This one-year course in office administration offers students the opportunity to gain varied and invaluable skills which are required to work in the exciting area of business and office administration roles. Students will learn competencies needed for working in various business environments, such as payroll, book-keeping, spreadsheets, restoring, retrieving and processing information, along with text production and word processing.

This nationally recognised qualification is designed to give you the confidence, skills, and professionalism needed to excel in today’s dynamic business world.

Throughout the year, you will gain hands-on experience in modern office systems, professional communication, business administration, customer services, payroll, and essential IT applications. This course also offers specialist training in office administration and customer service, ensuring you are fully prepared for a variety of roles in both the public and private sectors.

The aim of this full time course is to enable the learner to acquire knowledge, skills and competencies in payroll, accounts, office administration and medical secretary roles.Learners are enabled to work independently and under supervision providing administration services and support in a range of office administration contexts including medical administration

The purpose of this full time course is to enable the learner to develop the relevant knowledge skill and competence to use a range of skills and tools, under direction and with limited autonomy, in familiar situations. It enables the learner to participate in and contribute to modern society, to pursue a range of employment opportunities or to progress to further education or training. 

Three streams are offered: Office Administrator, Payroll Assistant, Manual and Computerised, Sage Micro Pay, Bookkeeping and Accounts Assistant, Manual and Computerised, Sage Line 50 Software Package.

This program develops essential clerical proficiency with a focus on bookkeeping, spreadsheets, and word processing. It provides the technical and administrative foundation required for general office and clerical roles, preparing graduates for diverse employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors.

The course is designed to allow the learner to gain advanced knowledge and skills in the general area of office management. The learners will receive specialist training in up to date Microsoft Office applications and Office Administration as well as developing speed and advanced accuracy in text production. In addition this course provides a range of core subjects which are essential to the understanding of Business and Office environments.

This one-year course equips students with essential administrative and reception skills, such as text production and information management, for careers in legal, medical, or commercial offices. In addition to preparing graduates for immediate employment, the program provides a solid foundation for progressing to Level 6 business courses or pursuing degree programs at technological universities.

This one-year Office Administration course provides comprehensive training in contemporary office skills, equipping you with a thorough understanding of the latest business equipment and procedures. This course offers comprehensive training in modern office skills, providing students with a full working knowledge of the latest business equipment and procedures. It is designed to equip learners with practical skills and competencies that align with current labor market demands, ensuring they are well-prepared for the dynamic and competitive professional environment. 

This is a comprehensive, practical course designed to equip students with the essential competencies required to excel in today's modern corporate workplace. The curriculum is heavily centered on industry-standard software ecosystems, training students to become proficient in data management, cloud collaboration, and digital communication. To ensure immediate workplace readiness, the course incorporates a mandatory, hands-on work experience module that bridges the gap between classroom theory and real-world corporate environments. This combination ensures graduates emerge as highly productive, organized, and competitive candidates for top employers.

This course will equip students with an exemplary standard of administrative skills, encompassing business, legal, medical and essential IT skills for the contemporary workplace. Students gain a range of transversal skills such as organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills, which are sought after by employers. Through the Legal Practice and Procedures module, students are given an overview of legal structures in Ireland, its court system and branches of Civil and Criminal Law, which will enable them to progress to work as a legal administrator. The Medical Terminology module equips students with the knowledge, skill and competence in the use of such terminology, enabling them to work as a medical receptionist or administrator role in medical practice, clinic or hospital context. 

This intensive, full-time program equips students with the specialized administrative skills required to excel in modern office, medical, and legal environments. Through dedicated modules in Medical Terminology and Legal Practice and Procedures, learners gain the specialized expertise needed for administrative roles in hospitals, clinics, or legal firms, complemented by robust training in manual and computerized payroll and spreadsheets.

This one-year business administration program is designed for students seeking to build a professional career in Office Administration, Secretarial Practice, and Reception roles. The curriculum delivers intensive training across a versatile suite of practical modules—including Text Production, Manual and Computerized Bookkeeping, Payroll software operations, and general Office Administration. By blending essential digital productivity skills with organizational and client-facing techniques, the course equips graduates to efficiently manage day-to-day operations in a busy office environment. This major award opens a diverse array of immediate career opportunities across multiple employment sectors, including legal and medical practices, the civil service, educational institutions, and commercial corporate enterprises.

Payroll is an essential component of every business. This course equips learners with the skills and competency necessary to enable them to work in payroll, bookkeeping positions, and general office environments.

The aim of this course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence required to carry out reception frontoffice related operations, whilst achieving excellence in customer service across a range of industries. Students will acquire a proficiency in modern office technologies, and a minimum typing speed of 35 words per minute, enabling to carry out effective office administration.

This program is designed to enhance employment prospects for those seeking supervisory roles within an office or business environment. As an advanced progression from Level 5 Office Administration, it provides a sophisticated blend of theoretical knowledge and advanced practical skills, mastering complex office processes and management practices essential for modern administrative leadership.

This course is designed to support students explore options for either work or for going on to further education whilst gaining their QQI Level 4 Major Award. Split over three phases, Kick Start offers optional training modules in areas such as hospitality/catering, retail skills, IT/office administration or they may opt for a general learning award whilst gaining practical work experience with an employer.

New skills are acquired through a combination of practical demonstration, instruction, supervised practice, e-learning and on-the-job training with an host-company

This course covers Office Skills at Level 4 with English and develops a solid foundation in IT skills. It will allow the learners to move on to do a variety of QQI Level 5 courses in Rathmines College including Business – Finance or IT, Office Administration, Marketing, Legal Studies and Computer Programming (if they demonstrate an aptitude for Maths).

Office Skills is a part-time Back to Education Initiative Programme (BTEI) which allows learners to get good Office Skills with English.