• Communication and motivation of staff in the workplace
• Understanding consumer buying behaviour
• Tricks used in selling
• Marketing strategies
• The impact of an organisation’s customer service

The course meets the increasing demand from employers for employees who are proficient in a variety of business skills. Learners complete work placements in the business area and gain valuable experience in the sector.

This course covers a wide range of subjects for those who wish to study at Third Level or find employment in the Business area.

This one year course is designed to provide an excellent foundation for students wishing to advance to business degree programmes in third level Institutes of Technology or Universities. Modules such as Accounting, Economics, Mathematics and Business Administration are core to this course and will give students who gain a place on a degree programme a distinct advantage.

Pre-Apprenticeship Accounting and Finance is a one-year course designed to help you develop essential accounting skills and financial knowledge. These skills form the basis for a career in the following sectors accounting, finance and general business.

This course in Accounting and Finance gives an excellent foundation for those of you who wish to progress to degree courses in Universities. It also provides excellent opportunities for those seeking employment.

This course aims to prepare students for employment in Human Resource (HR) departments in a wide variety of companies throughout Ireland. Most major companies have an HR department, and smaller companies usually have an employee whose job is to look after HR issues such as recruitment, staff training and development, labour law, the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, and other general Industrial Relations issues.

The specialist HR related modules of this course provide a comprehensive introduction to the theories and applications of HR. This enables graduates to seek immediate employment in a range of HR departments. They will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and competence to provide effective support in HR functions, such as recruitment, staff development, employee relations, and legal compliance.

This course is designed to give a clearly structured business education that provides a solid foundation for success in a business career. This course aims to equip both school leavers and mature applicants with necessary business skills and a thorough knowledge of the computer application packages used in the modern office, as well as preparing learners for further study in related areas. It also suits learners who wish to defer their college place for a year and acquire good IT skills to assist them

This course aims to give participants the knowledge and skills to carry out the accounts and payroll function in a small or medium sized business. It is a good addition to the CV of anyone wishing to improve career prospects in office administration or payroll but also an excellent starting point for candidates wishing to progress further into accountancy and finance studies at third level institutions in Ireland.

This course is designed to help learners develop the essential administrative, accounting and financial knowledge and skills which form the basis for a career in industry, commerce or the public service. The course comprises both theoretical and practical modules, and learners will gain an understanding of both manual and integrated book keeping and payroll software.

The course gives learners a solid foundation in the academic, practical and personal skills required for progression to further or higher education or directly to a career in the business area.

The Business with Digital Marketing programme sets you up for a career in the world of online business. You will learn about marketing, online retail and sales, and explore the use of digital and social media tools for positive business communications. Modern businesses need talented developers to help them manage their social media platform, and this programme will support you to progress to a wide range of exciting future career options.

Whether it is designing a new business and retail website, managing content for social media, or creating an advert or campaign, the Business with Digital Marketing programme will prepare you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in this field. You will develop a broad range of practical web and social media technology skills and a detailed understanding of digital marketing, and business.

This programme will prepare you with the skills and knowledge you need for a career in the world of property and estate agency and for progression to further study.

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the various methods and roles involved in selling and managing property in Ireland to include legal structures, taxation and marketing strategies. Students will also understand the economic factors influencing property and property valuation methods while developing their IT skills through the use of Excel in compiling reports, rent roll management, maintenance schedules, quotations, valuations, market analysis and tenant communication logs.

Career opportunities exist in a variety of business and office environments including administrative positions, reception, and office management. This course also provides the opportunity to progress to a QQI Level 6 Award in Business or a range of other third level courses.