Computing
Courses
Computing and Business
Level 5
Digital Marketing, Enterprise and Social Media
Level 5
Pre-University Computing, Networks and Software Systems
Level 5
Computer Support Specialist & Frontline Technician
Level 5
Games Design & Development
Level 5
Computing and Business
Course Code: 5M18294
Course Content:
- Web Authoring
- Database Methods
- The Internet
- Programming & Design Principles
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheet Methods
- Work Experience
- Capstone Module
- Business Administration
Award:
QQI level 5 Certificate in Office Informatics. Microsoft Office Specialist Certification.
Aim:
This course is designed to give participants the experience of a broad range of computing and information technologies and to prepare them for employment or further study in those fields. Learners will also complete Microsoft Specialist awards within their program of study which can enhance employment opportunities.
Progression & Career Options:
Graduates may progress to University and Institute of Technology degree programmes in:
![]() TU Dublin |
![]() DKIT |
![]() NCI |
![]() Athlone IT |
Students may also progress within DIFE to a QQI Level 6 course.
This course provides common entry to a range of other courses in Institutes of Technology.
Course Code and QQI Title: 5M18294 – Computing and Business
DIFE Course Title: Computing and Business
Level 7 and 8 Courses to which this course is linked: |
|
TBC | – |
TBC | – |
TBC | – |
Entry to a range of other courses in Institutes of Technology. |
This is not an exhaustive list. Applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked Awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating higher education institutions, or visit www.cao.ie.
Course Code and QQI Title: 5M18294 – Computing and Business
DIFE Course Title: Computing and Business
Student Registration Fee | € 200 |
PLC Government Levy | € 200 |
QQI Exam Fee | € 50 |
Course Fees/Materials | |
DIFE Total | € 450 |
‘Finding myself unemployed after many years in the Construction industry I decided to go back into education and study IT, a subject I had great interest in but knew very litle about. I applied to and was accepted into DIFE on their Information Technology and Computing course. Starting back in to education I was both apprehensive and nervous but soon felt at home in the intimate surroundings of DIFE. The course has a very good structure and the teaching staff and computing facilities are excellent. The course was key to me obtaining a place in a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing course which I’m now a third year student. The course in DIFE was a great stepping stone for me on my journey back into education and the help and support I received from staff was immense.’ – Stephen McDonnell (past student).
Digital Marketing, Enterprise & Social Media
Course Code: 5M2069
Course Content:
- Behavioural Studies
- Marketing Practice
- Statistics
- Entrepreneurial skills
- Work Experience
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Spreadsheets
Award:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Marketing.
Aim:
The aim of the programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills, and competence to work in a marketing and/or business environment.
It provides an introduction to the principal elements of marketing skills, practices, and social media for businesses. It offers the learner the opportunity to develop excellent digital marketing skills.
Progression & Career Options:
Graduates from this course may take up employment in a variety of roles in business and the digital marketing environment. They may also progress to Degree programmes in:
![]() DKIT |
![]() DCU |
![]() TU Dublin |
![]() Maynooth University |
![]() Athlone IT |
This course also provides common entry to a range of other courses in Institutes of Technology and Universities.
Course Code and QQI Title: 5M2069 – Digital Marketing, Enterprise & Social Media
DIFE Course Title: Digital Marketing, Enterprise & Social Media
Level 7 and 8 Courses to which this course is linked: |
|
TBC | – |
TBC | – |
TBC | – |
Entry to a range of other courses in Institutes of Technology. |
This is not an exhaustive list. Applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked Awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating higher education institutions, or visit www.cao.ie.
Course Code and QQI Title: 5M2069 – Digital Marketing, Enterprise & Social Media
DIFE Course Title: Digital Marketing, Enterprise & Social Media
Student Registration Fee | € 200 |
PLC Government Levy | € 200 |
QQI Exam Fee | € 50 |
Course Fees/Materials | |
DIFE Total | € 450 |
Pre-University Computing, Networks & Software Systems
Course Code: 5M0536
Course Content:
- Computer Systems Hardware
- Networking Essentials
- Operating Systems
- Mathematics for IT
- Programme & Design Principles
- Virtualisation Support
- Communications
- Work Experience
- ICT Security Policy & Management
Award:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Computer Systems and Networks.
Aim:
This course is designed to provide the learner with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of computer systems, hardware and software maintenance, networking, virtualisation and programming. Surveys have shown increasing shortages of networking personnel in all developed countries, including Ireland. This ensures excellent job opportunities in the ICT areas.
Progression & Career Options:
Graduates may apply to a range of Degree courses in Universities and Institutes of Technology such as:
![]() UCD |
![]() Maynooth University |
![]() NCI |
![]() DCU |
![]() TU Dublin |
![]() DKIT |
![]() UCC |
Students may also progress to the Work and Learn Programme in TU Dublin Blanchardstown Campus (Higher Certificate in Computing in Networking Technologies).
