Listing Awarding Bodies
WhichCollege.ie provides an overview of awarding bodies operating in Ireland, the UK, and internationally. While many postgraduate qualifications are issued by organisations with statutory authority, a wide range of professional bodies also grant their own awards linked to advanced study. Although most Irish courses lead to qualifications from domestic awarding bodies, some programmes result in international or non‑Irish awards, depending on the institution or field of study.
A number of Irish institutions act both as education providers and as awarding bodies in their own right. This includes the Irish universities and the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), which have the authority to confer postgraduate qualifications.
An academic award (whether a degree, diploma, or certificate) is granted when a learner successfully completes a recognised programme of higher education at undergraduate or postgraduate level. These awards are issued by designated awarding bodies and are aligned with the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). The NFQ distinguishes between major and non‑major awards, with the latter covering minor, special‑purpose, and supplemental awards.
Major awards represent the primary qualification type at each NFQ level and correspond to substantial learning achievements. Examples include an Honours Bachelor Degree at Level 8, a Master’s Degree at Level 9, and a Doctoral Degree at Level 10.
Recent legislative changes have streamlined Ireland’s qualifications system, reducing the number of statutory awarding bodies. The responsibilities previously held by organisations such as the National Council for Educational Awards (NCEA), the National Council for Vocational Awards (NCVA), Solas, Teagasc, CERT, and Bord Iascaigh Mhara have been consolidated under the awards councils FETAC and HETAC.
Below, WhichCollege.ie outlines the awarding bodies responsible for certification across Ireland and the UK.
The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport Ireland (CILT) is the recognised professional body for professionals in supply chain, logistics and transport.
The CILT draws together members of the transport and logistics industry in a common networking forum. CILT enables growth within the profession, as well as professional development, reputation and membership.
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Ireland is part of a global network. There are over 30,000 members drawn from 30 countries.
Examining Body
The Institute acts as the Examining body on behalf of the Department of Transport and the Health & Safety Authority for certain transport activities.
This appointment covers the Certificate of Professional Competence in both Road & Bus Passenger Transport Operations Management (CPC) on behalf of the Department of Transport.
In addition, the Institute is the examination agent for the Health & Safety Authority for training certificates for drivers of vehicles carrying Dangerous Goods by Road and the Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser examinations.
Education
CILT also offers Certificate and Diploma courses in Transport & Logistics as well as specialised courses in specific transport areas. Their courses include the following:
- Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Transport Operations Management
- CPC in Bus Passenger Transport Operations Management
- Certificate in Logistics
- Diploma in Logistics & Supply Chain Management
In addition, The Institute provides a regular programme of relevant, practical and informative seminars and training courses. These seminars give both individuals and companies the opportunity to build on their existing knowledge and skills. The Institute also provides a wide range of in-house training courses.
