The Digital Media Production (Year 2) course is geared towards digital video/sound, animation, web technologies, responsive web design and multimedia content generation and transmission. Students gain experience in software programmes such as InDesign, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Audition, Animate, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and After Effects. Although, theoretical, is also very practical and provides participants with a thorough understanding of creative digital media development. Students design, plan, create and report on projects undertaken during the year.

The Dublin City Council Traineeship in Personal Training and Sports Nutrition is a high-value, cost-free program designed for aspiring fitness professionals. This structure allows learners to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world fitness environment immediately. The program is inclusive, welcoming both school leavers and mature students, and provides all necessary books, examination fees, and college-branded sports gear at no cost to the participant.

The Advanced Early Learning and Care, Stage 2 professional programme enables learners to further develop the knowledge, skills and competence to work as autonomous practitioners able to promote and support the holistic needs of children aged 0-6 years.

The content of this course is both practical and theoretical and prepares the learner to meet the requirements of a supervisory role in a childcare setting. Additionally, the programme provides a comprehensive grounding in the area of legislation and regulation of the childcare sector in Ireland.

The programme is designed to produce coaching professionals capable of working in Strength and Conditioning and Health and Fitness related fields.

This programme will provide the learner with a specialised education in a broad range of Strength and Conditioning and Health and Fitness disciplines. It will also equip the learner with the knowledge and skills to independently administer a medium to long-term sport, health and fitness, physical activity and Strength and Conditioning programme of development.

This Advanced Certificate in Animal Science course is the ideal progression for those who have completed a QQI level 5 in Animal Care or who have had previous experience of working in the Animal Care sector. This course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and the skills to work in a variety of areas within the Animal Health Care sector. Learners will study core areas of Animal Health Care enabling them to work with confidence in a variety of Animal Care settings. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

The QQI level 6 National Tour Guide programme is a Special Purpose Award designed to prepare students for a professional career in tour guiding in Ireland. Delivered through a combination of online evening webinars, in-person weekend workshops, and familiarisation trips, the programme develops the practical knowledge, professional skills, and confidence required to guide both national and international visitors.

Take the next step in your facilities management career with this industry-recognised Level 4 Certificate, accredited by the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM). Designed for professionals managing day-to-day operations or aspiring to supervisory roles, this online programme provides the practical knowledge and confidence needed to handle complex, non-routine FM challenges.

Upon completion, you will receive the IWFM Level 4 Certificate in Facilities Management, equivalent to a level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

An IWFM Level 4 Certificate provides direct entry into Year 2 of the BSc (Hons) Facilities & Workplace Management degree, allowing you to achieve an honours degree with two further years of study.

The course enhances your understanding of young children’s play, development, and learning in various contexts. It incorporates local and international perspectives on children’s rights, health, well-being, and diverse pedagogical approaches.

A key feature is the opportunity for you to choose from a number of elective modules;

• Inclusive Education Practice
• Montessori Education
• Provision of School Age Childcare

Discover how therapeutic play can support children’s emotional wellbeing, self-expression and development, particularly when they are navigating challenging experiences.

This 3-month QQI Level 6 Minor Award in Therapeutic Play Skills provides a strong foundation in the theory, reflective practice and creative techniques needed to use play-based approaches effectively in early years, special needs and wider child-focused settings.