Course Summary
Programme Code: SG_EQUAL_E06
Delivery: Online
About this programme
The Certificate in Quality Assurance aims to provide provides participants with enhanced problem-solving and analytical skills as well as the ‘soft skills’ required in interacting within teams and with peers and subordinates. This certificate is in great demand by companies across all sectors in either manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare or service sectors. It is suitable for all levels within the organisation. This is a one-year programme (September to May), and on successful completion offers the participant 30 credits at level 6.
EIQA Diploma Holders
This one-year programme, in addition to offering a minor award at level 6, is designed as an online qualifier to allow holders of an EIQA diploma (or already have 30 credits at level 6) with a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience to progress to the level 7 B.Sc. in Quality or the level 7 B.Sc. in Manufacturing Management. On successful completion of the programme the learner will receive a minor award at level 6 and will be adequately prepared to participate in the level 7 Quality or Manufacturing Management programmes. These level 7 programmes can then be completed in a further two years online study.
Important Note
This programme is worth 30 credits at Level 6. If a student wishes to progress to a Level 7 Degree programme on completion, they will require 120 credits at Level 6. ATU Sligo may allow up to 60 credits for relevant work experience. The remaining credits must be made up from academic qualifications. There is an option to complete this programme in addition to a 30-credit work-based project (over 1 year) to gain 60 credits in one year. You may apply for the combined programme instead here.
Certificate in Quality Assurance with Project - Atlantic Technological University Sligo
If you require further information, please contact the Course Coordinator, Fiona Donovan: fiona.donovan@atu.ie
Key Course Information
Award: Level 6
Application Closing Date : 16th August 2024
Entry Requirements
There is no prerequisite to study this programme. It is recommended that applicants have a Leaving Certificate or equivalent due to the Statistics and Mathematics covered in the course syllabus.
Programme Fees
Academic Year 2024/25 Fees
Total Programme Fee: €2,100
Funded Places Available
Successful applicants to this course may receive funding for their fees through the HCI Pillar 3 Micro-Credentials Learner Fee Subsidy initiative. The number of funded places is limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
*Micro-credentials Subsidised Fee: €1050.00
Please see here the eligibility criteria - HCI-Micro-credentials-Fee-Subsidy-Eligibility-Criteria.pdf (hea.ie)
Applicants should note that they can only be registered on one programme at a time (including a micro-credential), at ATU during the academic year (September to May).