Business with Marketing - Advanced
Learn the core principles of business management, marketing and administration.
| 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
38 weeks.
Entry Requirements
What are the entry requirements?
• Applicants must be 16+ years of age on entry to the course.
• You must hold a recent and relevant QQI Level 5 Major Award (or equivalent) in a related course.
• Applicants with relevant work experience will also be considered.
• Mature applicant route available for applicants aged 23+.
• Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B2 or Higher).
• Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.
Careers / Further progression
What are the progression opportunities?
If you complete a QQI major award with Kerry College, you may use your results to progress to third level (University, Technological University or Institute of Technology). You may apply under the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS). A limited number of places are available each year. Some examples include:
B.Bs. (Ord/Hons) Business at Munster Technological University (MTU)
B.A. (Hons) Event Management at Munster Technological University (MTU)
B.Bus (Hons) Business Information Systems at Munster Technological University (MTU)
B.A. Ed (Hons) Business Studies & Accounting at Mary Immaculate College (MIC)
LL.B. Law at Trinity College Dublin
BComm (Hons) Commerce (UCC)
You should check individual university websites for specific entry criteria for courses.
There is a separate section on the CAO application for applying using your QQI results from Kerry College in the same way you use your Leaving Certificate results.
Further information
Start date: 07/09/2026.
Applications for all full-time programmes should be made online via the Kerry College. Your application will be processed using our FETCHCOURSES system.
If you haven't signed up for a FETCH account, you'll need to do this first. It's free and a one-time setup.
Why should I apply?
• This course prepares the learner for employment in the modern office with a strong focus on computer skills.
• The course also suits those who wish to set up or manage their own business, with a strong emphasis on management skills
• The track record for employment from this course is very positive with past students successfully employed in numerous administrative positions with companies.
What's the certification?
QQI Level 6 Major Award Certificate in Business (6M4985).
What will I study?
Business Law (6N4045)
Business Management (6N4310)
Customer Service (6N0697)
Marketing Management (6N4188)
Payroll Manual & Computerised (6N4005)
Word Processing (6N4977)
Work Experience (6N1946)
Spreadsheets (6N4089)
6M4985 - Business
Kerry College - Listowel Campus
Unit 1, Listowel Business Development Centre,
Listowel Business Park,
Clieveragh,
Listowel
Co. Kerry.
V31PC79
t: (068) 22655
e: listowel@kerrycollege.ie
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm