.ie](Gov.ie), other government websites, how to register and use | • How to Register for [myAccount.ie](myAccount.ie) Youtube Video
• Revenue Ireland Youtube Channel | | • Hygiene post Covid- 19/ getting people back to work after the Covid19/ Preparing the workplace for return to work/ Managing clients post-Civil 19/ | • Re-opening The Voluntary Sector Webinar 24th June
• COVID-19 – Advice for Employers and Employees
• Return to work Safely Protocol
• Return to work templates and checklists
• Return to work form template
• Guidelines for Reopening Arts Centres
o Part 1 Business Continuity and Covid-19 Response Planning
Part 2 Covid-19 Occupational Safety, Health and Welfare | | Post Covid 19 health and safety/ Infection Control /Cleaning procedures | guidelines
Part 3 Creating a Safe Place of Assembly guidelines
• For information on the impact of COVID-19 on accreditation and conformity assessment, please click here
• Infection Prevention and Control Gretb course
• Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Facility
• Infection Prevention & Control Returning to Work Webinar (Covid 19 Guidelines)
• About Hygiene Course-Getting back to work
• Virus & Bacteria Infection Control Course
• IICP College: Online Workshop-Emerging from COVID-19 | | --- | --- | | • Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel Audio and Video editing Practical sessions on the above/ Using Excel/ Advanced Microsoft Word, Audio and video editing | • Microsoft Access free course
• Microsoft Excel free course
• Microsoft Excel free course
• Microsoft Word free course
• Microsoft Word Expert free course
• Microsoft PowerPoint free course | | • In the current climate how to setup online meetings/ Technical guidance on delivering online courses & workshops/
Lone/remote working and collaboration tools/ new ways of using existing technology to create more virtual meetings/ the use of social media, ie zoom, and other sites/ delivering events /workshops/ educational courses online | • See info \#PPNConnect info brief
• Ipad for Beginners Gretb course
• Computers for Beginners Gretb course
• Athenry Ipad Improvers | | • using online resources to deliver activities and information to people | • [https://www.carmichaelireland.ie/courses/marketing-and-sales-for](https://www.carmichaelireland.ie/courses/marketing-and-sales-for)non-profits/ | | • Grant Applic

FAQs

What is the purpose of the survey and this training needs report?

Members completed a survey in May 2020 to assess current training needs across PPN Membership. Based on the responses, a training needs report was prepared and will guide how the training programme is tailored.

How does the document help members find relevant training?

It lists each training requirement identified in the survey and pairs it with a corresponding online resource that already exists and may be used by individuals or their groups.

Which training areas related to COVID-19 are included?

The document includes resources on post-COVID-19 health and safety, infection control, cleaning procedures, creating safe places of assembly guidance, and return-to-work advice, templates, and checklists.

Sep 19, 2026

Uploaded by Elsa