Program Overview

Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Project Management (Built Environment)

Overview

This course addresses a specific need for professionals within the built environment to develop project management and entrepreneurial skills.

Course Highlights

• Designed to meet the skills required by industry
• Provides a solid foundation for those in the middle of their career, aspiring entrepreneurs, those looking to upskill or who are returning to the workplace, to allow them to progress in the workplace
• Understands the demands of a project manager role and tasks within the context of the building industry
• Develop an understanding of the legal and professional environment and associated requirements relevant to the built environment
• Explore entre/intrapreneurial aspirations and abilities by examining entrepreneurial theory, research and process
• Friendly, approachable staff (who are experts in their fields), provide a supportive learning environment

Intake Dates

• Dublin - Part-Time - September 2025

Course Modules

Entrepreneurship I (10 ECTS)

The module enables learners to explore their entre/intrapreneurial aspirations and abilities by examining entrepreneurial theory, research and process. It introduces the learner to each of the variables that have to be considered when exploring entre/intrapreneurship as an owner/manager of a business or as an employee. Learners also develop an awareness of finance and possible sources of investment available to entrepreneurs. The module also introduces the learner to Design Thinking.

Project Management - Tools and Technique (10 ECTS)

This module provides learners with the means to understand the role and various tasks of a project manager within the building industry. The module also develops learners' awareness of the skills and competencies required within the project team. Skills developed through the module bring leadership and direction to projects allowing learners to fully appreciate the challenges organisations face in dynamic and changing built environments. Project management creates and enables motivated teams who know their work is valued, so as to optimise their performance. Project management enables teams to ensure the deliverables are correct and there is a real return on investment.

Planning and Building Control (10 ECTS)

This module provides learners with an overview of the legal and statutory and associated requirements relevant to the built environment. While Irish law is the main context for the module, many aspects of European law are highlighted and discussed throughout, as relevant to the sector. Thus learners are provided with a comprehensive overview of the important aspects of law that affect building industry businesses in operation in Ireland and the European Union.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants to the programme must meet normal QQI requirements, Level 7 or equivalent, award on the National Framework of Qualifications
• The applicants require a background from building design and construction-related programmes. CV showing relevant experience within this field is required
• If English is not your native language, you must show that your English level is of a suitable standard

Tuition Fees

Irish/EU citizens, living in Ireland

Study Mode: Part-Time

Dublin Main Campus: €2549.00

(Inclusive of Tuition Fee €2200.00, Academic Administration Fee €250.00, 2% Learner Protection Charge (€49.00) and €50.00 QQI Award fee)

Progression

This course provides a pathway to Construction Management-related programmes.

Graduates of this certificate can progress directly to the Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Project Management (Built Environment) on completion, or within five years of their graduation.