Information Technology & Digital Skills
Information Technology & Digital Skills is a new part-time 2 day course designed for beginners, or those who to wish to improve their IT skills, preparing them for a QQI Level 5 programmes and employment. Level 4 Web Design: Desktop Publishing; Information Technology Skills and Data Entry are offered. A new Special Purpose Module – QQI Level 4 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) is also being offered.
This is an ideal introduction course for learners who may be interested in Further and Higher Education courses in IT; Web Design and AI.
Target Award
QQI Information Processing – 5M2067
Start Date: 07-09-2026 Hours/week: 12 Hrs 00 Mins Duration: 36 weeks
NFQ Level 4 or equivalent when accessing a Level 5 programme.
CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 courses for those whose first language is not English
Mature learner entry requirements available via the local ETB pathway
Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EEA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees (Please refer to Information for International Learners)
*Each provider may have additional requirements, not outlined above.
Age Requirements
Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)
Learning Aptitude
Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Previous Experience
Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.
| Module | Award | Body |
|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Skills (Community) | Information Technology Skills (4N1125) | QQI |
| Web Design (Community) | Web Design (4N1122) | QQI |
| Desktop Publishing | Desktop Publishing (4N1854) | QQI |
| Data Entry | Data Entry (4N1113) | QQI |
Develop digital skills for employment using MS Office 365; Canva & Adobe software and explore AI.
students may progress to a follow-on part-time programme offering QQI Level 5 Graphic Design; Spreadsheets; Database Methods, Payroll (Sage Software) and Work Experience to achieve a QQI Level 5 Information Processing Component Award 5M2067.
Progress to further and higher education courses.
Former graduates have progressed to degree courses in SETU.