This course also provides common entry to a range of other courses in Institutes of Technology.
Course Code and QQI Title: 5M0536 – Computer Systems and Networks
DIFE Course Title: Pre-University Computing, Networks and Software Security
Level 7 and 8 Courses to which this course is linked: |
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UCD | Computer Science, Computational Social Science, Arts. |
UCC | Arts, Law Pathways, Law and Business, Business. |
TU Dublin (City Campus) | Computer Science, Networking Technologies, Product Design, Engineering. |
Maynooth University | Computer Science, Web Development, Arts, Law, Business. |
NUIG | Science, Arts. |
DKIT | Computing, Computing in Games Development, Business Studies. |
TU Dublin (Blanchardstown Campus | Computing, Business & Information Technology, Digital Forensics & Cyber Security. |
NCI | Technology Management, Computing, Business Computing, Computing in Applications and Support. |
Entry to a range of other courses in Institutes of Technology. |
This is not an exhaustive list. Applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked Awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating higher education institutions, or visit www.cao.ie.
Course Code and QQI Title: 5M0536 – Computer Systems and Networks
DIFE Course Title: Pre-University Computing, Networks and Software Security
Student Registration Fee | € 200 |
PLC Government Levy | € 200 |
QQI Exam Fee | € 50 |
Course Fees/Materials | |
DIFE Total | € 450 |
Computer Support Specialist & Frontline Technician
Course Code: 5M0536
Course Content:
- Computer Systems Hardware
- Networking Essentials
- Operating Systems
- Mathematics for IT
- Programme & Design Principles
- Virtualisation Support
- Communications
- Work Experience
- ICT Security Policy & Management
- Frontline Technical Support Skills
Award:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Computer Systems and Networks
Aim:
This course is designed to provide the learner with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of computer systems, hardware and software maintenance, networking, virtualisation and programming. Surveys have shown serious and increasing shortages of networking personnel in all developed countries, including Ireland. This ensures excellent job opportunities in the ICT areas.
Progression & Career Options:
Students may progress to a range of Degree programmes in:
![]() UCD |
![]() Maynooth University |
![]() NCI |
![]() TU Dublin |
![]() DKIT |
![]() UCC |
![]() DCU |
Students may also progress to the ‘Work and Learn’ programme in TU Dublin Blanchardstown Campus (Higher Certificate in Science in Computing in Networking Technologies).
This course also provides common entry to a range of other courses in Institutes of Technology.
Graduates from this programme will be well positioned to work in technical support and in troubleshooting a range of hardware issues and problems.
Course Code and QQI Title: 5M0356 – Computer Support Specialist and Frontline Technician (Level 5)
DIFE Course Title: Computer Support Specialist and Frontline Technician (Level 5)
Level 7 and 8 Courses to which this course is linked: |
|
TBC | – |
TBC | – |
TBC | – |
Entry to a range of other courses in Institutes of Technology. |
This is not an exhaustive list. Applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked Awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating higher education institutions, or visit www.cao.ie.
Course Code and QQI Title: 5M0356 – Computer Support Specialist and Frontline Technician (Level 5)
DIFE Course Title: Computer Support Specialist and Frontline Technician (Level 5)
Student Registration Fee | € 200 |
PLC Government Levy | € 200 |
QQI Exam Fee | € 50 |
Course Fees/Materials | |
DIFE Total | € 450 |
Games Design & Development
Course Code: 5M5048
Course Content:
- Design Skills
- Animation Drawing Studies
- Computer Illustrated Graphics
- Computer 3D Modelling & Animation
- Communications
- Games Analysis & Design
- Programming & Design Principles
- Work Experience
Award:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Creative Media.
Aim:
The aim of this course is to provide students with an excellent foundation in computer games design. Students will gain the necessary knowledge and skills that are fundamental to the craft of games design and production. All aspects of games development from concept to storyboard creation and design through to the development of functioning 2D and 3D games are covered.
Progression & Career Options:
Graduates of this course are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to:
![]() TU Dublin |
![]() DKIT |
![]() IT Sligo |
![]() IT Tralee |
![]() LYIT |
![]() ITB |
![]() IT Carlow |
![]() WIT |
This course also provides common entry to a range of other courses in Institutes of Technology.
Course Code and QQI Title: 5M5048– Creative Media
DIFE Course Title: Games Development
Level 7 and 8 Courses to which this course is linked: |
|
TU Dublin (City Campus) | Games Design. |
DKIT | Computing in Games Development, Computing. |
TU Dublin (Blanchardstown Campus) | Computing. |
Entry to a range of other courses in Institutes of Technology. |
This is not an exhaustive list. Applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked Awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating higher education institutions, or visit www.cao.ie.
Course Code and QQI Title: 5M5048– Creative Media
DIFE Course Title: Games Development
Student Registration Fee | € 200 |
PLC Government Levy | € 200 |
QQI Exam Fee | € 50 |
Course Fees/Materials | |
DIFE Total | € 450 |