The Sales Apprenticeship programme was developed to provide individuals with the underpinning knowledge, skills and competencies required to excel as a sales employee. This programme combines on-the-job, classroom, online and self-study. The apprentice continues to work fulltime in your business (84%) and attends classes (16% – 2hrs online per week + 2 classroom days every 6-8 weeks). It is open to employers from all industry sectors, including small, medium and large firms. Apprentices can attend classes at various locations nationwide. Employers can avail of a €4,000 Employer Grant for each apprentice enrolled on the programme.
Key Features
2-year programme leading to a Level 6 Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Major Level 6 Award
Designed by industry to suit industry needs
13 industry-focused subjects
Suitable for new hires & existing employees
The apprentice continues to work full-time in your business (84%) and attends classes (16% – 2hrs online per week + 2 classroom days every 6-8 weeks)
Key Benefits
No training costs to the employer or apprentice
€4,000 government grant available per apprentice.
Suitable for all industries
Helps attract and retain sales talent
Flexible registration criteria
Blended Learning model
Available in various locations nationwide
Locations available:
CORK – Cork College of Further Education & Training (Morrison’s Island Campus, Cork)
LEITRIM – Mayo, Sligo, and Leitrim Education and Training Board (Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim)
DUBLIN – City of Dublin Education and Training Board (Whitehall College of Further Education, Dublin)
TIPPERARY – Tipperary Education and Training Board, Thurles, Tipperary.
KERRY –Kerry Education and Training Board, Tralee.
LIMERICK – Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (Ennis, Co. Clare)
LOUTH – Drogheda Institute of Further Education (Drogheda, Co. Louth)