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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A B.Sc. (Hons) Computing Science (Games Development)
Classroom Based, Computer Game Design Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis Computing Science course has been finely tuned by the Faculty to deliver programmes that are not only academically strong but also reflect the needs of the computing industry.
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A 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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A 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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Accounting Technician - Second Year (ATI)
Classroom Based, Accountancy Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - Crumlin, Co. DublinThis 2nd year course provides a professional qualification from the Accounting Technicians in Ireland. Accounting Technicians are skilled support staff working in the accounting & finance areas. This course can provide students with the following: A recognised business qualification with the option to undertake further professional studies Better job opportunities within a wide range of…
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Accounting Technician With IT Applications
Classroom Based, Accountancy Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - Rathmines, Co. DublinThe Accounting Technician With IT Applications course may lead to employment as a technician or to professional studies with ACCA, ACA, CIMA and DPA where it allows exemptions. Course Modules: First Year: Financial Accounting,Taxation,Law & Ethics,Business Management. Second Year:Advanced Financial Accounting,Advanced Taxation,Management Accounting,Integrated Accounting Systems.
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Activities of Living Patient Care (QQI Level 5)
Distance Learning, Patient Care Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinThis Activities of Living Patient Care award will: Facilitate the learner to gain understanding of the Activities of Living and its application to client care. Facilitate the learner to gain knowledge and competency in the delivery of holistic care to clients/patients and understand the importance of promoting of quality of life for client /patient. Facilitate…
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Advanced Animal Science Level 6
Classroom Based, Animal Science Course by Cathal Brugha FET - Dublin City North, Co. DublinAnimal Science; Animal Behaviour; Team Leadership; Work Experience; Wild Animal Management; Animal Grooming; Grooming Science; Canine Obedience & Training; Kennel & Cattery Management
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Advanced Business and Office Administration
Classroom Based, Business Administration Course by Dundrum College of Further Education - Dundrum, Co. DublinAim The course offers a challenging and rewarding programme which gives the student an opportunity to expand their knowledge, understanding and skills in business, computing and financial areas. Modules include Administration Practice Team Leadership Spreadsheets Word Processing Payroll Manual and Computerised Accounts/Text Production Work Experience One module may be carried from Level 5 Work Experience…
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Advanced Business with Marketing - Listowel
Classroom Based, Business Administration Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryLearn the core principles of business management, marketing, and administration. WHAT WILL I STUDY? • Business Management (6N4310) • Human Resource Management (6N3750) • Work Experience (6N1946) • Business Law (6N4045) • Spreadsheets (6N4089) • Word Processing (6N4977) • Marketing Management (6N4188) • Payroll Manual & Computerised (6N4005) • Customer Service (6N0697)
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Advanced Certificate in Administration
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Business Administration Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - Rathmines, Co. DublinThis QQI Level 6 course is designed to allow the learner gain advanced knowledge and skills in the general area of office management and offers excellent higher education and career progression opportunities
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Advanced Certificate in Administration course
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Business Administration Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - Rathmines, Co. DublinAbout this Advanced Certificate in Administration course This course is designed to allow the learner gain advanced knowledge and skills in the general area of office management. The course aims to build on the solid foundation provided on completion of the Level 5 Business Award. Course Modules Mandatory Business Management Advanced Communications Personal and Professional Development…
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Advanced Certificate in Animal Healthcare
Classroom Based, Animal Care Course by Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute - Dun Laoghaire, Co. DublinDuration This is a Full-time One Year course which runs from September to May, 5 days a week. Overview This one year course is designed as a follow on from the QQI Level 5 Animal Healthcare course and is tailor-made to students who wish to progress in the animal area into a working life with…
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Advanced Certificate in Architectural Technology and Design
Classroom Based, Architecture Course by Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute - Dun Laoghaire, Co. DublinDuration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May, 4 days a week. Overview This course meets the needs of students who wish to develop a portfolio of valuable skills, for example: Architectural Drawing, CAD2D and 3D, Architectural Model Making and Design. These skills will equip students to find employment in…
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Advanced Certificate in Art and Design
Classroom Based, Graphic Art Course by Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE) - Coolock, Co. DublinThis Art and Design course offers students an excellent opportunity to further develop their artistic skills and creativity. The aim of the course is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge to work independently in a fine art and design context, or to progress to higher education. As part of the course students will…
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Advanced Certificate in Business
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Business Information Systems Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - Rathmines, Co. DublinThis QQI Level 6 course covers a wide range of business subjects and will give students a very strong foundation in management, marketing, sales, finance, law and economics. The course is designed to maximise the advanced-entry options to a range of degree programmes across our partner, higher-education colleges in Dublin. Career progression opportunities also.
