CAO, Third-level & PLC Courses in Co. Dublin

Aim 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…

Duration 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…

Duration 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…

Duration 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…

Duration This is a Full-time One Year course, which runs from September to May, 4 days a week. Overview This course is designed to allow students to gain the hard and soft skills necessary to manage an administration department in any contemporary business/office environment. Students will learn about the skills necessary to perform their role…

Duration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May, 4 days a week. Overview This advanced course is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in the technology sector.  Software is ubiquitous and critical in almost every facet of the knowledge economy, as a result, industry’s demand…

Duration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May, 4 days a week. Overview This course is an excellent upskilling and portfolio course for students who wish to progress to either media or TV/film degrees or employment. Students gain highly practical skills in a range of techniques used in…

Duration This is a Full-time One Year course, which runs from September to May, 5 days a week. Overview This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and the skills to work in a variety of areas within the Animal Healthcare sector or to progress to Higher Education through the Higher Education Links Scheme. Students will…

Want to be an animator? Learn to set things in motion, tell stories, bring worlds to life. Start your creative future in IADT’s internationally acclaimed BA (Hons) in Animation. Explore and document your world as you learn the skills to become an animation production artist. You will develop creative and technical expertise, as well as…

Ever thought you’d like to run your own business some day? That day begins on this practical course, in which you study entrepreneurship, management, marketing, digital marketing and finance. Through project work you will get the opportunity to apply your classroom learning to real business ideas.  This knowledge and the transferable skills you acquire are…

Fascinating and practical, this is a unique opportunity to study how psychology applies to everyday existence – including our use of technology – and to explore how psychology can create new ways to improve quality of life. Topics include; personality, childhood, mental processes (such as attention and memory), the brain and its disorders, and how…

Duration Block release as part of the apprenticeship (11 weeks for phase 4 and 10 weeks for phase 6.) Overview An apprenticeship is a training and education programme, which mixes learning in a college such as DFEi with work-based learning in a company. This Carpentry and Joinery apprenticeship programme is a 4-year programme consisting of…

Duration 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 the…

The undergraduate Art program offers students an integrated and multidisciplinary experience. Critically observe aspects of the natural, man-made and digital environment. This Art programme gives you the opportunity to work broadly and experimentally across a wide range of media and practices including paint, print, photography, video, sculpture, sound, performance and curation. As you progress you…

Aim This is a practical course which will give students the opportunity to design and make a wide range of unique craft, sculpture and textile pieces using a range of different materials. They will also learn how to be resourceful and create unique pieces from up-cycled materials. Students will learn the practical skills of sewing,…

This course is designed to help learners develop their skills in drawing, painting, 3D studies and life drawing, using a variety of media and materials including monoprint, pastels, charcoal etc. The course content is structured to cover many aspects of art, craft and design. While preparing a high quality portfolio, learners will also have the…

This is the only undergraduate degree of its kind in Ireland, Arts Management brings together the best of business, public relations and event management with the study of arts administration, the music industry and cultural policy. It will equip you with the practical skills required to work in business or the arts. Incorporating cultural field…

If you have successfully completed a Level 7 degree in any business discipline, this one-year add-on business course will develop and enhance your current business knowledge and skills.  Active and participatory, this course draws together learning from many modules with a focus on innovation and strategies to turn innovation into wealth creation.  You will develop…

Aim This course is designed to give students the opportunity to acquire expertise in the areas of accounts, payroll and general administration skills. It is ideal for those seeking employment in small to medium sized businesses using the latest software. An aptitude for book-keeping would be relevant for this course. Modules include Business Administration Skills…

Get to the very heart of what makes business work! This Business Management course successfully combines theory and practice to produce graduates with the solid foundations necessary for a successful business career. Practical and hands–on, the course is 80% continuous assessment and 20% exam–based. There is a focus on experiential, work based learning; and you…

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…

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…

Graduate with a Level 5 TEFL Abroad! We only offer one course because we want all our students to have the best access to global TEFL opportunities. Our course leads to a Level 5 TEFL Certificate (168 hours), regulated by Ofqual (UK) and the DEAC (US) so it’s regulated by 2 government bodies! Some employers…

