Awarding Body : Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is a state agency established by the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012.
Their functions include those previously carried out by these bodies:
- Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC)
- Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC)
- Irish Universities Quality Board (IUQB)
- National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI)
Qualifications, Standards, Awards, Recognition
Firstly, QQI is responsible for maintaining the ten-level National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). They are also an awarding body and set standards for awards they make in the NFQ.
Furthermore, the agency validates education and training programmes. They make extensive awards in the further education and training sector including in the Education and Training Boards.
They also make awards in higher education. These are mainly to students attending private colleges and educational institutions. Universities and Institutes of Technology generally make their own awards.
QQI also provide advice on recognition of foreign qualifications in Ireland and on the recognition of Irish qualifications abroad.
Quality Assurance
In addition, QQI review the effectiveness of quality assurance in further and higher education and training providers in Ireland. This includes the Universities, Institutes of Technology, Education and Training Boards. It also includes providers in the private further and higher education and training sectors (availing of QQI awards).
IEM
Another function of QQI is to authorise the use of an International Education Mark (IEM) for providers.
This is awarded to providers of education and training (including English language training) who have demonstrated compliance with a statutory code of practice in the provision of education and training to international students.
Colleges that run QQI courses in Ireland
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Certificate in Office Skills
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Administration Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - DublinThis QQI Level 4 Office Admin course covers the basics of Office Skills and ensures the learner is comfortable using computers and has good IT Skills. It will allow the learners to progress on to do a variety of QQI […]
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Certificate in Patient Safety Complaints Advocacy ONLINE – Winter/Spring 2025
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Health & Safety Management Course by Open Training College - DublinNext course commencement: Winter/Spring 2025 Commences with an online Introductory Session from 9.30am until 12.30pm. Apply by: Contact the College Note: No Fees increase since 2020 — This Level 7 course (20 Credits) is designed for people who will be working […]
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Certificate in Payroll and Accounts Administration
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Accountancy Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - DublinThis QQI Level 5 course is designed to prepare students for a role within an Accounts Department with a particular emphasis on payroll. Students will be given training in essential skills to include spreadsheets, word processing and communications to allow […]
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Certificate in Payroll Techniques (Classroom Learning, QQI Level 6, HET)
Classroom Based, Payroll Course by IPASS – Irish Payroll Association - Ballymount, Co. DublinThe Certificate in Payroll Techniques (CPT) is the leading payroll qualification in Ireland. The course provides learners with a thorough understanding of the operation of the PAYE system and the workings of payroll. It also covers the key areas of […]
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Certificate in Payroll Techniques (Online Learning, QQI Level 6, HET)
Online Learning, Payroll Course by IPASS – Irish Payroll Association - Ballymount, Co. DublinThe Certificate in Payroll Techniques (CPT) is the leading payroll qualification in Ireland. The course provides learners with a thorough understanding of the operation of the PAYE system and the workings of payroll. It also covers the key areas of […]
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Certificate in Pre-University Arts and Social Sciences
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Arts Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - DublinThis QQI Level 5 course will prepare learners to study in the field of the Arts and Social Sciences at University level. Students will take modules similar to those offered in Universities in these disciplines as well as modules to […]
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Certificate in Pre-University Law
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Law Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - DublinThe QQI Level 5 Pre-University Law course enables students to study Business and Criminal Law which cover some of the fundamental legal concepts in the core modules of all undergraduate law degrees. Excellent Higher Education progression opportunities to study Law
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Certificate in Pre-University Marketing
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Marketing Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - DublinThe Pre-University Marketing certificate is an exciting introduction to traditional and digital marketing, along with modules in IT, PR and Entrepreneurial Skills. Excellent higher education & career progression opportunitiesopportunities
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Certificate in Retail and Merchandising
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Sales & Retail Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - DublinThis QQI Level 5 course will provide students with the fundamentals of professional retail practice. Students will learn and acquire a core set of skills to equip them for both the workplace and higher education if they choose a progression […]
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Certificate in Screen Media Production for Small to Medium Enterprises
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Film Production Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinAre you looking for a video production course for your business? Perhaps you run a business and understand the power of online video content to connect directly with your clients and customers? Maybe your sales and marketing department needs to […]
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Certificate in Secretarial Administration
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Administration Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - DublinThe QQI Level 5 Secretarial course is a well established course in Rathmines College and is designed to provide students with the necessary practical and interpersonal skills to work successfully in the administration/reception areas of small to large size business […]
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Certificate in Social Media and Public Relations
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Public Relations Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - DublinThe QQI Level 5 course will teach students the fundamental skills in Social and Digital Media, Web Design and Entrepreneurial skills. It will be underpinned by very practical applications including Marketing and Public Relations. Students will be eligible to apply […]
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Certificate in Software Development and Data Analytics
