Courses Under 12 Weeks

This Level 9, 20-credit Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Performance Innovation at ATU Donegal (Letterkenny) is delivered fully online part-time over 12 weeks. Designed for sports professionals seeking to develop knowledge and skills in delivering and managing innovation in sports performance. Covers interdisciplinary approaches to sport performance innovation: the science of sports performance, technology, engineering and effective innovation management. Enables learners to manage and lead innovation, leverage multidisciplinary expertise, apply disruptive technologies and develop innovative solutions to performance challenges. 100% continuous assessment. Fee: €2,000 (EU).

This Level 6, 10-credit Certificate in Health and Safety Representation at ATU Sligo is delivered fully online part-time over 12 weeks. Specifically designed to provide Safety Representatives with the knowledge and skills to perform their function effectively, complying with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) Guidelines on Safety Representatives and Safety Consultation. Delivered through online lectures and Moodle. Can be taken as a standalone minor award or as part of the Higher Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health. One online lecture per week (~2 hours evening). 100% continuous assessment online. No campus attendance required. Fee: €900.

This Level 6, 10-credit Certificate in Digital Photography at ATU Donegal (Letterkenny) is delivered on-campus part-time over 12 weeks (one evening per week). Popular programme for individuals of all ages and skill levels covering fundamentals of photography, technical instruction in camera use, lighting, composition and image manipulation using industry standard software. Includes group discussions, one-to-one tuition in Mac-equipped labs, photo studio sessions and location shoots. Culminates in a student exhibition. 100% coursework assessment.

Explore international payroll considerations with this comprehensive one-day course. Covering cross-border employment, expatriate payroll, compliance across jurisdictions, and regulatory requirements, this programme is essential for organisations operating internationally. Participants gain insights into managing payroll for employees working across multiple countries.

Enhance productivity and effectiveness with this full-day time management course. Covering prioritisation, planning techniques, managing distractions, and work-life balance, this programme helps professionals maximise their impact. Practical strategies and tools enable participants to work smarter, not harder.

Stay ahead of UK payroll and tax changes with this essential one-day professional update. Designed for payroll professionals, HR specialists, and finance managers, this intensive training session covers the latest legislative updates, tax regulation changes, and compliance requirements affecting UK payroll operations. Through expert-led instruction, participants gain practical insights into implementing recent changes in their organisations and staying compliant with current regulations. Perfect for professionals looking to refresh their knowledge and ensure their payroll systems remain current with the latest requirements.

Master the essential skills of bookkeeping and payroll management in this comprehensive 12-week professional diploma. You'll gain practical, hands-on experience using industry-standard software like Sage 50 and Thesaurus, equipping you with the technical expertise employers demand. Perfect for career changers or those looking to advance in finance, this course covers everything from fundamental double-entry bookkeeping to complex PAYE compliance and payroll processing. Study flexibly online or in-person, with options to learn at your own pace or join expert-led live sessions. With salaries for payroll administrators averaging €34,500 annually, this qualification opens doors to stable, rewarding career opportunities across businesses of all sizes.

A six-week blended certificate exploring sustainable business practices, ESG strategy, circular economy principles, and responsible leadership. Students learn how to embed sustainability into business strategy and operations. Ideal for managers and executives looking to align their organisations with sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.

A 12-week Special Purpose Award for educators, trainers, and instructional designers who want to design and deliver effective digital learning experiences. Covers learning management systems, eLearning tools, instructional design models, and digital assessment strategies. Practical and hands-on throughout.

A six-week blended certificate that applies behavioural science and psychology to decision-making in professional contexts. Students explore cognitive biases, heuristics, risk assessment, and nudge theory. Ideal for managers, analysts, and anyone who wants to make better decisions and influence others more effectively.

A 12-week part-time Special Purpose Award covering the intersection of data governance and cybersecurity. Topics include data protection regulations (GDPR), information security management, risk assessment, and governance frameworks. Designed for IT and compliance professionals who need to manage data securely and responsibly.

