Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This one-year course is an ideal entry level qualification for all aspects of the growing online marketing sector in Ireland. This online marketing programme allows students to appreciate the opportunities presented by the web and eBusiness to successfully market products and services.You might want to design a new website, manage a company’s content for social media, or create an advert or campaign.You will develop a broad range of practical web and social media technology skills and a detailed understanding of digital marketing.
QQI Level 5 in Marketing 5M2069 or eBusiness 5M0828
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
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QQI Code
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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.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
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
Graduates may pursue a degree in many IT colleges around the country or, alternatively, may seek immediate employment in a range of marketing concerns. The Digital Marketing option will allow students to progress to colleges like DCU, Maynooth, TU Dublin, Athlone IT, UCC, NUIG, for marketing courses as well as other colleges for general business or eBusiness certificates and degrees.
Students may also apply for any of the colleges listed under Business.