Overview
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Entry
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Course Overview

Businesses across all sectors are under pressure to work more efficiently, respond more quickly to change, make better use of data and deliver greater value to customers.

This programme helps learners develop the knowledge and tools to support that transition.

The programme explores key themes including business process improvement, digital transformation, operational excellence, data-informed decision-making, innovation and change. Learners will examine how digital technologies and structured improvement approaches can be used to enhance efficiency, communication, service delivery and overall business performance.

This programme is designed for learners who want to strengthen their ability to improve business processes, support digital change and contribute to more effective ways of working. It is suited to those working in business, administration, operations, customer service, project support, quality or team leadership roles.

It is also suitable for professionals who want to build practical skills in digital business improvement, innovation and change, and for learners seeking to progress their careers in modern organisations where digital capability and continuous improvement are increasingly important.

Accreditation: NFQ Level 8 – Special Purpose Award 20 ECTS

PROGRESSION

Graduates will also be able to continue seamlessly to the Certificate in Digitalisation and AI (a 20 ECTS programme), Certificate in Sustainability Practices for Digital Transformation (a 20 ECTS Programme) or theBachelor of Science (Honours) in Process Digitalisation (a 60 ECTS programme).

Continue to the Course Outline section for module information.

Course Outline

This part-time programme runs over 3 months (1 semester). Lectures are delivered online 2 evenings per week. Also 1 -2 Saturdays per month (blend of online & in class).

COURSE CONTENT

Data Management and Analysis 10 ECTS
Digital Communication, Visualisation and Professional Practice 5 ECTS
Digital Process Optimisation 5 ECTS

Entry Requirements

Applicants require a relevant Level 7 qualification or equivalent. Relevant prior learning and industry experience may be considered through RPL.

Career Path & Progression

AFTER THE PROGRAMME

On successful completion, learners will have the knowledge and practical skills to contribute to business improvement and digital change initiatives across a wide range of sectors. Graduates may use the programme to strengthen their current role, support progression into roles linked to operations, improvement, project support or digital change, or prepare for further study.

The programme also provides a foundation for progression to further education in areas such as business improvement, digital transformation, operations, leadership, project management or related disciplines. It supports both immediate workplace application and longer-term professional development in organisations seeking more agile, efficient and digitally capable teams.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES