The Diploma in Business Innovation is designed as an active learning experience requiring students to be active participants in their learning, engaging in industry relevant authentic learning and assessment activities. The special purpose of this diploma is to provide an accessible route to a level 7 qualification that equips graduates with the tools and techniques to identify, develop, and implement innovative solutions to real-world business challenges or apply innovation in the of light opportunity, to support career advancement. The Diploma is specialised and targeted, focusing specifically on innovation, developing technical skills and knowledge and the development of the business discipline with the soft skills essential for fostering innovation, and providing leadership.
The Certificate in Digital Transversal Skills has been designed to provide learners with the core digital and soft skills required now and for the workplace of the future. This is also an ideal foundation programme which can prepare graduates to access higher education programmes from level 7 on the Irish NFQ, broadly in Business, ICT and Computing fields.
The programme is designed for learners seeking to develop their knowledge, skills and competence in the area of Digital Skills and Transversal Skill that are fundamental in today鈥檚 modern work environments. This special purpose programme is designed to produce graduates with the attributes required of a Digitally Skilled employee today, and the ability to continue to develop knowledge, skill and competence to remain competitive and employable in an ever-advancing sector. The Certificate also provides learners in a related industry, and those seeking employment within the IT field, a greater opportunity to advance and/or specialise their education.
On successful completion of the course, learners will be awarded a 60 ECTS Special Purpose Award at Level 6 of the Irish NFQ. The qualification will also enable graduates to access further studies in a wide variety of disciplines including ICT.
Modules include Digital Age Literacy, High Productivity, Office Applications, Effective Communications, Acting Autonomously, Inventive Thinking, Professional Development and Legal, Ethical and Privacy Issues. The transferable and transversal skills that will be developed by the learners on this programme include critical analysis, advanced evaluation, self-analysis and personal reflection, problem solving, communication skills, written communication skills, time management, team/group work management and professionalism.
Programme Aims and Objectives:
On completion of this programme the learner will be able to:
The overall objectives of this Digital Transversal Skills Certificate programme are:
To provide graduates with the ability to advance their IT career by attaining a
qualification which enables them to secure industry entry level positions, or further
advancement within their current sphere.
To provide the IT sector with graduates who possess the requisite attributes to make
a positive contribution to the IT industry.
Career and Progression Opportunities:
The National Skills Strategy 2025 emphasises that improved digital skills will be vital for Ireland鈥檚 future, not just in higher-end dedicated ICT jobs but also more widely, as a basic core competence in the digital economy. In addition to obtaining the core digital skills required for the workplace, learners will also develop their communication and analytical skills in particular, their ability to analyse, evaluate, problem-solve, plan and manage projects. Throughout the programme they will also engage in self-evaluation and personal reflection tasks.
February 2025
CCT College Dublin
30 - 34 Westmoreland St.,
Dublin 2,
Dublin,
Republic of Ireland
CCT College Dublin has identified entry criteria and processes that will enable it to determine an applicant鈥檚 potential to succeed on the proposed programme.
The minimum requirements for general learning are the ability to communicate effectively in writing 鈥� produce written summaries, reports, discussions and projects on academic and or applied matters, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Admission will be through:
鈥� evidence of prior learning, including experiential learning,
or
鈥� possession of an NFQ level 5 award, including leaving certificate, FET award, or equivalent.
Applicants may also be invited to participate an admissions interview.
CCT College Dublin is committed to providing equal access to education and equal opportunities for mature students. Students who are 23 years of age or older on 1st January
of the year of application can apply directly to CCT for entry to CCT programmes.
Mature applicants are not required to evidence attainment of the academic qualifications required of school leavers. They must, however, evidence their potential to succeed through demonstration of their ability to pursue the programme at the applicable NFQ level and
benefit from the programme of study in question. The ability to produce written summaries,
discussions and projects on academic and applied matters will be important.
English Language Requirements:
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