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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Manual and Computerised Payroll & Bookkeeping - Killarney
Payroll Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryThis course is suitable for individuals with little or no experience in payroll or bookkeeping and would like to develop their knowledge and skills to operate and maintain both manual and computerised payroll and book-keeping systems. Why Will I Study? Induction – Basic (005321) Bookkeeping – Manual & Computerised (5N1354) Payroll – Manual & Computerised…
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Manual and Computerised Payroll & Bookkeeping - Tralee
Payroll Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryThis course is suitable for individuals with little or no experience in payroll or bookkeeping and would like to develop their knowledge and skills to operate and maintain both manual and computerised payroll and book-keeping systems. Why Will I Study? Induction – Basic (005321) Bookkeeping – Manual & Computerised (5N1354) Payroll – Manual & Computerised…
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Marine Angling Guiding (Dingle)
Classroom Based, Travel Management Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryMarine Angling Guides plan and implement fishing tours and escort groups of anglers on fishing trips to the best fishing locations around the coast of Ireland. This course will run in Dingle. What Will I Be Trained In? Angling and Safety (6N20234) Irish Tour Guiding (6N20229) Marine Angling (6N20235) …
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Marketing & PR
Classroom Based, Marketing Course by Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE) - Coolock, Co. DublinCourse Content for Marketing & PR. Marketing Practices Public Relations Behavioural Studies Statistics Communications Work Experience Advertising Digital Marketing Spreadsheet Methods
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Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Software Development
Classroom Based, Software Development Course by CCT College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis MSc in Applied Software Development utilises a carefully designed programme schedule with modules focused on advanced software development topics: Algorithms & Mathematical Methods, Information Retrieval and Data Mining, Research Methods & Professionalism, Software Design Methodologies, Cloud Services & Integration, Enterprise Software Development , Programming Paradigms, Systems Security and the Applied Software Development Project. The…
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Media Graduate Internship
Classroom Based, Digital Media Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryWork in a Media Production Team. Real Life. Real Work. Hands-on Experience.
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Media Production
Classroom Based, Media Production Course by Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE) - Coolock, Co. DublinVisit our channel here If you are someone who makes videos, records music, takes photographs, podcasts or has a genuine interest in the Media you consume, this is the course for you. Our alumni are Directors, Producers, Sound Designers, Camera people, Musicians, Editors, Comedians, Advertising Executives, Lighting Experts and more besides. We constantly engage with the…
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Medical Administration
Classroom Based, Business Course by Marino College of Further Education - Marino, Co. DublinCourse Overview This is a long-running Medical Administration course and has a good history of students gaining employment. It provides students with the necessary IT and administrative skills together with medical terminology to work in administration in a medical, dental or healthcare setting. Students are also given the option to study Legal Practice and Procedures…
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Medical Administration (Office Administration) - Listowel campus
Classroom Based, Business Administration Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryAn ideal route to a career as a Medical Secretary, Administrator or Receptionist. What will I Study? • Audio Transcription (5N1549) • Customer Service (5N0972) • Information & Administration (5N1389) • Medical Terminology (5N2428) • Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977) • Text Production (5N1422) • Word Processing (5N1358) • Work Experience (5N1356)
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Medical Administration (Office Administration) Tralee
Classroom Based, Healthcare Management Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryAn ideal route to a career as a Medical Secretary, Administrator or Receptionist. Why Will I Study? Audio Transcription (5N1549) Career Planning & Job seeking Skills (005047) Customer Service (5N0972) Information & Administration (5N1389) Medical Terminology (5N2428) Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977) Text Production (5N1422) Word Processing (5N1358) Work Experience (5N1356) Audio Transcription…
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Medical Administration (Office Administration) Tralee
Classroom Based, Healthcare Management Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryAn ideal route to a career as a Medical Secretary, Administrator or Receptionist. Why Will I Study? Audio Transcription (5N1549) Career Planning & Job seeking Skills (005047) Customer Service (5N0972) Information & Administration (5N1389) Medical Terminology (5N2428) Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977) Text Production (5N1422) Word Processing (5N1358) Work Experience (5N1356) Audio Transcription…
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Medical Administration (Office Administration) Tralee
Classroom Based, Healthcare Management Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryAn ideal route to a career as a Medical Secretary, Administrator or Receptionist. Why Will I Study? Audio Transcription (5N1549) Career Planning & Job seeking Skills (005047) Customer Service (5N0972) Information & Administration (5N1389) Medical Terminology (5N2428) Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977) Text Production (5N1422) Word Processing (5N1358) Work Experience (5N1356) Audio Transcription…
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Medical Secretary
Classroom Based, Business Course by Dundrum College of Further Education - Dundrum, Co. DublinAim This course prepares students for employment opportunities in a medical setting using the latest software. The course provides training in the use of office productivity software (Microsoft) as well as medical software i.e. the Helix Practice Manager application. This software is widely used in hospitals and General Practitioner settings. Emphasis is also placed on…
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MSc Interactive Digital Media
Digital Marketing Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis multidisciplinary course is at the intersection of design, computing and content development. Students develop a cutting-edge skillset using industry-standard, modern technology. Plan, design & build interactive digital products and experiences. Challenge the history of design with a deep dive on design theory and project to the future to anticipate the interactive needs of future generations.…
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Music Performance (Music)
Classroom Based, Music Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryLearn about music performance in a variety of settings. What Will I Study? Communications (5N0690) Event Production (5N1374) Music Industry Studies (5N1458) Music Performance (5N1301) Music Theory & Practice (5N1849) Personal Professional Development (5N2985) Sound Engineering & Production (5N1900) Team-working (5N1367)
