BUSINESS COURSES

Department of Business

Build practical confidence for business and
workplace roles with flexible courses in
administration, digital skills, marketing,
finance, management and leadership.

Build practical confidence for business and workplace roles with flexible courses in administration, digital skills, marketing, finance, management and leadership.

Business Essentials

Practical skills for business and administration roles.

QQI Awards

Level 5 and 6 qualifications or individual modules.

Management Skills

Leadership, HR, project management and supervision.

Flexible Learning

Live and Online or Online Anytime study.

Business Essentials

Practical skills for business and administration roles.

QQI Awards

Level 5 and 6 qualifications or individual modules.

Management Skills

Leadership, HR, project management and supervision.

Flexible Learning

Live and Online or Online Anytime study.

Find Your Course

Search by course title or QQI code.

Explore Business Courses

Choose a pathway to view the available courses and QQI levels

Choose a pathway to view the available courses and QQI levels

Business Major Awards

3 Courses

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Accounts, Payroll and Finance

10 Courses

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Management and Leadership

12 Courses

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Marketing, Sales and Customer Service

8 Courses

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Administration and Office Skills

8 Courses

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Law

4 Courses

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

Business Major Awards

LEVEL 5

QQI 5N2091

NEED HELP CHOOSING?

We can help you choose the best option for your goals and experience.

NEED HELP CHOOSING?

We can help you choose the best option for your goals and experience.

Where Business Courses Can Take You

Develop practical skills to enter the workplace, strengthen your performance, or
prepare for new opportunities across business, administration and management.

NEW TO BUSINESS

Build a Strong Foundation
Gain practical skills and recognised knowledge for business and administration roles.

WORKING IN BUSINESS

Strengthen Your Practice
Develop skills in digital tools, finance, marketing and management.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Prepare for Your Next Step
Grow confidence, strengthen your CV and prepare for greater responsibility or further study.

Where Business Courses Can Take You

Develop practical skills to enter the workplace, strengthen your performance, or prepare for new opportunities across business, administration and management.

NEW TO BUSINESS

Build a Strong Foundation
Gain practical skills and recognised knowledge for business and administration roles.

WORKING IN BUSINESS

Strengthen Your Practice
Develop skills in digital tools, finance, marketing and management.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Prepare for Your Next Step
Grow confidence, strengthen your CV and prepare for greater responsibility or further study.

What Our Learners Say

When I first came across Forus Training, they told me, “Your Tomorrow is our Today.”

I didn’t understand until I took the journey with them. Their excellent service, great tutors like Sinead Kennedy, flexible online learning and monthly payment option helped me keep my job, pursue my dream course and fall in love with learning again. I highly recommend them.

Patrick C.

Level 5 – Business Studies Major Award

I thoroughly enjoyed the course and found the material interesting and relevant.

John was knowledgeable, professional, engaging and inclusive, relating topics to our business ideas and encouraging discussion. Carina was knowledgeable and energetic. The assignments challenged me to clarify what I wanted from my business and how to progress. Highly recommended.

Una K.

Level 5 – Start Your Own Business

I had a great experience with Forus Training.

The school offers very well-structured and highly didactic materials, which make the learning process clear, practical and easy to follow. I found the course content straightforward to work through and very helpful for learning.

Dafne P.

Payroll Manual and Computerised

I recently did the Start Your Own Business course.

John was our tutor. I found the course excellent. Very informative. I would highly recommend this course to anyone thinking of starting their own business.

Fergal M.

Level 5 – Start Your Own Business

Meet Your Business Trainers

Learn with experienced Trainers who understand the sector and
support your progress.

John Cullen

Head of Business Department and Trainer

John Cullen is a highly experienced business trainer with a deep passion for education.

Known for his engaging and supportive teaching style, he consistently receives excellent feedback from learners. His journey into online education began after the 2015 earthquake in Nepal, where he was involved in rebuilding schools. His extensive experience in education and disaster relief coordination informs his versatile and compassionate approach. John holds a Master’s Degree in Marketing and a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature & Philosophy.

John Madden

Business Trainer

John Madden brings over two decades of experience across practice, education and professional development.

With a Master’s degree in Advanced Social Care, he combines academic insight with extensive hands-on experience and a strong understanding of how people learn and develop at work. His Socratic, questioning approach encourages learners to think critically, build confidence and apply ideas in practical settings, bringing a thoughtful, people-focused perspective to business, customer service, workplace learning and professional roles.

Carina Larkin

Business Trainer

Carina holds a degree in Business and brings hands-on experience from the start-up sector to her training.

She is an IPASS-qualified Payroll Technician with extensive experience in Sage and Collsoft. She grew up working in her family’s retail business and also trained as a hairdresser, giving her a real understanding of small business and self-employment. Learners benefit from her practical, approachable style and training they can apply straight away.

Meet Your Business Trainers

Learn with experienced Trainers who understand the sector and support your progress.

John Cullen

Head of Business Department and Trainer

John Cullen is a highly experienced business trainer with a deep passion for education.

Known for his engaging and supportive teaching style, he consistently receives excellent feedback from learners. His journey into online education began after the 2015 earthquake in Nepal, where he was involved in rebuilding schools. His extensive experience in education and disaster relief coordination informs his versatile and compassionate approach. John holds a Master’s Degree in Marketing and a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature & Philosophy.

John Madden

Business Trainer

John Madden brings over two decades of experience across practice, education and professional development.

With a Master’s degree in Advanced Social Care, he combines academic insight with extensive hands-on experience and a strong understanding of how people learn and develop at work. His Socratic, questioning approach encourages learners to think critically, build confidence and apply ideas in practical settings, bringing a thoughtful, people-focused perspective to business, customer service, workplace learning and professional roles.

Carina Larkin

Business Trainer

Carina holds a degree in Business and brings hands-on experience from the start-up sector to her training.

She is an IPASS-qualified Payroll Technician with extensive experience in Sage and Collsoft. She grew up working in her family’s retail business and also trained as a hairdresser, giving her a real understanding of small business and self-employment. Learners benefit from her practical, approachable style and training they can apply straight away.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Course Details

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