Ireland offers a wide variety of education options. Full time learning options are available through both the private and state sectors. Third level students typically go through the CAO system when proceeding to full time education on completion of the leaving certificate. However there are also lots of other full time learning options. These include PLC (Post Leaving Certificate Courses) which are available through the further education system.
Both further education colleges and private colleges offer PLC courses in Ireland which are typically accredited by QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland). QQI qualifications are graded using the NFQ (National Framework of Qualifications). The leaving cert would be at level 4 of the NFQ PLC courses come in at levels 5 and 6. With universities offering qualifications at levels 7 and 8. Postgraduate qualifications come in top of the order at levels 9 and 10.
Part time education in Ireland is offered through a host of evening course providers and online learning providers. Some educators and businesses also offer weekend workshops and seminars, whilst other CPD providers offer short term courses and in-house learning options.
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