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Musical Instrument Making and Repair
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. Overview Students on this course will be introduced to the fundamentals of making and repairing stringed and fretted musical instruments, both acoustic and electric. Students will make their own musical instrument for example a mandolin or a guitar. They will…
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National Tour Guiding - Killarney
Classroom Based, Humanities & Social Sciences Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryDevelop the professional, technical, social and administrative skills needed to deliver a professional tour guiding experience. National Tour Guides can work anywhere in Ireland.# What Will I Study? Irish National Heritage & Culture (6N20231) Irish Tour Guiding (6N20229) National Tour Management (6N20230) Why Should I Apply? You…
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National Traineeship in Professional Cookery Stage 1 in Professional Cookery(Catering Industry Only)
Cookery Courses Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - Crumlin, Co. DublinThe National Chef Traineeship is designed to enable chefs to learn on the job while formalising their training on a day release basis in Crumlin College. The course is based on a solid foundation of practical culinary skills and techniques reinforced by a formal academic qualification -Advanced Certificate in Professional Cookery. Successful graduates of Stage…
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Nursing Studies
Classroom Based Course by Dundrum College of Further Education - Dundrum, Co. DublinAim This course serves as a foundation for those who wish to pursue a career in the nursing profession or to progress to other related areas in higher education. It also enables the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills, and competence to work under supervision in a variety of hospital and other healthcare settings. Modules…
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Nursing Studies
Classroom Based, Nursing 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. 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 enhance students’ awareness and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse. It…
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Nursing Studies - Denny Street Campus
Classroom Based, Nursing Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryDevelop the theoretical and practical skills for nursing with this Nursing Studies QQI Level 5 course at Kerry College.
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Nursing Studies - Listowel Campus
Classroom Based, Nursing Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryDevelop the theoretical and practical skills for nursing with this Nursing Studies course at Kerry College. WHAT WILL I STUDY? • Anatomy and Physiology (5N0749) • Care Skills (5N2770) • Communications (5N0690) • Human Growth & Development (5N1279) • Infection Prevention & Control (5N3734) • Nursing Theory & Practice (5N4325) • Palliative Care Support (5N3769)…
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Occupational Therapy Assistant (Health Service Skills)
In-house Training, Nursing Course by Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE) - Coolock, Co. DublinThe Occupational Therapy Assistant (Health Service Skills) course is designed to equip the learner with the opportunity of obtaining a Major QQI Level 5 Award in Health Service Skills 5M3782. This course aims to equip the learner with the necessary skills required to progress on to potential employment as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) or…
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Office Administration - Clash Road Campus
Classroom Based, Business Administration Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryThis Office Administration QQI level 5 certificate programme is designed for those considering a career in an office environment. What Will I Study? Word Processing (5N1358) Text Production (5N1422) Information & Administration (5N1389) Bookkeeping – Manual & Computerised (5N1354) Customer Service (5N0972) Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977) Work Experience (5N1356) Audio Transcription (5N1549)
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Office Administration for Business, Legal and Medical Practices
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. Exact details of the timetable will be given out to students during the induction process before class commencement in September. Overview This course will equip students with an exemplary standard of administrative skills, encompassing business, legal, medical, and essential IT skills…
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Office Administration - Killarney
Classroom Based, Business Administration Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryThis Office Administration programme is designed for those considering a career in an office environment. What Will I Study? Word Processing (5N1358) Text Production (5N1422) Information & Administration (5N1389) Bookkeeping – Manual & Computerised (5N1354) Customer Service (5N0972) Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977) Work Experience (5N1356) Audio Transcription (5N1549)
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Office Administration - Listowel Campus
Classroom Based, Business Administration Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryThis Office Administration programme is designed for those considering a career in an office environment. What Will I Study? Word Processing (5N1358) Text Production (5N1422) Information & Administration (5N1389) Bookkeeping – Manual & Computerised (5N1354) Customer Service (5N0972) Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977) Work Experience (5N1356) Audio Transcription (5N1549)
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Office Administration with Medical Terminology
Classroom Based, Business Administration Course by Drogheda Institute of Further Education - Drogheda, Co. LouthThis one year Office Administration course is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in Administration and Reception. Opportunities exist in a wide variety of different office environments including legal, medical, civil service, commercial and educational. Modules such as text production, bookkeeping, payroll and office administration provide graduates with essential skills required in a busy…
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Office and IT Skills
In-house Training, Information Technology Course by Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE) - Coolock, Co. DublinThe QQI level 4 course is tailed for Office and IT Skills that will equip learners with the transversal skills and knowledge to prepare them and bridge the academic gap giving learner a pathway to continue to further education in Business, Tourism, Hospitality, Marketing, Retail etc. at QQI level 5. The course will also equip…
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Office Management (Administration)
Classroom Based, Business Management Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryEnhance your employment prospects in a supervisory capacity within an office or business environment. What Will I Study? Work Experience (6N1946 Human Resource Management (6N3750) Spreadsheets (6N4089) Word Processing (6N4977) Administration Practice (6N4169) Audio Transcription (6N4185) Payroll Manual & Computerised (6N4005) Customer Service (6N0697)