Business Administration
To enable the learner to acquire/update the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and under supervision in an administrative role in a range of business contexts and to gain a solid foundation in the academic, practical and personal skills. Ultimately the aim is to assist learners gain employment in this sector.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
38 weeks, full-time.
Entry Requirements
It is desirable that applicants have participated in primary and post primary education.
Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest and some basic skills in the subject, and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
Applicants must complete an informal interview to determine suitability for the course.
Careers / Further progression
Job Opportunities
Clerical/Administrative/Front Office/Reception/Personal/Executive Assistant/Office work.
Roles in the public or private sector may involve tasks from entry level, (such as answering the phone, typing and word processing, maintaining customer accounts, sorting post and email as well as maintaining computer and manual filing systems, responding to senior staff requests, dealing with customers by telephone and in person, both under supervision and independently), to scheduling meetings, producing reports for management meetings as well as overseeing other members of staff.
You can also progress to further or higher education and training by enrolling in courses with local universities such as the Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), University of Galway, etc..
Further information
Start Date: 01/09/2026
End Date: 28/05/2027
Course is free but there may be some minor costs for occasional expenses like fieldtrips, equipment and other related items.
To enable the learner to acquire/update the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and under supervision in an administrative role in a range of business contexts and to gain a solid foundation in the academic, practical and personal skills. Ultimately the aim is to assist learners gain employment in this sector.
You can also progress to further or higher education and training by enrolling in courses with local universities such as the Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), University of Galway, etc..
Customer Service (5N0972)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Mathematics (5N1833)
Bookkeeping Manual & Computerised (5N1354)
Business Administration Skills (5N1610)
Desktop Publishing (5N0785)
Payroll Manual & Computerised (5N1546)
Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977)
Word Processing (5N1358)
5M2468 - Business Administration
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