Duration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May, 3 days a week. Overview This course is suitable for both mature students and school leavers, who would like to work in the area of health and social care. This QQI Award provides the opportunity to pursue a fulfilling and…

Aim Do you have a strong interest in IT, are you technically-minded, enjoy exploring gadgets, smart phones and Tablets? Do you have an interest in developing apps to make mundane tasks easier, or creating entertaining applications? Then this course might be for you! The aim of this programme is to enable students to acquire the…

The purpose of this course is to equip the learner with the fundamentals to install, configure and maintain computer systems and basic networks under supervision leading to employment in a range of sectors. It also facilitates progression to further studies at Level 6. Modules include Computer Systems Hardware Operating Systems Network Essentials Maths for IT…

As applications of networking technologies continue to expand, there will be more and more opportunities for qualified information and communication technology (ICT) specialists to design, install, secure, and manage their networks. To help students prepare for this growing industry, this course emphasises not only the practical application of network technology, but also of the development…

Aim Do you have an interest in how computers and networks work? Do you enjoy problem solving, troubleshooting and fixing other peoples IT issues? The purpose of this course is to equip the learner with computer technology fundamentals, such as PC installation, configuration, and installing mobile devices. It also covers the configuration, management, and troubleshooting…

Aim This course will provide students with a broad textile and craft education base. Students will incorporate new ways of working and expand their textile practice. Emphasis is placed throughout the course on drawing, design and the production process. Students will develop their own experimental textiles and fibres using unusual material and the latest techniques.…

Modern computing is a thriving and dynamic area to study and work that allows individuals to apply their creativity. This practical computing course provides you with the skills and knowledge to design and program solutions for business and the future. In creative computing you will develop computing skills, while tapping into your creativity, imagination, and…

Creative Music Production course is a programme designed for the contemporary music industry. This programme has been evolving to meet the needs of the industry and from September 2019 a new pathway in Creative Music Practice is being introduced. Following a shared first year, students study one of two pathways: Creative Music Production focuses on the…

This full time course offers you an opportunity to pursue a career in dance, theatre and entertainment covering a wide range of dance subjects. Learners are supported and encouraged throughout the course to develop their individual artistic talents through dance classes, choreography, drama and musical theatre. The focus is on building a comprehensive knowledge of…

The aim of data visualisation is to effectively communicate information through a graphical means. This course aims to provide an understanding of the theory underpinning the field of data visualisation and to provide an introduction to the practicalities of creating effective graphical representations of data. This course combines a mix of lectures, practical work, and…

New and unique! Based in the National Film School, this is the only course in Ireland to bring together set designers, costume designers, character designers, model makers and digital artists, all learning highly specialised skills in a fully professional, collaborative context. Explore the worlds of character, costume, set, model making, games/VFX design for careers in…

Join a dynamic generation of marketing technologists and forge a career in this exciting new sector. Intensive, interactive and hands-on, digital marketing is the new way of connecting with consumers. It is critical to the evolving world of technologies, platforms, consumer dynamics, businesses and brands. Combining traditional marketing theory, practice and digital tools, students learn…

Duration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May, 4 days a week. Overview This course is an excellent foundation course for media degrees in: IADT (National Film School), DCU, TU Dublin and other Higher Education Institutes and Universities. Students will be exposed to the radio, film and photography…

With a 2nd free pre-school year for all children from 3 years of age, there will be a continued demand for qualified staff. Over 60,000 children are presently availing of this service with very encouraging outcomes for their readiness for primary school education. This course is particularly suited to mature students who wish to re-train,…

Aim This course is designed to train students wishing to work with young children. It is suitable for both school leavers and for mature students seeking a formal qualification. Modules include Child Development Early Care and Education Practice Early Childhood Education and Play Child Health and Wellbeing Creative Arts for Early Childhood Communications Safety and…

Aim This one year course is designed to further develop and enhance your knowledge and skills to work at a supervisory or management level in the childcare service. Modules include Child Development Early Childhood Curriculum Childhood Social, Legal and Health Studies Supervision in Early Childhood Care Diversity and Equality Team Leadership Work Experience One module…

Duration This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May, 4 days a week Overview Engineering is transforming how we live, work and study. Engineering is a highly diversified and exciting profession with a wide range of specialisms emerging as new technologies, business models and engineering challenges develop. From life-saving…