HAI Business Support Webinar Series: November 2025
October 22, 2025
Visitor registration is now open for The Hardware Show 2026
December 4, 2025
We’re delighted to launch Hardware Association Ireland’s Spring 2026 Training Schedule – a practical line-up of workshops and programmes designed specifically for the hardware and building materials sector.
With a mix of classroom and virtual sessions, this season’s schedule introduces new courses to support businesses as they adapt to evolving workforces, tighter resources and a fast-changing environment.
New for 2026!
B2B Supplier Sales: How to Sell at Trade Shows
28th January 2026 – Virtual
Ideal for anyone exhibiting at The Hardware Show 2026 or any other similar trade events, this half-day virtual workshop will give you the tips, skills and strategies to get the most out of the event, boost engagement and visits your stand, and to generate meaningful leads.
Core Coaching Skills for Manager and Leaders
3rd, 10th March 2026 – Onsite
This two-day course is designed to introduce core coaching skills to people managers and leaders. For anyone seeking to embed a more coaching culture into their organisation. Through theory, practical models and frameworks, this course is designed to drive behaviour change.
Whether you’re looking to upskill your team or streamline your operations, there’s something here for everyone.
| Date | Course Title | Trainer | Location | Duration | HAI Member € |
Non-Member € |
| Tuesday 20th January | Credit Control | Declan Flood | Zoom | ½ Day | 135 | 185 |
| Thursday 22nd January | Profit Maximisation | Declan Flood | Zoom | ½ Day | 135 | 185 |
| Wednesday 28th January | B2B Supplier Sales: How to Sell at Trade Shows | Terry Harmer | Zoom | ½ Day | 135 | 185 |
| Tuesday 24th February | Customer Service Excellence | Terry Harmer | Zoom | ½ Day | 135 | 185 |
| Wednesday 25th February | Digital Marketing & Social Media | Denis Jastrzebski | Zoom | ½ Day | 135 | 185 |
| Thursday 26th February | Selling Skills: Retailers/Merchants | Terry Harmer | Zoom | ½ Day | 135 | 185 |
| Tuesday 3rd, 10th March | Core Coaching Skills for Manager and Leaders | Claire Kelly | Onsite | 2 Days | 450 | 500 |
| Wednesday 11th March | Merchandising | James Burke | Zoom | ½ Day | 135 | 185 |
| Wednesday 25th March | AI for the Hardware Sector | Denis Jastrzebski | Zoom | ½ Day | 135 | 185 |
| tbc | Stock Control | James Burke | Zoom | ½ Day | 135 | 185 |
To book places or for any queries about training please contact Aoife Kinsella O’Reilly at aoife@hardwareassociation.ie or call 01 2980969.
