HAI’s aim is to raise overall standards within the sector by providing cost-competitive and time-effective access to relevant, high quality training courses and learning material. All our trainers are familiar with the industry and tailor their material to be sector-specific. We do this through:
  • Classroom Training – Developing high quality, cost-effective training courses from entry-level to senior management staff.
  • HAI Certificate in Hardware Retail & Merchanting – Our 9-month long training and development programme, designed to equip employees in hardware retail/merchanting with the skills, product knowledge and confidence to flourish and grow in their role.

Hardware Association Ireland Courses and Options

Classroom Training

Browse our Training Catalogue comprising hand-picked courses and workshops, all tailored to the needs of the hardware & building materials sector.

HAI Certificate in Hardware Retail & Merchanting

Our 9-month developmental programme for hardware retail/merchanting employees

Other Training & Development Resources

Retrofit for Sales

Ready your team for Retrofit at Mount Lucas with this free one-day course for the hardware & building materials sector

National Sales Apprenticeship

developed in collaboration with industry experts and supported by MSLETB, is designed to provide committed, adaptable, and highly skilled individuals who can drive growth for businesses across Ireland