A 12-week part-time certificate introducing the core concepts of software development including programming logic, algorithms, and coding in languages such as Python or JavaScript. Ideal for beginners and career changers who want to build a foundation in software development before pursuing further computing qualifications.

A short six-week blended certificate introducing the core concepts and tools of business intelligence. Students learn how to collect, analyse, and visualise data to support business decision-making. Topics include data warehousing, dashboards, reporting tools, and KPI development. Ideal for analysts, managers, or anyone wanting to leverage data in their organisation.

This 12-week part-time certificate is designed for early childhood home visitors and practitioners working with families and young children. It focuses on curriculum design, pedagogical approaches, and evidence-based practices for home visiting programmes. Participants develop skills to enhance child development outcomes in home-based settings.

A 12-week part-time certificate exploring the latest developments in digital technology including artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things. Designed for non-technical professionals who want to understand how emerging technologies are reshaping industries and how to leverage them in their roles.

A five-week part-time Special Purpose Award that explores neurodiversity in the workplace. Students gain an understanding of conditions such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and dyspraxia and learn how to create inclusive environments that support neurodiverse employees. Ideal for HR professionals, managers, and team leaders committed to inclusion.

This 12-week certificate is designed for senior practitioners and programme managers in early childhood home visiting. It focuses on leadership, governance frameworks, managing change, and building sustainable services. Participants develop strategic and operational skills to lead home visiting programmes effectively.

The QQI Level 6 Health Service Supervisory Management Skills Major Award (6M4978) enables learners to work independently or in a supervisory role across a range of health services contexts, or to progress to higher education. The programme focuses on developing leadership abilities, communication skills, and operational understanding of healthcare services. Includes specialist modules in person-centred planning, health promotion, gerontology and disability awareness.

This QQI Level 5 Palliative Care module provides learners with the knowledge, skills, and competence required to care for and respond to the needs of individuals and their families following the diagnosis of a life-limiting illness, in a manner that is dignified, inclusive, and holistic. Enables learners to contribute effectively to multidisciplinary care, communicate sensitively, optimise comfort and quality of life, and support individuals through loss, grief and bereavement. Subject to validation — starting September 2026.

A comprehensive Level 6 training programme specifically designed to equip aspiring educators with the skills and knowledge to excel in Early Learning and Care with a Montessori focus. Combines theoretical understanding with practical application through interactive lectures, workshops, and practical demonstrations. Learners develop a deep understanding of Montessori principles and pedagogy while adhering to the Aistear and Síolta quality frameworks.

A 1-day live virtual refresher course for registered BER Assessors keeping their knowledge and certification up to date. Covers DEAP Methodology updates, DEAP 4 software changes, SEAI survey guide updates, TGDL 2019, and Heat Pump Methodology. Essential for assessors maintaining SEAI registration. 20% funding available.

This online Digital Marketing course introduces students to the core competencies required to develop and execute digital marketing strategies. It covers SEO, social media marketing, email marketing, online advertising, online PR, affiliate marketing, and digital marketing plan development. Suitable for web developers, marketers, business owners and anyone wishing to gain a professional accredited qualification in digital marketing.

This online QQI Level 5 eBusiness course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills and competence needed to set up and promote a business online. It covers technology requirements, network security, e-business applications, online selling, planning for e-business, and the social, legal and economic impact of e-business.

This online QQI Level 5 Marketing Practice course is designed to enable learners to learn and apply the principles and practices of marketing. It covers the marketing mix, consumer behaviour, market research, product strategy, pricing, promotion, distribution and campaign monitoring. Learners who complete this module will be able to work effectively as a marketing professional in a range of organisations.

This online QQI Level 5 Creative Writing course is designed to give students an opportunity to develop their creative voice through writing. It covers writing skills, characterisation, structure and plot development, setting and atmosphere, and the process of getting published. Students will produce fiction including a novel opening or short stories and understand how to submit work for publication.

This online QQI Level 5 Print Journalism course equips students with the skills to write in different registers, edit and layout newspaper pages, undertake research on given topics, and demonstrate an understanding of national and international political and social affairs. Ideal for anyone wishing to work in media or complete the QQI Level 5 Certificate in Media Production.

