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 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 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 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 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.