Courses by Dundalk Institute of Technology - Awarding Body

The aim of this course is to up-skill existing science graduates and provide them with knowledge of the use and potential of biotechnology in food and animal feed production and processing. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/agriculture-food-and-animal-health/certificate-in-food-and-feed-biotechnology.html

This accredited programme is the first of its kind to be offered in Ireland and aims to support learners in the development of an appropriate level of knowledge, skill and understanding to enable them to appropriately recognise and respond to domestic abuse. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-the-fundamentals-of-understanding-and-responding-to-domestic-abuse.html  

This course is of particular interest to those who may wish to undertake safety officer roles in their companies and is designed for those working in the manufacturing sector, who would like to study on a part-time basis. This course is of particular interest to those who may wish to undertake safety officer roles in…

This part-time Certificate in Introduction to Digital Marketing will enable students to understand and exploit the potential opportunities provided by the rapidly changing variety of technologies involved in Digital Marketing in order to engage the ever-changing customer within a business context. Graduates will be provided with an introduction to the principles and practices of Digital…

The aim of this programme is to support and engage early years’ educators, managers, and supervisors in ethical, democratic leadership and effective management that promotes sustainable development in the early years sector. The programme is designed and developed to facilitate those working in the early years sector who wish to obtain knowledge and skills through…

This part-time course aims support nurses to increase their existing knowledge, skills and attitudes in leadership, management and quality initiatives in Intellectual Disability Services. This will contribute to graduates’ competence in enhancing service delivery for people with an intellectual disability. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-leadership,-management-and-quality-initiatives-in-intellectual-disability-services.html

Lean Six Sigma has become the fastest growing and most successful approach to continuous improvement across all industries regardless of size, position in the supply chain or service provided. Our Lean Six Sigma courses aim to provide students with a balance of theoretical learning and practical know-how in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-business-and-humanities/business-studies/certificate-in-lean-six-sigma-(green-belt).html

This programme, comprising 30 credits at Level 9 on the National Framework, consists of the first two modules of the Master of Arts in Learning and Teaching, which has been running in DkIT since 2010. This professional development programme is designed to support participants in improving their own practice. It is aimed at those involved in…

The aim of this Certificate in Management is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the general principles of management and organisational behaviour against the backdrop of economic and social sustainability. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-business-and-humanities/business-studies/certificate-in-management.html  

The Certificate in Management Fundamentals aims to introduce students to the general principles of management and communications to enable more effective management practice in the workplace. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-business-and-humanities/business-studies/certificate-in-management-fundamentals.html

This one-semester Certificate in Marketing course is designed to enable students to develop marketing strategies and price products and apply marketing techniques in practice. Graduates of this course will learn how to conduct market research and gain insights into different types of markets and how to connect with customers. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-business-and-humanities/business-studies/certificate-in-marketing.html  

This one-semester programme aims to introduce students to multidisciplinary approaches to understanding and responding to adult safeguarding. Students will study safeguarding from multiple perspectives, including the current context of adult safeguarding in Ireland; legal and policy frameworks; theories and concepts that guide safeguarding practices; and safeguarding within specific practice contexts. This will include opportunities for…

This 1-year part-time course provides key foundational knowledge in the areas of Computer Hardware, Systems and Networking. By understanding the concepts and theories underlying modern computer hardware, students will be able to operate and configure computer equipment, make informed equipment choices and use troubleshooting techniques and strategies to identify typical hardware and configuration problems. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-informatics-and-creative-arts/computing-science-and-mathematics/certificate-in-networking-and-system-administration.html

Advance your clinical practice by developing the necessary knowledge, skills, and competence to perform the Newborn Clinical Examination with the Certificate in Newborn Clinical Examination from Dundalk Institute of Technology. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-newborn-clinical-examination.html

This 1 semester part-time programme has been developed in conjunction with the HSE. Its aim is to enable the experienced registered nurse to develop knowledge and skills to practice as an ECT nurse in an approved centre and to integrate this knowledge into their practice. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-nursing-caring-for-the-adult-undergoing-electro-convulsive-therapy.html    