This online QQI Level 5 Writing Skills for Journalism course develops students' writing skills to meet the editorial needs of newspapers, radio and television. Topics covered include journalism and the news, writing reviews, editorials and columns, writing features and human interest stories, and journalism and the law. Students will produce original articles to industry standard.

This online QQI Level 6 Customer Service course is designed to enable the learner to gain a detailed understanding of the customer service function within an organisation and to facilitate the development of effective customer service skills. Suitable for those already working in customer service or those new to the field looking to enhance their qualifications.

This eLearning QQI Level 6 Purchasing and Procurement qualification is designed for people in business who would benefit from a greater understanding of purchasing and procurement in an organisation. It covers key procurement terms, the evolution of purchasing, specification, the Five Rights, contract components, supplier assessment, tactical and strategic sourcing, and ethical procurement practices.

The aim of this brand new online QQI Level 6 Child Psychology course is to promote learners' theoretical and practical understanding of the psychological principles which underpin the development of the child, drawing on real life experiences and case studies. Learners will engage with a range of theoretical perspectives and apply their understanding using interactive case studies to advance their knowledge in a real-world context.

The aim of this online QQI Applied Psychology course is to provide the learner with the necessary theoretical knowledge relating to applied psychology, as well as an understanding of how that theoretical knowledge is used in applied contexts such as treatment approaches for psychological disorders, health psychology and organisational psychology. By the end of the course the learner will have a broad understanding of applied psychological science.

This QQI Level 6 Sports Psychology programme is designed to assist learners in understanding the psychological aspects of sport. It aims to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to understand and help change the behaviours of athletes in order to improve performance. Topics include arousal, stress and anxiety, motivation, goal setting, leadership and coaching.

Our distance learning QQI Level 5 Business Administration course has been developed to prepare learners for a junior administrative position in an organisation. It covers the organisation, finance, money, banking and foreign exchange, human resources, preparing for meetings, and processing business documents. Students can study flexibly at home and gain a nationally accredited qualification.

In this QQI Level 6 Business Management online course the learner will learn about a range of organisations, how to conduct SWOT and PEST analyses, how organisations manage change, and the role of management in planning, controlling and measuring performance. Topics include leadership styles, human resources, managing people, finance, time management and project management.

This QQI Level 6 Business Planning distance learning course is designed to equip entrepreneurs with skills and knowledge to develop a comprehensive and soundly based business plan. Students learn to complete market analysis, evaluate business ideas, conduct financial planning, develop marketing plans, and write a professional business plan.

Build real Python skills to power data, automation and upskill in the world's most popular programming language – no prior coding experience needed. 10-week live online certificate with expert-led sessions.

A four-week online trading programme delivered in partnership with the London Academy of Trading (LAT). Ideal for beginners, this course provides practical sessions in real-time financial market trading, covering market analysis, technical analysis, trading psychology, and risk management. Students receive 10 hours/day of expert support including daily webinars with experienced traders.

An evening practical course teaching bike maintenance and repair skills. Covers essential maintenance, troubleshooting, and DIY repairs.

An evening book discussion course offering interactive discussion space for readers. Covers literature analysis, book selection, and community reading.

Evening bridge card game classes for complete beginners and continuation beginners. Separate classes to suit skill levels.

An evening course combining calligraphy with mindfulness. Covers writing techniques, artistic expression, and meditative practice.

An evening short course introducing artificial intelligence concepts to non-technical audiences. Comprehensive introduction to AI fundamentals, applications, and societal impact.

An evening hobby course for adult beginners. Covers acting fundamentals, script work, stage presence, and performance skills in a relaxed, supportive environment. No prior experience required.

An evening creative writing course for beginners and experienced writers. Focuses on developing writing voice, storytelling techniques, and personal expression.

An online professional course from Griffith College. Flexible study options available.

An online professional course from Griffith College. Flexible study options available.

An online professional course from Griffith College. Flexible study options available.

An online professional course from Griffith College. Flexible study options available.