Business courses in Ireland

The Diploma in Local Government Studies is designed to amplify and build on the foundation coverage of legislation provided by the Certi cate in Local Government Studies. It provides a more in-depth and analytical treatment of the main local authority services in Ireland. The programme is aimed at those working in Local Government in Ireland…

Learn everything you need to know to become a professional makeup artist in this free online cosmetics diploma course. This diploma course teaches you how to apply professional-level makeup for a variety of different looks and occasions, including films and photoshoots. We investigate what motivates people to approach makeup artists and layout the techniques used…

This one-year, part-time Diploma addresses key subjects in modern management theory and practice. It seeks to equip both those who have some management responsibilities and those who hope to attain a management position with the requisite knowledge to make a valuable contribution to the strategic direction of their organisation and to advance their own career.…

This one-year, part-time Diploma explores key subjects in modern management theory and practice. It seeks to equip both those currently working in management and those who hope to obtain management positions with the requisite skills to make a valuable contribution to the strategic direction of their organisation and to advance their own career. The subjects…

Overview This diploma explores key areas in modern management theory and practice. The course will provide newly appointed managers, the self-employed and those interested in enhancing personal performance with the key skills and knowledge required of a today’s professional manager. Students will be introduced to the principles of management, human resource management, organisational communications and…

Our comprehensive management course puts you on track to lead your team to success! While many managers are promoted because of their excellent personal performance, this change in role requires the development of new skills to achieve success. This diploma will help you build on the practical skills and knowledge obtained through our certificate courses and hone…

This one-year, part-time Diploma explains and analyses the components of effective marketing. It focuses on the principles and techniques that contemporary marketers are expected to understand and apply. Suitable for those with no prior knowledge of this subject, it will consider both the position of the marketing function in modern organisations – and how it…

This part-time Diploma explains and analyses the components of effective marketing. It focuses on the principles and techniques that contemporary marketers are expected to understand and apply. Suitable for those with no prior knowledge of this subject, it will explain both the position of the marketing function in modern organisations and how it relates to…

Overview Marketing communications and the marketing profession have changed drastically in the last years becoming more complex and highly competitive. This diploma offers an in-depth overview of the marketing profession, an understanding of the concepts and processes involved to effectively place products or services in the market. This course will teach practical skills in relation…

Learn about marketing management and modern market research techniques with this free Marketing Management course. This free online marketing management course will show you the main aspects of and tools involved in important market research processes today. You will also be shown the main marketing strategies that suit different types of companies, and how to…

Learn how medical assistants handle healthcare coding and billing in this free online medical administration course. There are many facets to medical coding and billing. This medical administration course discusses the role of medical assistants and support staff who handle healthcare administration. We discuss the importance of obtaining appropriate codes to ensure that insurance companies…

Master the administrative skills you need to work as a medical secretary in this free online healthcare support course. Are you curious about the requirements for becoming a medical secretary? This course introduces you to the profession’s job profile, qualities required and responsibilities. We explore the filing systems used in medical offices and establish the…

Learn how to deal with common organizational issues and become a more effective HR manager, with this free course. This free online course in human resource management course will teach you how to effectively coordinate between your ogranisation and its employees. Becoming a top-notch HR Manager involves more than management functions like planning, organizing, directing,…

Benefiting from over 30 years’ experience, Fitzwilliam Institute’s online Diploma in New Product Development Project Management course features: Comprehensive modules covering all aspects of new product development project management: Project Initiation, Project Identification, Building the Project Management Team, Project Management Leadership, Project Management Planning and Organisation Process, Project Management Negotiation Skills, Project Management Conflict Resolution,…

Overview This practical programme is designed for professionals who wish to acquire the skills and knowledge required to work efficiently and effectively in a modern office environment. It offers instruction in office management and administration functions, paying particular attention to the use of Information Technology applications that are key to efficient office management.   Programme…

Learn the central principles and practices that drive smart operations management in this free online diploma course. This diploma course explains the role of an operations manager and breaks down the key decision-making skills that define the job. We show you how to ensure the smooth running of your business’ operation as you coordinate the…

