Courses by QQI
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is a state agency established by the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012.
Their functions include those previously carried out by these bodies:
- Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC)
- Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC)
- Irish Universities Quality Board (IUQB)
- National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI)
Qualifications, Standards, Awards, Recognition
Firstly, QQI is responsible for maintaining the ten-level National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). They are also an awarding body and set standards for awards they make in the NFQ.
Furthermore, the agency validates education and training programmes. They make extensive awards in the further education and training sector including in the Education and Training Boards.
They also make awards in higher education. These are mainly to students attending private colleges and educational institutions. Universities and Institutes of Technology generally make their own awards.
QQI also provide advice on recognition of foreign qualifications in Ireland and on the recognition of Irish qualifications abroad.
Quality Assurance
In addition, QQI review the effectiveness of quality assurance in further and higher education and training providers in Ireland. This includes the Universities, Institutes of Technology, Education and Training Boards. It also includes providers in the private further and higher education and training sectors (availing of QQI awards).
IEM
Another function of QQI is to authorise the use of an International Education Mark (IEM) for providers.
This is awarded to providers of education and training (including English language training) who have demonstrated compliance with a statutory code of practice in the provision of education and training to international students.
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Certificate in Pre-University Marketing
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Marketing Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - Rathmines, Co. DublinThe Pre-University Marketing certificate is an exciting introduction to traditional and digital marketing, along with modules in IT, PR and Entrepreneurial Skills. Excellent higher education & career progression opportunitiesopportunities
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Certificate in Retail and Merchandising
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Sales & Retail Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - Rathmines, Co. DublinThis QQI Level 5 course will provide students with the fundamentals of professional retail practice. Students will learn and acquire a core set of skills to equip them for both the workplace and higher education if they choose a progression route. Essential modules for working in retail include Retail Selling and Customer Care.
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Certificate in Screen Media Production for Small to Medium Enterprises
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Film Production Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinAre you looking for a video production course for your business? Perhaps you run a business and understand the power of online video content to connect directly with your clients and customers? Maybe your sales and marketing department needs to bring online content creation in-house so you can be in control of your brand? Or…
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Certificate in Screen Production
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Film Production Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinAre you an aspiring filmmaker? Have you always wondered what it would be like to make a short film rather than just watch one? Maybe you’re an amateur filmmaker who’d like to bring some professionalism to your productions? The Certificate in Screen Production gives learners the skills to conceive ideas and develop them into original…
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Certificate in Secretarial Administration
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Administration Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - Rathmines, Co. DublinThe QQI Level 5 Secretarial course is a well established course in Rathmines College and is designed to provide students with the necessary practical and interpersonal skills to work successfully in the administration/reception areas of small to large size business entities
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Certificate in Self-Caring Practice in Occupational Contexts
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Development Studies Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis Self-Caring Practice programme supports learners from all professional backgrounds to critically engage with self-awareness theories and to identify personal strengths and vulnerabilities which may impact on both their personal and professional lives. In doing so, learners develop the skills to apply appropriate self-care strategies and build their resilience.
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Certificate in Social Media and Public Relations
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Public Relations Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - Rathmines, Co. DublinThe QQI Level 5 course will teach students the fundamental skills in Social and Digital Media, Web Design and Entrepreneurial skills. It will be underpinned by very practical applications including Marketing and Public Relations. Students will be eligible to apply for progression through the CAO to various Higher Education Business and Marketing courses as well…
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Certificate in Software Skills for Trust and Safety Professionals
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Computing Science Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinDevelop the industry-specific computer programming and machine learning skills to support Trust and Safety teams. This Certificate in Software Skills programme is aimed at trust and safety or content moderation professionals who wish to develop technology-specific software skills with a focus on data processing and management theory, tools and techniques.
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Certificate in Sound Engineering and Music Production
Sound Engineering Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview Located at Rory Gallagher Corner and the Temple Bar Music Centre (The Button Factory), the Sound Training College has been setting standards in audio education for over 30 years. A variety of full and part time courses to suit all learners are offered in Music Production, Sound Engineering, Live Sound, Lighting and Festival Management.…
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Certificate in Sustainability in Interior Design
Interior Design Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinEnhance your knowledge and skills in Sustainability in Interior Design. Delivered by the Design Faculty, this exciting course has been created for those who come from an interior design background and who wish to advance and enhance their knowledge, skills and competencies in sustainability in interior design by formulating and implementing sustainable approaches when designing…
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Certificate in Tourism with Business
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Tourism & Hospitality Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - Rathmines, Co. DublinThis QQI Level 5 course is designed to provide the learner with an appropriate base of relevant knowledge and the skills needed to pursue a career in the tourism industry to work at home or abroad in Hotel reception, visitor attractions, travel agencies, hotels and heritage centres.