This programme aims to increase the knowledge, skills and competence of nurses caring for older people enabling them to recognise and respond to the deteriorating health and/or change in functional status of the person in a timely and proactive manner. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-nursing-contemporary-approaches-to-care-of-the-older-person.html

The aim of the programme is to develop and enhance nurses’ knowledge and skills to implement clinical interventions in supporting the complex health needs of persons with an intellectual disability. This programme will help the student to develop and advance their clinical skills to competently assess and manage prevalent health conditions among people with an…

The aim of the programme are to provide learners with opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills in the recognition and management of the deteriorating adult/patients. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-recognition-and-management-of-the-deteriorating-adult.html  

Recognising and responding to women with perinatal mental health conditions requires enhanced knowledge and skills. By closely assessing for change and interpreting early signs of psychological decline, healthcare professionals are more likely to identify deterioration and accelerate care in a timely and appropriate manner. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-perinatal-mental-health.html

The aim of this programme is to provide learners, from all health and social care disciplines and settings with the opportunity to develop the knowledge necessary to understand complex behaviours within diverse health and social care contexts, and to provide training to personnel to assist them preserve their personal safety while safely and effectively managing…

The Certificate in Programming is an introductory one-year part-time programme in which participants develop basic skills in programming, web development and databases. It aims to provide participants with the foundation skills to design and develop simple database web applications. Such skills are highly relevant in the business sector, they can be utilised within current employment…

This 1-year part-time online course will address the fundamental principles of renewable energy technologies and will bring learners through the basic mathematical, scientific and engineering principles. The course will address the fundamental principles of renewable energy technology and will bring learners through basic mathematics, science and engineering principles as they relate to renewable energy. Participants…

The aim of this programme is to enhance and provide the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to effectively plan, implement and evaluate school age childcare programmes. The programme will allow learners to critically examine the appropriate values, attitudes and dispositions for working in the area of school age childcare. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-school-age-childcare.html

This 2-semester long part-time course has been designed to help science, engineering and related graduates to re-skill or up-skill with the required knowledge and skills to assist them in gaining employment in the Healthcare, Manufacturing, Biopharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Devices and related Life Sciences industries. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/life-and-health-sciences/certificate-in-science-in-biopharmaceutical-manufacturing.html  

The aim of the Certificate in Science in professional nursing blended learning programme is to provide an accessible, innovative, flexible and practice-orientated sustainable programme to nurses. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/nursing,-midwifery-and-early-years/certificate-in-science-in-professional-nursing.html  

This 2 year part-time course is specifically developed for adults with intellectual disabilities with the aim that learners will develop a lifelong learning ethos with the promotion of inclusion to third level education. The purpose of this award is to enable the learners develop relevant knowledge and competence to be able to take his/her place…

This 2 semester, 10-credit programme has been developed in collaboration with Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College. This programme is targeted at holders of level 7 qualifications in Agriculture and related areas and it will cover the key in-demand subjects of Applied Soil Science and Digital Agriculture. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/agriculture-food-and-animal-health/certificate-in-soils-and-digital-agriculture.html  

This 1-year part-time programme is designed for anyone wanting to upskill their practical and technical skills of Sound Design and Implementation for Interactive Media. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-informatics-and-creative-arts/creative-arts-media-and-music/certificate-in-sound-design-and-implementation-for-interactive-media.html

This 1-year Level 7 programme seeks to offer individuals the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills and competencies and impart a holistic understanding of the dynamics of supply chains and to enhance their ability to continually improve supply chain performance. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-engineering/electronic-and-mechanical-engineering/certificate-in-supply-chain-management.html

This 10-credit programme has been developed in collaboration with Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College. This programme is targeted at holders of level 7 qualifications in Agriculture and related areas and it will cover the key in-demand subjects of Energy Management in Agriculture and Digital Agriculture. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/agriculture-food-and-animal-health/certificate-in-sustainable-agricultural-technologies-and-energy.html