‘Digi-proof your business’

Are you an employer looking to boost your digital marketing efforts and grow your business? If yes, then this 2 year National Digital Marketing Apprenticeship programme is for you!

This programme has been replaced by TU782

The digital marketing industry in Ireland is booming, with nearly every company leveraging digital platforms to engage with customers. This growth presents excellent opportunities for marketers with in-demand digital skills, making it an ideal time to build and grow a successful career in digital marketing in the country.

This programme offers students the ideal combination of subjects to enable them to acquire knowledge, skills and competence to gain direct entry into the workplace in a digital marketing or business related role, or to progress to further or higher education.

This comprehensive program bridges the gap between digital marketing strategy and entrepreneurial leadership, providing the essential tools to thrive in a fast-paced economy. By merging technical marketing expertise with core business practices, the course offers a transformative experience designed for the modern, evolving landscape. It is specifically tailored to equip participants with the strategic knowledge needed to launch, manage, and scale digital ventures.

Students will delve into topics such as content creation, social media, strategy, and communications. Lectures create the opportunity to apply academic learning to contemporary workplace situations and challenges, with a focus on addressing real world organisational problems through innovative and insightful solutions.

This course provides targeted training in SEO, social media marketing, and professional video production designed specifically to maximize online business growth. By mastering the tools used to enhance visibility and engagement, learners gain the strategic skills necessary to convert digital content into measurable sales. The curriculum bridges the gap between creative execution and commercial results, preparing participants to excel in the competitive digital marketing landscape.

The curriculum provides a comprehensive introduction to core digital specialisms, including Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and professional content development. Learning is driven by hands-on projects and case studies, supplemented by specialized workshops hosted by industry experts. Students benefit from high-level industry integration through work placements in major commercial media and podcasting firms, with unique opportunities for Erasmus+ funded international placements in Malta, Spain, or Finland.

This course provides students with the skills and knowledge required to embark on a career in Marketing, Digital Marketing or Sales. Students will study a least eight subjects in this full time one year course, covering up to date content in topical areas such as marketing research, marketing planning, promotional methods, social media marketing, search engine optimization, digital advertising, and effective public relations.

Examining how digital, web and social media technologies are used to deliver innovative business solutions, and how data analysis is at the heart of all successful marketing, this cutting edge degree provides an ideal space to explore the customer and commercial focus of marketing, the creativity of design and digital technology, and the analytical world of data.

Examining how digital, web and social media technologies are used to deliver innovative business solutions, and how data analysis is at the heart of all successful marketing, this cutting edge degree provides an ideal space to explore the customer and commercial focus of marketing, the creativity of design and digital technology, and the analytical world of data.

This course is ideal for anyone with an interest in visual creativity, digital storytelling, and modern design practices — offering an exciting gateway into Ireland’s growing creative media and design industries.Using the full Adobe Creative Suite — including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Audition — students gain hands-on experience producing professional-standard digital content.

Learners will explore graphic design, digital imaging, video and audio production, layout and typography, motion graphics, and content creation for web and social platforms. The course emphasises strong visual communication, creative problem-solving, and industry-standard workflows used across design, marketing, media, and creative industries.

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.

This course emphasizes the technical and creative aspects of professional video production, digital imaging, and sound design. It is specifically structured to meet the demands of modern multimedia platforms, providing students with the essential skills to capture, edit, and produce high-quality audio-visual content for the evolving digital landscape.

Formally known as Multimedia, this is a one year advanced course where students further enhance the knowledge developed at Level 5 and acquire new skills.

Students develop interactive web sites that integrate sound, video, animation, graphics, 3D and scripting. Students write, shoot and produce a short film. Students create a soundscape and podcast. Students are also given the opportunity to collaborate on a group project that involves liaising with industry.

Students are introduced to Adobe After Effects , Audacity, Apple Soundtrack Pro and Celtx and advanced skills in first year software.

The Certificate in Digital Sales Transformation will play a crucial role in your career.

Learn to grow your online presence and see how to take your business to the next level. You'll also develop the skills you need to use social media, sell online and find audiences to grow sales.

Digital sculpting is the process of using computers to produce digital art. Using leading Industry software, students will explore the basics of the sculpting process for both character and creature sculpting.

You will learn how to generate sketch ideas and to progress a character design from initial concept to completed digital mesh. Utilising a subdivision digital sculpting workflow, you will create your digital character/creature as a digital sculpt in a final pose.

Are you afraid of technology? Do you feel like you have been left behind in this digital age? Digital skills courses aim to provide learners with the skills and confidence to live and work in a digital world.

Courses include: Technology for the Terrified and Step Up 2 Tech.

Create, design, and build your digital future.

The Digital Web Design course is a fun and practical programme that helps you build real skills in computers, design, and technology. You’ll learn how to create websites, work with digital graphics, and use popular software tools to bring your ideas to life.

This course is perfect for students who enjoy working on computers and want to explore careers in web design, digital media, or IT. It’s a great way to build confidence in technology, communication, and teamwork while learning in a supportive and structured environment.

Working with world renowned professional skincare products, such as Dermalogica, students gain invaluable practical experience and essential skills for working in the beauty industry. There is a strong emphasis on theory as well as practical work and a high level of commitment is required. Students complete case studies on guest clients for each module, performing facial, waxing, manicure, pedicure, epilation and make up treatments. They also carry out work experience in a beauty salon/health spa of their choice, where they get a true insight into the professional beauty industry.

This is one-year course providing comprehensive practical and theoretical training across all major disciplines of the beauty industry. Designed for school leavers, graduates, and mature students, the curriculum demands a high level of dedication and personal commitment. The course is aligned with prestigious, internationally recognized professional examination bodies, ensuring that graduates meet the elite standards required by top-tier global employers. Students are trained in advanced skincare, specialized body treatments, and modern cosmetic techniques within a professional salon environment.