Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Have you a confident, outgoing personality and good communication skills? Would you enjoy working in a creative and dynamic environment? Want to learn more about how to use digital media as an effective marketing tool? Could you see yourself running your own online business? This course offers you the opportunity to learn and apply the fundamentals of marketing using digital media platforms including the web and social media.
In the recovering global economy where there is an upsurge in online business activity, there are excellent career prospects for self-motivated individuals. With this qualification, you will be well placed to take advantage of emerging opportunities and launch your marketing career.
Microsoft, Google, Intel and other multinationals have significant presence in ireland. The demand for Computer Science graduates has never been stronger. This course will teach participants the fundamentals of computer science. Subjects include: Software architecture, Web authoring, Fundamentals of Object oriented programming. see www.bfei.ie for fuill details. This course is certified by QQI. www.qqi.ie
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Marketing Practice
Digital Marketing
Video Editing
Behavioural Studies
Statistics
Entrepreneurial Skills
Spreadsheets
Work Experience
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
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 this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M2069 |
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:
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
As a graduate of this course, you can pursue careers in a range of areas including:
- Marketing/Sales
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- On-line Business