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Certificate in TV Production and Design Practices
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Film Production Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThe programme is intended for learners who have an interest in art, design and film and TV production but have not yet completed a related programme and who do not have a portfolio of work. The programme provides an opportunity for learners to explore and experiment across a range of TV production and design disciplines…
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Certificate in Visual Effects for Screen and Virtual Reality
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Film Production Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThe programme is perfect if you’re interested in visual effects and virtual reality but have not yet completed a related programme and need to build a portfolio of VFX work. The programme provides you with an opportunity to historically contextualise theoretical concepts as you explore and experiment across a range of VR and VFX software…
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Certificate in Web, Interaction and UX Design
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Web Design Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis part-time, blended programme is comprised of two modules – Web Design and Interaction Design – delivered over 6 months This level 7, 15 ECTS, certificate in Web, Interaction, and UX Design focuses on an introduction to development and application of digital design skills in the context of web, interaction and user experience (UX). This part-time,…
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Challenging Behaviour (Blended Learning)
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Health Care Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryThis course is designed to equip the learner with knowledge and skills in supporting individuals with learning disability who present with challenging behaviour. The course is scheduled to run online 1 evening a week, Wednesday from 6.30pm to 9.30pm for 12 weeks. The initial class and all assessments will take place in the Monavalley Campus…
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Child Development and Play
Classroom Based, Child Development Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryThe aim of this course is to enable the learner to work under direct supervision, providing assistance and support within an Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) setting and or to progress to further education and training. This course is scheduled to run 2 evenings a week, Monday and Wednesday, from 6.30 pm to 9.30…
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Child Development (QQI Level 5)
Childcare Course by Limerick College of Further Education - LimerickThis Child Development course is suitable for individuals wishing to acquire skills and knowledge of child development from 0-6 years and to promote good practice, equality of opportunity and respect for diversity in lifestyles, religion and culture.
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Child Development (QQI Level 5) (Online)
Online Learning, Childcare Course by Limerick College of Further Education - LimerickThis Child Development course is suitable for individuals wishing to acquire skills and knowledge of child development from 0-6 years and to promote good practice, equality of opportunity and respect for diversity in lifestyles, religion and culture.
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Child Psychology - CPD Course
Online Learning, Child Development Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinThe aim of this online professional development Child Psychology course is to provide the learner with the necessary theoretical knowledge relating to child psychology, as well as an understanding of how that theoretical knowledge is relevant in applied contexts as reflected, for example, in best educational practice being tied to the cognitive level of the child. Thus, until…
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Child Youth & Family Studies
Social Studies Course by Institute of Technology Carlow - Carlow Town, Co. CarlowThe Master of Arts in Child, Youth & Family Studies will provide learners with critical thinking tools to enable them to manage and lead services that develop the potential of children, youth and families and visualise new possibilities for better service provision in the sector. The programme is designed to provide the knowledge, skills and…
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Childcare and Additional Needs
Classroom Based, Childcare Course by CTI Senior College of Further Education - Clonmel, Co. TipperaryThe purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a range of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) settings and/or to progress to higher education and training. It also prepares students to fulfil the role of Special Needs Assistant or…
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Childcare Courses Online
Distance Learning, Childcare Course by Chevron College - Wexford Town, Co. WexfordQQI Accredited online courses Start anytime, no set starting date Complete in 12 months 120 credits This Level 5 Childcare Course Online Certificate is designed with Early Years Educators, and the children they will engage with in mind. The aim of the programme is to enable learners to develop the knowledge, skills, and competence…
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Childcare Courses Online
Online Learning, Childcare Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinQQI Accredited online courses Complete in 40 weeks 120 credits New ELC Major Award Online. This brand new single stage online programme leading to the new QQI Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning & Care Major Award has been designed to meet the new professional award standards of Early Learning & Care (ELC) at Level 5.…
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The Childcare Management Advanced Certificate is suited to participants who have already achieved Level 5 Certificate or equivalent in Childcare or related areas and who wish to develop their career opportunities. Learners who complete this course will be in a position to work in a management / supervisory capacity in a variety of childcare services…
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The Childcare Studies programme equips learners with the practical skills necessary for employment in the childcare services sector. Students will study a range of core subjects and specialisms enabling them to pursue their particular areas of interest. On completing the course, students can go directly into employment in a variety of Childcare Services or to…
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Childminding Practice (QQI Level 5) (Online & Class based)
Childcare Course by Limerick College of Further Education - LimerickThis Early Childhood Education programme is designed to provide individuals with opportunities to acquire the skills and knowledge to plan, implement and evaluate a suitable programme of activities for a quality school age childcare setting.
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Children with Additional Needs (QQI Level 5)
Distance Learning, Childcare Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinThis QQI Children with Additional Needs module is designed to enable the learner develop skills, gain knowledge and attitudes necessary to work with children who have additional needs. The learner will gain an understanding of the support needed to ensure children are fully included and integrated in a variety of care and educational environments. It…
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Children with Additional Needs (QQI Level 5)
Classroom Based, Childcare Course by Limerick College of Further Education - LimerickThis Children with Additional Needs course is suitable for those who wish to equip themselves with the knowledge, skill and competence to work effectively and efficiently with young children with additional needs. It aims to provide the participant with an understanding of special needs and associated issues.
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Children With Additional Needs (QQI Level 5) (Online)
Online Learning, Childcare Course by Limerick College of Further Education - LimerickThis Children with Additional Needs course is suitable for those who wish to equip themselves with the knowledge, skill and competence to work effectively and efficiently with young children with additional needs. It aims to provide the participant with an understanding of special needs and associated issues.
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Civil, Mechanical and Electronics Engineering
Classroom Based, Engineering Technology Course by CTI Senior College of Further Education - Clonmel, Co. TipperaryThis full time Further Education Civil, Mechanical and Electronics Engineering course provides the opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge, to enhance access to training, to acquire a recognised qualification and to progress to higher level programmes. The broad range of modules provides learners with a variety of experiences, with a focus on hands-on practical…