Project Management
This course will provide learners with an introduction to the key project management skills, tools and techniques that are utilised to successfully initiate, run, and close projects of all types.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
QQI Level 5 Qualification or equivalent.
or
Appropriate Work Experience.
Mature applicants who have relevant experience and may not meet the above requirements are welcome to apply.
All applicants will be invited to an Applicant Information Meeting.
Careers / Further progression
Higher Education Links
For information on all relevant higher education links visit www.qqi.ie , www.cao.ie and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions. Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems with the Admission Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit www.cao.ie
Examples of Progression to Higher Education
Full-time Courses:
IADT Dun Laoghaire – BBus (Ord)Entrepreneurship – DL701
IADT Dun Laoghaire – BBus (Hons) Entrepreneurship & Management – DL823
Students may apply for entry into Year 2 of the Business Degree Course (subject to interview)
NCI – BA (Hons) Business – NC009
UCD – B Business & Law – DN610 (require LCE Maths O2/H6)
TU Dublin – Higher Certificate in Marketing – TU 783
TU Dublin – BBus Marketing – TU 783
TU Dublin – BBus (Hons) Marketing Management- TU 923
Students may apply for entry into Year Two of the above courses, interview required.
South East Technology University (SETU) – Ballsbridge College has a progression agreement with SETU linking this course’s QQI award (6M4985) to a range of WIT degrees.
Please see https://www.wit.ie/future_students/fe_progression/further-education-progression-scheme
Part-time Courses:
Graduates may apply for part-time Management, Accounting and Finance degree programmes in TU Dublin.
Further information
The registration fee for courses is €100 for 2026/2027. Please note that some courses may require additional payments.
Grants are available to eligible students. Eligibility depends on individual financial circumstances and a grant must be applied for, through Student Universal Service Ireland (SUSI), see www.susi.ie.
Project management has emerged as a standalone profession. The Project Management Institute predict that demand for Project Managers will outstrip supply over the next 10 years. By 2027, globally, employers will need 87.7 million individuals working in project management-oriented roles.
Project Management is a function used in many business sectors either for a one-off project or as an ongoing activity. Project Managers plan and organise an organisation’s staff, financial and technological resources to progress a specific project or event to completion.
This course will provide learners with an introduction to the key project management skills, tools and techniques that are utilised to successfully initiate, run, and close projects of all types.
Project Management – Level 6
Business Management – Level 6
Business Law – Level 6
Financial Reporting – Level 6
Spreadsheets – Level 6
Marketing Management – Level 6
Communications – Level 6
Work Experience – Level 6
Disclaimer: The college reserves the right to make any alterations to any programme as might be required. Where there is insufficient enrolment a course may be cancelled.
Course Details
QQI Advanced Certificate in Business (6M4985) – NFQ Level 6
Certification Awarding Body: QQI
Award Title: Advanced Certificate in Business
Award Code: 6M4985
Level: 6 – Further Education & Training
Please note the above course descriptor is subject to change.
City of Dublin FET College Ballsbridge Campus
Shelbourne Road,
Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4,
Ireland D04 R201
e: info@ballsbridge.cdetb.ie
t: 01 668 4806