Marketing Innovation & Technology
With this qualification, you will be well placed to take advantage of emerging opportunities and launch your marketing career.
| 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
1 year full-time. 5 days per week.
Entry Requirements
• You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award.
• Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and other applicants without the formal entry requirements will be assessed individually for suitability.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this course, you can pursue careers in a range of areas including:
• Marketing/Sales
• Advertising
• Digital Marketing
• On-line Business
Progression
If you want to get a degree, then you can apply through the CAO system for entry into courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme such as:
• BA (Hons) Business Studies (DC111) or BSc (Hons) Marketing, Innovation and Technology (DC240) Dublin City University
• BA (Ord) Advertising and Marketing Communications (TU919) or BBus (Ord) in Marketing, Technological University Dublin (TU922) - Technological University of Dublin, Tallaght
• BA (Hons) Digital Marketing and Sales (DL805) IADT, Dun Laoghaire
• BA (Hons) Digital Marketing, Technological University Dublin (TU920), Technological University of Dublin, Blanchardstown
• BA (Hons) Digital Business Innovation (DC241) Dublin City University
Further information
Start Date: 14/09/2026.
Student Financial Support
The range of schemes and measures available to assist students in Further Education Colleges include the:
Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
Back To Education Allowance (BTEA)
Maintenance Grant Scheme
Fund For Students With Disabilities
Other Funding
PLC Bursary for Displaced Persons (Ukraine) Scheme 2023
www.studentfinance.ie provides comprehensive and user-friendly information on the range of financial support schemes and programmes available to full-time further and higher education students.
You can apply online. Click on the “Application Weblink” above. You will need to have your PPS number and an email address to complete the application.
Have you a confident, outgoing personality and good communication skills? Would you enjoy working in a creative and dynamic environment? Want to learn more about how to use digital media as an effective marketing tool? Could you see yourself running your own online business? This course offers you the opportunity to learn and apply the fundamentals of marketing using digital media platforms including the web and social media. In the recovering global economy where there is an upsurge in online business activity, there are excellent career prospects for self-motivated individuals. With this qualification, you will be well placed to take advantage of emerging opportunities and launch your marketing career. If you are more interested in the practical skills and gaining an in-depth knowledge of digital media design and software development tools, then why not also check out our Creative Multimedia courses.ms.
Course Structure
In conjunction with the agency FIT (Fast Track into Information Technology), you will do workshops on CV’s, LinkedIn and interviews and you will get the opportunity to do a practice interview with industry specialists. You will use the e-learning platform Moodle.
What will I study?
• Marketing Practice
• Digital Marketing
• Video Editing
• Behavioural Studies
• Statistics
• Entrepreneurial Skills
• Spreadsheets
• Work Experience
Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud Licences are provided free of charge for use on personal devices.
Assessment and Certification
• This course is certified by QQI.
• Assessment is based on a combination of work submitted during the year and exams.
• Learners who successfully complete all 8 subjects will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Marketing (5M2069).
5M2069 - Marketing.
Dublin College Blackrock,
Main Street,
Blackrock,
Co Dublin,
A94 X383
t: +353 1 2889717
e: office@bfei.ie