PLC (Further Education - FET)

Certificate

Social Media Content Creation

City of Dublin FET College Dhulaigh
City of Dublin FET College Dhulaigh
Course Code
5M5048
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
1 Year
Attendance

Course Summary

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

This course is designed for aspiring creators looking to transform their passion for photography and video into a professional brand. The curriculum focuses on monetization and digital marketing across major platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, teaching students how to build a follower base, secure sponsorships, and produce high-quality short-form video content. Graduates are equipped to enter the workforce directly or progress to further studies, such as the Media Production HND at Coláiste Dhúlaigh or various university degrees via the CAO.

Certificate in Multimedia Production QQI Level 5 (5M5048) 

Course Details

City of Dublin FET College Dhulaigh
College Link  >  Social Media Content Creation

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?

    Digital Video Production
    Computer Illustrated Graphics
    Blog & Website Creation
    Digital Marketing
    Media Analysis
    Design Skills
    Communications
    Personal and Professional Development
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 results in 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 direct progression route, click below:

QQI Code

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:

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

On completion of this course a student can progress to our Creative Media Production HND, Visual Communications HND, continue into the world of marketing, or develop an online Influencer profile.

College Profile

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

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