Advanced Certificate in Business WITH INSURANCE (QQI Level 6)
This full-time one year programme is designed to enable successful learners to gain an in-depth knowledge of the role and function of business management within different business environments and in the theory and practice of insurance to enable the learner to work under supervision in a variety of insurance contexts. It will provide learners with the knowledge, skills and competency to explore the range of products and services in the insurance industry. Key areas of study are business, insurance, economics and team leadership alongside advanced I.T skills. The programme may enhance opportunities in securing an apprenticeship in the area of insurance practitioner.
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- Banking & Insurance
- Personal & Professional Development
- Business Management
- Applied Economics
- Marketing Management
- Team Leadership
- Human Resource Management
- Spreadsheets
Modules are subject to change
Leaving Certificate or QQI Level 5, or equivalent standard of education. All applicants are subject to an interview and an online assessment.
| Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) | US720 Business (Level 7)* US840 Business (Level 8) US848 Business & Law (Level 8) |
| South East Technological University (SETU), Carlow | SE420 Higher Certificate Business* (Level 6) SE414 Bachelor of Business, common entry (Level 7)* SE403 Business with Law (Level 8) |
| Maynooth University (MU) | MH101 Arts (Level 8) MH107 Social Science (Level 8) MH401 Finance (Level 8)** MH403 BA Accounting and Finance (Level 8)** MH407 Business and Accounting (Level 8)** MH411 Entrepreneurship (Level 8) |
| Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Galway | AU501 Business (Level 7) AU505 Business with Entrepreneurship (Level 7) AU601 Business (Level 8) |
University of Galway | GY201 Commerce (Level 8)** GY209 Commerce Global Experience (Level 8)** |
Mary Immaculate College (MI)
Dublin City University (DCU) | M1017 BA in Education, Business Studies and Religion (Level 8)! MI016 BA in Education: Business Studies & Accounting (Level 8)! DC111 Business Studies (Level 8)** DC115 Accounting & Finance (Level 8)** |
*Upon completion of the Major Award 6M4985, students may progress directly to Year 2 of these courses.
**Maths module required or Leaving Certificate Maths.
! O6/H7 Leaving Certificate Maths
For further information, please contact Elaine at 057 9349424 or email: tullamore@loetb.ie
€80 QQI Level 6 Certification Fee. (Medical Card holders or those in receipt of a Social Welfare payment are exempt from this Certification Fee.)
VTOS: If you are over 21 years of age, are unemployed and have been getting certain social welfare payments for at least 6 months you can apply for the Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme (VTOS). Successful applicants can receive a VTOS payment for the duration of the course, instead of their social welfare payment. Small meal and travel allowances may also apply
Course Details
Code:6M4985
Award Title: QQI Level 6 – Certification in Business
Duration: One year – September 2025 to May 2026.