This innovative new programme integrates theory with practice. It has been developed to provide a relevant professional qualification for those who wish to embark on a career in Restaurant Operations Management.

This is not a CAO entry course - course fees may be required - apply directly to the college.

This course gives you up-to-the minute skills and industry relevant training in the animation and visual effects sector. It will introduce you to the core principles of creative film making, animation and visual storytelling.

This course is designed for people who want to attain the standards of proficiency for social care workers as defined by CORU. The learner will engage with 18 modules that explore social care practice and how it applies in various social care settings. Students will complete over 800 hours of supervised practice placement, in a social care setting.

THIS COURSE IS APPROVED BY CORU.

This Certificate in Supported Employment Level 7 course is a professional qualification targeted specifically at the needs of people working as job coaches and employment facilitators. It will provide:

• A detailed understanding of the social and legislative context in which the employment of marginalised groups takes place
• A formal grounding in the principles, processes and best practices of Supported Employment
• The skills and tools required to work effectively as a jobs facilitator for the good of service users

The interesting blend of both sports and business modules provides graduates with the skills, knowledge and competencies to work in either sport or business management, maximising employment opportunities. This course has been designed for people with a passion for sport who would like to work in an exciting, dynamic and global industry. Learn about working with athletes and training for performance and health. Develop your leadership skills and gain an understanding of governance and sports development, marketing, sponsorship, finance, law, running events, economics, public relations and human resource management.  

Business Studies with Beauty and Spa Management prepares you to meet the sector’s need for highly skilled and trusted professionals who can establish strong relationships with clients, deliver services in a professional, efficient and hygienic manner, and progress to management roles within the industry.

The course covers both the creative and business aspects of the beauty and spa sector. Learning and practicing in well-equipped workshops, you are encouraged and facilitated to further develop your creativity and also acquire strong business know-how. By combining technical beauty and spa skills with business/management competencies, the course equips you to work and progress in a wide range of beauty and spa settings.

Learn Entrepreneurship by doing Entrepreneurship on a new Business Studies degree which allows you to control what you study and how you learn. Design and develop your own business ideas and business plans from day one. Meet and work with real business start-ups throughout your degree. Graduates will not only acquire and develop the creative thinking mindset necessary to succeed in new business ventures, but also the management skills and knowledge required to allow employment in established businesses and entrepreneurial support organisations. 

Do you want to make a real difference in your community—or start a meaningful career in community development? Then this BA in Applied Social and Community Development Tertiary Degree programme is designed for everyone: those already active in community work, school leavers looking for a new avenue and a career pathway, and anyone seeking a fresh start and a chance to create positive change.

A recognised Level 7 BA in Applied Social and Community Development qualification will give you the skills to lead, innovate, and make a lasting impact.

The aim of the programme is twofold; one is on successful completion of the programme graduates will be in a position to apply to the Irish Aviation Authority for their EASA Cat A1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License. Secondly, to provide an academically accredited QQI level 7 Bachelors of Science in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering to prepare graduates to occupations in the aircraft maintenance industry. The occupational standards embedded in this programme identifies the knowledge, skill and competence level that must be achieved to license a graduate.

Students will develop specialised, practical knowledge and understanding of key areas of management. They will gain knowledge and understanding of complex issues related to international business and management through critical and analytical approaches to management theory, practice, and research. During the course, learners will gain the ability to critically evaluate management techniques, tools and models across a variety of international business contexts.

The BSc (Hons) Workplace and Facilities Management Top-Up at Portobello Institute is designed for experienced facilities management professionals who want to achieve an honours degree and progress into senior roles.

This one-year top-up programme builds on your existing qualifications and professional experience, developing advanced knowledge in leadership, workplace strategy, sustainability, energy management and digital transformation.

This programme aims to develop the thinking of those who would like to either pursue a career in the sports industry or further develop their knowledge and skills in the area.

The BSc Hons Accounting and Law produces highly qualified professional graduates, equipped with both legal and financial knowledge.  It is a four-year programme with an equal weighting of accounting and law-based modules taught each year.

This degree provides you with the opportunity to maximise professional exemptions from many of the professional accounting bodies and also gain a qualifying law degree.

The programme provides students with the professional Community Youth Work qualification, which is a JNC endorsed qualification, recognised by NSETS, (North South Education and Training Standards committee). This professional qualification is recognised by employers throughout the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. This course equips youth workers with a wide range of skills, values and knowledge to work in professional settings with many agencies that work with young people.

The overall aim of this programme is to provide its learners with the necessary theoretical and practical skills, knowledge and competence, to gain a comprehensive, specialised and in-depth, understanding of the area in Information Technology. 

Students will study a wide range of courses to help them become knowledgeable, dedicated early childhood practitioners. These include child psychology, play, language and literacy, enquiry-based learning, child care and protection, arts and the early years.

You will learn about educators who have influenced the education of young children, including Montessori,  and Vygotsky. You will learn about the Aistear  and will take education placements in a variety of early childhood settings.

Computer Science provides you with expertise in a variety of exciting disciplines such as programming, networking, analytics, and cloud computing. One of the most important aspects of computer science is problem solving; an essential skill for life. When you develop knowledge and skills in these areas you will belong to a group of talented people, with highly sought-after qualifications and competencies.