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Office Technology and Administration (Certificate, L6, 60 ECTS)

  • Location: Online

  • years: 1

  • Fees: €2,500

  • Level 6

  • Course Type Flexible and Professional Learning

  • Study Mode Part Time

  • Department Department of Lifelong Learning

  • Start Date 14/09/2026

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Course Overview

The Certificate in Office Technology and Administration is a flexible, part-time, fully online Level 6 programme designed for people who want to build practical, job-ready skills for modern office and administrative roles. The programme focuses on the real day-to-day skills needed in contemporary workplaces, combining office administration, business fundamentals, digital tools, IT, quality management, and personal and professional development.

This course is ideal for those already working in administrative or support roles, as well as those looking to retrain or return to work. Graduates will leave with a strong understanding of how modern offices operate, how technology supports business processes, and how to work effectively, professionally, and confidently in a wide range of organisational settings.

More Information

  • Semester 1

    Office Organisation and Administration (10 ECTS)
    Focuses on how modern offices operate. Covers office systems, records management, workflow, time management, professionalism, communication, health and safety, GDPR, and the impact of digital transformation and remote work.

    Essentials of Business (10 ECTS)
    Introduces core business concepts including management, accounting, marketing, organisational behaviour, business ethics, and how organisations function in practice. Builds a strong foundation in how businesses operate.

    Communications and Computing Applications (10 ECTS)
    Develops practical skills in workplace communication and digital tools, including business writing, reports, presentations, email, cloud collaboration, and digital communication platforms.

    Semester 2

    Information Technology and Computer Applications (10 ECTS)
    Builds confidence in IT systems and applications used in business environments, focusing on practical digital skills and applied computing in the workplace.

    Fundamentals of Quality Management (10 ECTS)
    Introduces quality systems, continuous improvement, and how organisations maintain standards, efficiency, and compliance.

    Applied Practice 1: Personal and Professional Context (10 ECTS)
    Focuses on career development, professional identity, reflective practice, and employability skills, including CV development, career planning, and personal development planning.

  • Minimum Entry Requirements

    Mature applicants (over 23)

    or

    Leaving Certificate

    O6 in five subjects, including Mathematics and a language (English or Irish)

    or

    QQI Level 5

    Full award with a minimum of eight modules, or

    or

    Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)

    Please review the academic entry requirements for this programme.

    If you do not hold these qualifications but would like your application to be assessed under RPL please contact us via email using the contact information below.

  • This programme will be delivered online though our virtual learning environment.

  • Each 10-credit module normally equates to approximately 200 total learning hours. Total learning hours include the time spent in class, such as lectures, tutorials, and practical elements, as well as time spent working independently outside of college.

    The balance between these varies by discipline and level of study, and learners should be aware that workload will increase at particular times, especially when assignments are due.

  • The programme is assessed through a combination of continuous assessments, project work and exams.

  • €2,500

  • Applications will close on 28th August 2026 at 5pm.

    Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

    Programme run subject to viable numbers.

  • Certificate in Office Technology and Administration (L6, 60 ECTS)