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Part-time Courses

Part-time study gives you greater control over your learning path. You can balance work with other commitments and study at a pace that suits you. Find out what makes the Dundalk Institute of Technology a great choice for part-time study.

Part-time, Flexible and Professional Learning at DkIT

DkIT currently offers more than 80 part-time courses across a broad range of subject areas. Whether you want to advance your career, learn a new skill or simply have fun and meet new people while doing so, we have a course for you.

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Part-Time Courses — Starting September 2024

Course Name

Level / Credits

Starting Date

Bachelor of Business Studies Level 6 - 60 credits Monday 16th September 2024
Certificate in Communication Skills Level 6 - 10 credits Wednesday 18th September 2024
Certificate in Management Level 6 - 10 credits Saturday 28th September 2024
Certificate in Management Fundamentals  Level 6 - 20 credits Wednesday 18th September 2024
Certificate in Accounting Level 6 - 15 credits Monday 16th September 2024
Certificate in Data Analytics for Business Level 7 - 10 credits Wednesday 18th September 2024
Certificate in Lean Six Sigma — supported by Dundalk Skillnet Level 7 - 10 credits Thursday 26th September 2024
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Hospitality Management Level 8 Add-On - 60 credits Monday 23rd September 2024
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Event Management Level 8 Add-On - 60 credits Monday 23rd September 2024
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Culinary Enterprise Level 8 Add-On - 60 credits Monday 23rd September 2024
Certificate in Renewable Energy Level 6 - 30 credits Wednesday 25th September 2024
Certificate in Applied Electrical Engineering Level 6 - 30 credits Tuesday 24th September 2024
Certificate in Supply Chain Management Level 7 - 30 credits Tuesday 24th September 2024
BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering Level 8 Add-On - 30 credits Friday 20th September 2024 (subject to change)
BA (Hons) in Leadership and Mgt in the Early Years Sector - DkIT or CCOC, Cork Level 8 Add-On - 60 credits Monday 16th September 2024
Certificate in School Age Childcare Level 7 - 20 credits Monday 16th September 2024
Certificate in Comprehensive Advanced Health Assessment  Level 9 - 10 credits Tuesday 17th September 2024
Certificate in Contemporary Palliative Care Practice Level 8 - 10 credits Tuesday 17th September 2024
Certificate in Leadership, Management & Quality Initiatives in ID Services Level 8 - 10 credits Thursday 19th September 2024
Certificate in Adult Respiratory Nursing Practice Level 9 - 10 credits Friday 20th September 2024
Certificate in Perinatal Mental Health Level 9 - 10 credits Wednesday 18th September 2024
Certificate in Newborn Clinical Examination *NEW* Level 9 - 10 credits Thursday 26th September 2024
Certificate in Professional Practice: Professional Management of Complex Behaviour in Clinical Practice Level 9 - 30 credits Wednesday 11th September 2024
Certificate in Professional Nursing Level 9 - 30 credits September 2024
BSc in Agriculture  Level 7 Add-On - 30 credits Monday 23rd September 2024
BSc (Hons) in Agriculture Level 8 Add-On - 60 credits Tuesday 24th September 2024
Certificate in Soils and Digital Agriculture *NEW*  Level 8 - 10 credits Tuesday 24th September 2024
Certificate in Sustainable Land Management Level 7 - 15 credits Monday 23rd September 2024
Certificate in Animal Biotechnology Level 9 - 15 credits September 2024
Certificate in Food and Feed Biotechnology Level 9 - 15 credits September 2024
Certificate in Clinical Governance, Leadership and Evidence-Based Veterinary Care Level 8 - 15 credits Week commencing Monday 16th September 2024 
Computer Aided Design Certificate of Attendance 1st October 2024
Building Information Modelling Certificate of Attendance 2nd October 2024
Welding (Mondays) Certificate of Attendance 30th September 2024

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Part-time courses at DkIT are coordinated by the Lifelong Learning Centre which is located close to Main Reception on campus. Meet our Lifelong Learning Team and discover the services offered.

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Choosing The Right Course

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From low-cost, low-commitment events to more complex tailored courses, we offer the right training and professional development to suit your organisation perfectly.

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Lifelong Learning Centre
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Dublin Road
Dundalk
Co. Louth

T. +353 (0)42 9370290
E. parttime@dkit.ie

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