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, IT Data Analytics Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - DublinThis QQI Level 5 Software Development and Data Analytics course gives students an excellent grounding in computer programming and Data Analytics. Excellent Higher Education and career progression opportunities
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Certificate in Sound Engineering and Music Production
Sound Engineering Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview Located at Rory Gallagher Corner and the Temple Bar Music Centre (The Button Factory), the Sound Training College has been setting standards in audio education for over 30 years. A variety of full and part time courses to suit […]
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Certificate in Sustainability in Interior Design
Interior Design Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinEnhance your knowledge and skills in Sustainability in Interior Design. Delivered by the Design Faculty, this exciting course has been created for those who come from an interior design background and who wish to advance and enhance their knowledge, skills […]
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Certificate in Tourism with Business
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Tourism & Hospitality Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - DublinThis QQI Level 5 course is designed to provide the learner with an appropriate base of relevant knowledge and the skills needed to pursue a career in the tourism industry to work at home or abroad in Hotel reception, visitor […]
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Certificate in Visual Effects for Screen and Virtual Reality
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Film Production Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThe programme is perfect if you’re interested in visual effects and virtual reality but have not yet completed a related programme and need to build a portfolio of VFX work. The programme provides you with an opportunity to historically contextualise […]
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Certificate in Web, Interaction and UX Design
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Web Design Course by Griffith College Dublin (GCD) - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThis part-time, blended programme is comprised of two modules – Web Design and Interaction Design – delivered over 6 months This level 7, 15 ECTS, certificate in Web, Interaction, and UX Design focuses on an introduction to development and application […]
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Challenging Behaviour (Blended Learning)
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Health Care Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryThis course is designed to equip the learner with knowledge and skills in supporting individuals with learning disability who present with challenging behaviour. The course is scheduled to run online 1 evening a week, Wednesday from 6.30pm to 9.30pm for […]
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Child Development (QQI Level 5)
Childcare Course by Limerick College of Further Education - LimerickThis Child Development course is suitable for individuals wishing to acquire skills and knowledge of child development from 0-6 years and to promote good practice, equality of opportunity and respect for diversity in lifestyles, religion and culture.
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Child Development (QQI Level 5) (Online)
Online Learning, Childcare Course by Limerick College of Further Education - LimerickThis Child Development course is suitable for individuals wishing to acquire skills and knowledge of child development from 0-6 years and to promote good practice, equality of opportunity and respect for diversity in lifestyles, religion and culture.
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Child Development and Play
Classroom Based, Child Development Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryThe aim of this course is to enable the learner to work under direct supervision, providing assistance and support within an Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) setting and or to progress to further education and training. This course is […]
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Child Psychology – CPD Course
Online Learning, Child Development Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinThe aim of this online professional development Child Psychology course is to provide the learner with the necessary theoretical knowledge relating to child psychology, as well as an understanding of how that theoretical knowledge is relevant in applied contexts as reflected, for example, […]
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Childcare and Additional Needs
Classroom Based, Childcare Course by CTI Senior College of Further Education - TipperaryThe purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a range of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) settings and/or to progress to higher education […]
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Childcare Courses Online
Distance Learning, Childcare Course by Chevron College - Wexford Town, Co. WexfordQQI Accredited online courses Start anytime, no set starting date Complete in 12 months 120 credits This Level 5 Childcare Course Online Certificate is designed with Early Years Educators, and the children they will engage with in mind. The […]
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Childcare Courses Online
Online Learning, Childcare Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinQQI Accredited online courses Complete in 40 weeks 120 credits New ELC Major Award Online. This brand new single stage online programme leading to the new QQI Level 5 Certificate in Early Learning & Care Major Award has been designed to […]
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Childminding Practice (QQI Level 5) (Online & Class based)
Childcare Course by Limerick College of Further Education - LimerickThis Early Childhood Education programme is designed to provide individuals with opportunities to acquire the skills and knowledge to plan, implement and evaluate a suitable programme of activities for a quality school age childcare setting.
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Children with Additional Needs (QQI Level 5)
Classroom Based, Childcare Course by Limerick College of Further Education - LimerickThis Children with Additional Needs course is suitable for those who wish to equip themselves with the knowledge, skill and competence to work effectively and efficiently with young children with additional needs. It aims to provide the participant with an […]
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Children with Additional Needs (QQI Level 5)
Distance Learning, Childcare Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinThis QQI Children with Additional Needs module is designed to enable the learner develop skills, gain knowledge and attitudes necessary to work with children who have additional needs. The learner will gain an understanding of the support needed to ensure […]
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Children With Additional Needs (QQI Level 5) (Online)
Online Learning, Childcare Course by Limerick College of Further Education - LimerickThis Children with Additional Needs course is suitable for those who wish to equip themselves with the knowledge, skill and competence to work effectively and efficiently with young children with additional needs. It aims to provide the participant with an […]