PLC (Further Education - FET)

Special Purpose Certificate

Entrepreneurship Course – Start Your Own Business (part-time)

City of Dublin FET College Dhulaigh
City of Dublin FET College Dhulaigh
Course Code
EC-SYOB
Zone
Duration
1 year
Attendance
Online

Course Summary

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

The Entrepreneurship (Start Your Own Business) program at the Kilbarrack Campus Enterprise Hub is a specialized one-year course designed to transform creative ideas into viable commercial ventures. Operating within a collaborative shared office environment, the program provides aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential facilities and professional mentoring needed to refine their business models and marketing strategies. The curriculum focuses on the practical application of business development, digital marketing, and strategic planning, making it an ideal fit for individuals across diverse sectors such as media, design, craft, tourism, and IT. 

Course Details

City of Dublin FET College Dhulaigh
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Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:

What will you study?

    Entrepreneurship
    Marketing Practices – Develop Website and Social Media Platforms
    Start your own business – SYOB
    Sustainability Practice
    Studio/Work Practice.
    (*course content subject to change depending on needs of Entrepreneurs)
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

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.

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

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Career Progression

Successful students will have the opportunity to progress onto Further Education or create their own business in the Creative Industries.

College Profile

City of Dublin FET College, Dhúlaigh, Northeast Campus
City of Dublin FET College, Dhúlaigh, Northeast Campus

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