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Advanced Certificate in Business QQI level 6 course
Classroom Based, Business Studies Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - Rathmines, Co. DublinBusiness QQI level 6 course aim This Business QQI level 6 course is designed to enable the successful learners to gain an in depth understanding of the role and function of accounting and finance within an organisation and business environment. It also offers the learners the opportunity to develop effective management skills with an understanding of…
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Advanced Certificate in Business Legal
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Business & Law Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - Rathmines, Co. DublinThis QQI Level 6 course is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge relating to legal practice. Students taking this advanced work based course will be prepared to take up employment as personal assistants in a legal environment
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Advanced Certificate in Computing and Networking (Software Development)
Classroom Based, Software Development Course by Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute - Dun Laoghaire, Co. DublinDuration This is a Full-time One Year course which runs from Sept. to May, 4 days a week, Exact details of the timetable will be given out to students during the induction process prior to class commencement in September. Overview This advanced course is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in the…
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Advanced Certificate in Furniture Design and Making
Classroom Based, Furnishings Course by Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute - Dun Laoghaire, Co. DublinDuration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May, 5 days a week. Overview DFEi has a long history of providing further education and training courses aimed at students who want to work in the furniture industry. Students develop essential craftsman’s skills to assist them in gaining employment in…
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Advanced Certificate in Office Administration and Management
Classroom Based, Business Administration Course by Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute - Dun Laoghaire, Co. DublinDuration This is a Full-time One Year course, which runs from September to May, 4 days a week. Exact details of the timetable will be given out to students during the induction process prior to class commencement in September. Overview This course is designed to allow students to gain the hard and soft skills…
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Advanced Certificate in Software Development
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Software Development Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - Rathmines, Co. DublinThis QQI Level 6 course aims to perfect programming skills learned at QQI Level 5 in order to attain advanced entry to Year 2 of Computer Science at TUD, NCI, IADT or Griffith College
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Advanced Certificate in Sound Engineering and Production - Level 6
Classroom Based, Sound Engineering Course by Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute - Dun Laoghaire, Co. DublinDuration This is a Full-time One Year course which runs from Sept. to May, 5 days a week, Exact details of the timetable will be given out to students during the induction process prior to class commencement in September. Overview This new one-year Level 6 course gives students the opportunity to further develop and…
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Advanced Social Studies (Social & Vocational Integration)
Classroom Based, Social Studies Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryAcquire the knowledge, skill and competence to provide a range of services in a social and vocational rehabilitation context and/or to progress to higher education and training with this Advanced Social Studies course. What will I study? Child Psychology (6N2023) Disability Awareness (6N1975) Health Promotion (6N2214) Person Centred Planning (6N2206) Positive Behavioural Support (6N2215)…
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Advanced TV and Digital Film Production (Level 6 QQI Award)
Classroom Based, TV Production Course by Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute - Dun Laoghaire, Co. DublinDuration This is a Full-time one-year course, which runs from September to May, 4 days a week. Exact details of the timetable will be given out to students during the induction process prior to class commencement in September. Overview This course is an excellent upskilling and portfolio course for students who wish to progress to…
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Advanced Certificate in News and Media in a Digital Age
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Journalism Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - Rathmines, Co. DublinThis QQI Level 6 course reflects the advancement of digital technology and publication of news on multiple platforms and gives students the tools to report the news in a constantly evolving media environment.
