This October we are offering the following FETAC modules :

• Word Processing
• Marketing Practice
• Business Administration
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Web Authoiring (Level 5)
• Introduction to the Internet
• Business Management
• Computerised Payroll
• Understanding Special Needs
• Marketing Practice
• Care of the Older Person
• Information and Commmunication Systems
• English as a Second Language
• Database Methods
• Book-Keeping Manual and Compuerised
• Communications

Certificate in Spreadsheets (B30028)

Course Overview

The Certificate in Business Administration is designed to provide practical experience in the use of database software in typical business and other activities. It provides an understanding of fundamental database concepts and practical experience in database design, implementation and organisation. It also introduces the learner to the use of additional database operations.

Course Content

At the end of this course learners will be able to:

• Understand databases and their range of applications
• Use databases for a range of applications
• Create databases from design specification(s)
• Utilise a wide range of database functions in order to manipulate, interrogate and output information
• Create a database according to a given brief, under time constraint
• Demonstrate personal initiative and resourcefulness in responding to database assignments

Assessment

In order to successfully complete the module participants will be required to complete one project and pass one practical exam.

Award

Upon successful completion of the module participants will be awarded a FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Database Methods.

Entry Requirements

Participants should have a Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.

Duration

12 weeks, 2.5 hours per week.