Benefiting from over 30 years’ experience, Fitzwilliam Institute’s online Diploma in Organisational Project Management course features: Comprehensive modules covering all aspects of organisational project management: Project Initiation, Project Identification, Building the Project Management Team, Project Management Leadership, Project Management Planning and Organisation Process, Project Management Negotiation Skills, Project Management Conflict Resolution, Project Management Quality Management,…

Gain a Diploma to match your experience, and become a Certified Payroll Practitioner! Gain the Payroll knowledge you need to stand out from the crowd with our accredited Diploma in Payroll. This advanced online course takes approximately 200 hours to complete and combines six qualifications into one. It will further enhance your payroll skills, enabling you…

This free online diploma course shows you how to support the treatment of physical therapy patients as an assistant. This course teaches you how to help patients improve their mobility and manage pain and other chronic conditions. A physical therapist aide plays an essential role in helping patients recover from injuries. This course identifies the…

Project Management 1.  Intro to Project Management Course Background to Project Management.  What is a project?  Why do we need to plan? Common Mistakes.  Leadership and structure within the Project.  Stakeholder interaction 2. Start Planning and don’t stop until the project is over Bounding the Goal of the project – Objectives, stakeholders, constraints, assumptions. Determining…

Overview DBS is happy to announce its Project Management course based in our Dublin City Centre campus. Project Management is of growing importance to organisations because it deals effectively with the management of change. Organisations are beginning to realise that the traditional form of management cannot deal with the dynamics and resulting chaos of the…

Benefiting from over 30 years’ experience, Fitzwilliam Institute’s online Diploma in Project Management course features: Comprehensive modules covering all aspects of project management: Project Initiation, Project Identification, Building the Project Management Team, Project Management Leadership, Project Management Planning and Organisation Process, Project Management Negotiation Skills, Project Management Conflict Resolution, Project Management Quality Management, Risk Management…

This free online diploma course teaches you how to implement project phases like a professional that gets things done. This diploma course guides you through every aspect of project management in a clear and simple manner. We lay out the crucial phases of the system development lifecycle: analysis, planning, design and evaluation. We then delve…

Benefiting from over 30 years’ experience, Fitzwilliam Institute’s Online Diploma in Administration Project Management course features: Comprehensive modules covering all aspects of administration project management: Administration Project Management Initiation, Administration Project Management Scoping, Administration Project Management Teambuilding and Leadership, Risk Management, Time Management and Administration Project Management Evaluation, among many others. In addition, Public Relations…

Project Management is a central part of every business, and project management skills are in high-demand as companies recognise their importance to organisational success and the bottom line. Project management skills are applicable across all functional areas and business sectors. This programme will support you to develop a range of skills, tools and techniques essential…

This is a two-year, part-time programme. The first year is the Certificate in Public Management and the second year allows students to take a subject in an area of particular relevance to them. Students take four subjects from a choice of six streams: Public Management; Healthcare Management; Local Government; Law and the Administration of Justice;…

Benefiting from over 30 years’ experience, Fitzwilliam Institute’s Online Diploma in Quality Control Project Management course features: Comprehensive modules covering all aspects of Quality Control  Project Management: Quality Control Project Initiation, Quality Control  Project Identification, Building the Project Management Team, Quality Control Project Management Leadership, Quality Control Project Management Planning and Organisation Process, Project Management…

Learn essential modern quality management standards and how to effectively apply quality management practices today. This free online Diploma in Quality Management course will introduce you to crucial quality management standards and concepts. The course will also give you a rundown of the quality management concepts such as Cost of Quality and Total Quality Management(TQM).…

Learn how to perform the duties of a receptionist effectively in this free online office administration training course. Do you consider yourself to be productive and organised? Are you good at multitasking, meeting deadlines and working with people? If so, you might make a superb receptionist who assists with key roles and services to ensure…

Learn how to manage a retail outlet and ensure that it reaches its full potential with this free online diploma course. Get to grips with running any kind of retail store with this diploma course. We explore all aspects of managing your own outlet, including choosing a location and hiring a cohesive team, budgeting, security…