Business - Advanced
Students on this course will learn how to design and maintain their own website, operate a payroll system, set up and manage a computerised accounting system, participate on a two week work placement in a business of their choice, learn to communicate effectively within the business environment, produce quality business documents, create and modify spreadsheets using a wide range of advanced spreadsheet features and gain an in depth understanding of the role and function of management.
| 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
This is a one-year full time course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
A QQI/FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Office Administration (5M1997) or equivalent
Mature students (age 23+) welcome
Interview
Careers / Further progression
This course provides the opportunity to progress to employment or further study in the Business Studies area.
Further information
Course commences 7th September 2026
Mature students are welcome to apply. Formal academic qualifications not required.
Mayo College of Further Education & Training is offering no tuition fees for September 2026, which covers exam fees, student consumables, and journals. This includes courses across campuses in Ballina, Castlebar, and Westport, aimed at relieving the cost of living crisis. Some specific courses or materials might still have costs, but tuition is free.
Means tested grants are available from SUSI. Please visit http://www.susi.ie/ for more information and to make an application.
Yes
Successful students will be awarded a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business. All students complete a two week work experience placement as part of their studies on this course.
Word Processing 6N4977
Work Experience 6N1946
Payroll Manual & Computerised 6N4005
Computerised Accounts 6N3911
Business Management 6N4310
Web Authoring 6N2532
Spreadsheets 6N4089
Communications 6N1950 or Customer Service 5N0972
6M4985 - Business
Successful students will be awarded a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business. All students complete a two week work experience placement as part of their studies on this course.
Phone: 094 9023134
Email: admin@ccfe.ie