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PLC (Further Education - FET)

Certificate

Business and Psychology

Course Code
5M2102
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
1 Year
Attendence
Full Time

Course Summary

Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) Apply directly to College

An understanding of psychology in business and the workplace can lead to increased productivity, employee satisfaction and the success of a business in the competitive marketplace. This course will help you gain an understanding of how psychology can benefit every area of the business. On this course you will learn about:

  • Communication and motivation of staff in the workplace
  • Understanding consumer buying behaviour
  • Tricks used in selling
  • Marketing strategies
  • The impact of an organisation’s customer service

An understanding of psychology is also key to individual development. This course will also assist you in the development of your own vocational skills and soft skills required to gain academic and professional success in the post pandemic business world, including communication skills, intrapersonal skills, interpersonal skills, and team-working.

Course Details

Inchicore College of Further Education
College Link  >  Business and Psychology

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What will you study?

Progression to CAO Courses

Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)

This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.

To view CAO courses to which any Major Award (including this one) provides a possible Progression route, click below:

CAO with Any QQI Major Award

To view additional CAO courses which this specific course may lead to, click on one of the Award Codes below:

Old FETAC Code New QQI Code
BBSXX 5M2102

To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.

The Student - Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

Administrative

Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.

They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Further Research

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Inchicore College of Further Education
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