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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Managing People Course (QQI Level 6)
Online Learning, Management Skills Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinThis comprehensive QQI Managing People course, equips existing Managers (and those considering a career in managing people) with detailed knowledge of employee legislation, motivating staff, appraisals, disciplinary procedures, recruitment, selection and personal development. Students will learn how to: manage staff performance […]
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MANAGING PEOPLE QQI LEVEL 6
Online Learning, Public Administration & Public Management Course by Limerick College of Further Education - LimerickThis course module will provide the learner with the management knowledge, skills and ability to manage people in a supervisory management capacity.
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Managing Service Quality and Safeguarding – June 2024
Online Learning, Management Skills Course by Open Training College - DublinNext commencement: June 24th, 2024 Apply by: June 14th, 2024 Students access online course materials day or night until the assignment submission. Extensive tutor support is provided along the way also. — This QQI approved Level 6 course provides current […]
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Manual and Computerised Accounts QQI Level 5
Classroom Based, Accountancy Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - DublinLearn to maintain accounts and financial records manually and using integrated accounting software. Gain the knowledge and skills to support and maintain records in small/ medium organisations (SMEs). Ideal foundation course for Accounting Technician qualification. Accreditation QQI Level 5 Minor […]
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Manual Handling Instructor Training Course (QQI Level 6)
Online Learning, Manual Handling Course by Guardian Safety - Clondalkin, Co. DublinThe QQI Manual Handling Instructor Training is delivered Online via ZOOM, therefore can be done from the convenience of your own home or office. The scope and aim of the QQI Manual Handling Instructor Training are to give learners the […]
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Marine Tourism & Seafood Fundamentals
Tourism & Hospitality Course by Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) - Letterkenny, Co. DonegalThis programme has been developed as a Level 6 Special Purpose Award by LYITs School of Tourism in collaboration with Donegal County Council and dars na Gaeltachta. The programme forms part of a larger Donegal Atlantic Coastal Trail Project. The […]
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Marketing Communications Course (QQI Level 6)
Online Learning, Marketing Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinLearners who successfully complete this course will: be competent in the principles of marketing communications have detailed knowledge of communication theory be able to apply the various marketing communication tools to a work place scenario have a comprehensive understanding of […]
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Marketing Practice Course (QQI Level 5)
Online Learning, Marketing Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinThis new eLearning QQI level 5 Marketing Practice course is designed to enable learners to learn and apply the principles and practices of marketing. Learners who complete this module will be able to work effectively as a marketing professional in a range of […]
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Master of Arts (MA) in Creative Media Practice
Education Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The MA in Creative Media Practice presents learners with a creative and critically informed environment in which to develop and consolidate their practice. The course supports imaginative, experimental and interdisciplinary enquiry through a range of media, approaches and methodologies. […]
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Master of Arts (MA) in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Classroom Based, Humanities & Social Sciences Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinIntroduction The MA in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy is a recognised component which contributes to a post-graduate specific modality training in psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. A combination of this Masters’ programme with the Post-Masters’ Specific Modality Training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in The School of […]
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Master of Arts (MA) in Psychotherapy
Classroom Based, Humanities & Social Sciences Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The MA in Psychotherapy offers a postgraduate qualification which meets requirements for professional training for individuals interested in training as humanistic and psychodynamic psychotherapists in the integrative model. The course has been designed for graduates from a Level 8 […]
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Master of Arts in Dispute Resolution
Classroom Based, Law Course by Independent College Dublin - Dublin City North, Co. DublinThe MA in Dispute Resolution is a unique and innovative interdisciplinary programme which provides students with the academic knowledge and practical skills to resolve disputes between parties in a non-adversarial manner. The MA in Dispute Resolution focuses on a wide […]
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Master of Arts in Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Counselling & Psychotherapy Course by IICP College - Tallaght, Co. DublinChild and Adolescent Psychotherapy is a specialised area of practice. This Master’s programme will equip learners and practising therapists with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to meet the therapeutic needs of children and adolescents. This part-time programme consists of […]
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Education Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The MBA is a one year full-time or two year part-time programme that educates and prepares a diverse group of learners with the academic knowledge, analytical ability and innovative management perspectives and skills needed to manage organisations in an […]
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Cloud Computing
Education Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The MBA (Cloud Computing), awarded by QQI, is specifically aimed at facilitating the graduate’s understanding of how organisations may exploit the vast business opportunities that result from the transformative power that Cloud Computing offers both currently and in the […]
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance
Education Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The MBA (Finance) awarded by QQI, provides theoretical and practical models and perspectives, which will provide a basis for analysing financial information and for applying the analysis in making informed financial decisions. The decision making aspect is developed in […]
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resource Management
Education Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The DBS MBA (HRM), awarded by QQI, focuses on the management of human resources to ensure competitive advantage by maximising resources for the benefit of an organisation and society, which places human resource management (HRM) at the heart of […]
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) Information Systems
Education Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The DBS MBA (Information Systems), awarded by QQI, focuses on strategic business information systems knowledge as well as disruptive technologies and the innovation that occur in this field. It brings learners up to speed on the knowledge and current […]
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) Marketing
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) Project Management
Education Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview This specialism provides innovative knowledge on one of the key skills of the modern business world. A deep understating of the theories and practices of Project Management enables graduates to discuss and share new insights to identify new problems […]
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Master of Science (MSc) in Business Analytics
Education Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview Given the ever-increasing volume of data that businesses have access to today, there is a demand for employees who have computational, analytical and business strategy skills who can inform business decisions to increase efficiency and an organisation’s value. This […]
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Master of Science (MSc) in Data Analytics
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, IT Data Analytics Course by CCT College Dublin - Dublin City South, Co. DublinThe MSc in Data Analytics* is a postgraduate masters degree course aimed at IT graduates and professionals, and graduates from cognate/numeric disciplines. The majority of companies today realise the value of data driven business strategy and are in need of […]
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Master of Science (MSc) in Data Analytics
Education Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview With increased availability of information about customer preferences and actions, production processes and supply chains, there is growing recognition of the economic returns from the use of big data and analytics. The Government’s Action Plan for Jobs 2013 sets […]
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Master of Science (MSc) Information & Library Management (LAI accredited)
Education Course by Dublin Business School (DBS) - DublinOverview The programme is designed for graduates of all disciplines wishing to pursue a career in Information & Library Management on a professional level. The programme also enables existing library personnel to obtain a professional library qualification for promotional purposes. […]
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Master of Science (MSc) Information Systems with Computing
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Master of Science (MSc) Management Practice
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Master of Science (MSc) Marketing
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Master of Science in Digital Media and Marketing
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Master of Science in Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy
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Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Cognitive Behavioural Modalities)
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