Post Graduate Courses That Award: Special Purpose Award / Certificate

Traditionally, research approaches could be categorised in ways such as science, humanities or art practice-based research. Increasingly, inter- and multi-disciplinary movements are calling for more collaboration between these areas, while preserving an empirical (evidence-based) approach. What will I be doing? This Certificate provides an overview of the empirical research process, theories and methods so as…

Design Thinking can transform the way organisations develop products, services, processes and strategy. Many companies now deploy design thinking methodologies to help them overcome key business challenges ever present in today’s fast-paced technology and data driven environment. Design thinking can be used as an innovative approach: for problem solving and management strategy; to create customer-centric…

This Certificate in Digital Sculpting course is designed as a week by week introduction to Z-Brush to help you realize and explore your concepts efficiently in 3D. ZBrush is an industry standard sculpting and 3D modelling application commonly used in animation, AR/VR, film/TV, illustration, jewellery design, prop making, and general sculptural practices. It is used…

This Certificate is a Level 9 Special Purpose Award and an embedded exit award of the MA in Education, Learning and Development programme. The programme is designed to meet the needs of educators and practitioners who support adults learners in their workplace e.g. Learning and Development specialists, role holders working in a Human Resources department,…

This course will provide you with the skills and competencies you need to act in the leadership role of a senior project manager, senior producer, series producer/director. You may already be working within an industry where you are interested in progressing professionally, e.g. in areas such as editorial leadership or senior project management. The course…

This Production Management course presents the opportunity to gain and develop practical production skills in film, television and live action and to keep pace with the ever-changing technology and practices. Building on existing experience and skills you have learned through working or studying in a creative environment, this course will provide you with a comprehensive…

The aim of this course is to immerse you in a real-world newsroom, radio studio and location production environment so that you develop your production skills and gain a significant command of technical abilities required of all forms of broadcast radio and podcasting. This course presents you with an opportunity to develop your practical skills…

Secure Software Development Special Purpose Award is designed to give Software Professionals the skills they need to securely design, develop and assess software systems. Building on existing software development skills this certificate will provide the learner with cyber security tools and techniques to enable them to play an essential role in ensuring the software they…

Secure Systems Architecture Special Purpose Award is designed to provide the experienced Systems Architect with the cyber security skills needed by a Secure Systems Architect. Building on the existing knowledge of a Systems Architect, this certificate will provide the learner with tools and techniques to support them in making informed security decisions when designing and…

Secure Network Operations Special Purpose Award is designed to provide Networking Professionals with the skills required to securely manage networks. Building on existing networking know how this certificate will provide the learner with knowledge of cyber security tools and techniques to support them in maintaining IT networks securely. Mapped closely to the work role ‘Network…

Professional Certificate in Skin & Hair Follicle Science (Online Webinar-Based/ Part-Time) The webinar-based, interactive lecture schedule and fact-based assessment series will comprise of approx. 25 hours of direct teaching to provide a fundamental and comprehensive knowledge base in the human skin and hair follicle biological sciences. The lecture block will cover an introduction to the…

Dermatological (skin and hair) issues can comprise up to 25% of a General Practitioner’s workload, and so the majority of skin conditions should be treated in this community general practice setting. The Professional Certificate in Clinical Dermatology (NFQ Level 9, 10 credits) is a fully-online course (September to May) consisting of approx. 28-hours of teaching…

This intensive 3-week course includes a one-week work placement in the fast-paced studios of Virgin Media Television in Ballymount, Dublin 10. The course will provide an opportunity to develop your own abilities and gain new, unique skills in  live studio broadcast production. You will collaborate with professionals of all levels to create a studio programme…