What We Do

We collaborate creatively with both public and private sector organisations, working at the intersections of policy, research, practice and upskilling. Our teams are diverse by design. We leverage the distinct perspectives and experience of our team members to deliver deeply informed, future-oriented and high-quality outputs. 

  • We draw upon inclusive and creative approaches to conduct robust research for our clients. Our interdisciplinary team employ qualitative and quantitative methods to:  

    • Capture and amplify stakeholder voices and perspectives  

    • Benchmark national and international comparators 

    • Identify skills gaps and undertake training needs analysis  

    • Conduct programme monitoring and review activities 

    • Undertake process and impact evaluations  

    We develop and utilise theories of change to develop context-sensitive indicators, differentiate outputs from outcomes, consider medium and long-term impacts arising from interventions, and set out findings in evidence-based publication standard reports to inform future planning and resource allocation.  

  • Our team have a breadth of experience in curriculum development, teaching and learning enhancement, programme portfolio management and learning design. We work with providers of education and training to develop new accredited and unaccredited training programmes, ranging from microlearning and micro-credentials to major awards.  

    We also work with providers seeking to review and innovate within their existing programmes. Our team members have delivered learning design and teacher education programmes worldwide, including in Ireland, the UK, Australia, Spain, Italy, Kazakhstan, Tunisia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Japan, South Korea and the UAE.   

  • We work with providers of education, training and industry upskilling programmes to develop capacity in areas including quality assurance, teaching and learning, blended learning and learner support. We help our clients to navigate regulatory requirements, prepare for institutional reviews, engage with approval or validation panels and step through a range of QQI processes. We also work directly with learner facing teams, helping industry trainers and academic faculty expand their skills, confidence and knowledge facilitating learning.   

    Our services include membership of external independent expert review panels and the provision of high standard, sector-informed reporting. We safeguard our clients’ confidentiality.