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Advertising & Graphic Design
Graphic Design Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - Crumlin, Co. DublinThis one year course is ideally suited to the student who has a creative flair and is interested in pursuing a career in Graphic Design or Advertising. It combines essential drawing skills with the use of modern creative media applications such as InDesign, Dreamweaver and Illustrator. This is a practical course providing students with the…
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Anatomy & Physiology (QQI Level 5)
Distance Learning, Healthcare & Medicine Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinThe purpose of this QQI validated Anatomy & Physiology award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to understand the structure and function of the human body. On successful completion of the modules the learner will have the skills to understand the interrelationships between systems of the body and recognise the…
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Animal Care / Animal Care Assistant
Practical, Animal Care Course by Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute - Dun Laoghaire, Co. DublinDuration This is a Full-time One Year course, which runs from September to May, 5 days a week. Exact details of the timetable will be given out to students during the induction process prior to class commencement in September. Overview This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and the skills to work…
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Animal Care - Clash Campus
Classroom Based, Animal Care Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryThis Animal Care course provides learners with fascinating insights into the health care, welfare needs and behaviour of a wide variety of small animals. What Will I Study? Animal Anatomy and Physiology (5N0750) Animal Behaviour (5N0751) Animal Welfare (5N0753) Biology (5N2746) Communications (5N0690) Mathematics (5N1833) Veterinary Assisting Skills (5N1363) Work Experience (5N1356)
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Animal Care - Listowel Campus
Classroom Based, Animal Care Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryThis Animal Care QQI level 5 course provides learners with fascinating insights into the health care, grooming, welfare needs and behaviour of a wide variety of small animals. What will I Study? • Animal Anatomy and Physiology (5N0750) • Animal Behaviour (5N0751) • Animal Grooming (5N0752) • Animal Welfare (5N0753) • Biology (5N2746) • Communications…
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Animal Science Level 5
Classroom Based, Animal Science Course by Cathal Brugha FET - Dublin City North, Co. DublinAnimal Welfare; Animal Grooming; Animal Behaviour; Small Animal Husbandry & Housing; Biology; Animal Anatomy & Physiology; Maths- optional; Veterinary Assisting; Work Experience; Communications; Word Processing
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Animation (Creative Media)
Classroom Based, Animation Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryStep into the exciting world of animation and see the possibilities. What Will I Study? Animation Drawing Studies (5N1830) Computer 3D Modelling & Animation (5N1603) Computer Illustrated Graphics (5N1929) Digital Editing (5N1438) Drawing (5N1862) Figure Studies (5N1869) Personal Professional Development (5N2985) Team-working (5N1367)
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Animation QQI Award Level 5 – 5M1985
Classroom Based, Animation Course by Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE) - Coolock, Co. DublinQQI Award Level 5 – 5M1985, Higher National Diploma in Animation, leading to a Top-up (Hons) Degree in CDCFE** Animators specialise in TV and Film creation for 2D and 3D animated productions. Their work includes character design, animation and creative development through the use of 2D and 3D animation specialist software. They have a strong…
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Applied Science (Laboratory Techniques)
Classroom Based, Laboratory Practice Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryThis Applied Science programme provides an introduction to the world of science and covers a variety of subjects related to laboratory sciences. What Will I Study? Biology (5N2746) Chemistry (5N2747) Communications (Community) (5N0070) Laboratory Skills (5N2751) Maths (5N1833) Nutrition (5N2029) Physics (5N1460) Work Experience (Community) (C50092)
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Applied Social Studies Denny Street Campus
Classroom Based, Social Studies Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryThis is a one-year full time Applied Social Studies programme offering an introduction to the theory and practice of social studies and psychology aiming to increase awareness of the practical applications of social and psychological theory. What will I study? Communications (5N0690) Human Growth & Development (5N1279) Intercultural Studies (5N0765) Psychology (5N0754) Social Studies (5N1370)…
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Applied Social Studies - Listowel Campus
Classroom Based, Social Studies Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryThis is a one-year full time Applied Social Studies programme offering an introduction to the theory and practice of social studies and psychology aiming to increase awareness of the practical applications of social and psychological theory. What will I Study? • Communications (5N0690) • Human Growth & Development (5N1279) • Intercultural Studies (5N0765) • Psychology…
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Applied Social Studies – Young Adults
Classroom Based, Social Studies Course by Liberties College - DublinThis is a broad academic introduction to social studies and social care. As an access programme this course caters particularly to those who wish to progress to Higher Education or further professional training.
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Apprenticeship: Carpentry and Joinery (SOLAS Award Advanced Craft Certificate)
Practical, Carpentry Course by Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute - Dun Laoghaire, Co. DublinDuration Block release as part of the apprenticeship (11 weeks for phase 4 and 10 weeks for phase 6.) Please note that application to this programme is through SOLAS and not DFEi. Overview An apprenticeship is a training and education programme, which mixes learning in a college such as DFEi with work-based learning in a…
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Approaches to Early Childhood Education - QQI Level 5
Distance Learning, Early Childhood Education Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinThe purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the philosophy and practice underpinning a specific approach to Early Childhood Education, to include one of the following Montessori, Froebel, Steiner or Weikart. Module objectives: To familiarise the learner with various educational theorists and their programmes suitable for…
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Architectural Design and Technology Foundation course
In-house Training, Architecture Course by Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE) - Coolock, Co. DublinFollow the Art & Design Department & Architecture Course on Instagram Architecture is a rewarding field of work and study that calls for both creative and technical skill in the design of buildings and environments. This architecture course is designed to provide learners with the opportunity to develop skills and to prepare a portfolio…