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FETAC vs Diploma

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  • 04-08-2011 4:03pm
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    mitty87
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭


    Hey, just wondering if anyone knows which course would look better to prospective employers a FETAC level 6 course or a Diploma course accredited by the Institute of Commerical Managment (not a postgrad dip). The FETAC course is over 3 days and is approx 25 hours. The Dip course is over 12 weeks but that is broken down to 3hrs one day a week (36 hrs).

    Is there a difference between them with regard to the NFQ?


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    #2
    Suaimhneach
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 4,436 Mod ✭✭✭✭Suaimhneach


    You're probably doing the Diploma in a private college, yeah?

    Tbh, it depends on what job you're going for. ICM = short term skill based, project management etc, web design. Wont count towards another degree. Counts as a 'top up skill', ie, if you have a degree/a lot of experience in something, an ICM course can help make your skills more current/refresher.

    However, if you want to re-train or the job you want is in a field which requires a degree then you need to consider that the FETAC will give you credits/an education path.

    What field are you intersted in?

    Moved from Graduate to College.


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