
Award in Essentials for Managing People (Business Management)
Knights College · MQF 5 · Human Resources · 2 months · Part-time · In person

Applicants need a minimum of one of: a Level 4 (or 5) qualification in HR or similar plus O-level standard English, a Level 4 Certificate in Education plus O-level standard English, or a MATSEC certificate plus O-level standard English; international applicants need O-level standard English or equivalent; RPL is also considered.
When to apply, what to have ready, and the details to copy into the official form. You submit it yourself.
The course must cost at least €100 (excl. VAT) and be paid by you. The refund is capped at €5,000.
Both schemes are for fees you pay yourself: if your employer pays for the course (e.g. through Jobsplus's Investing in Skills), you normally can't claim them for the same fees. Based on the official 2026 scheme guidelines, checked September 2026. Rules can change – check the official pages before you apply.

Knights College · MQF 5 · Human Resources · 2 months · Part-time · In person

Advenio eAcademy · MQF 6 · Human Resources · 6 weeks · Blended

MISCO Consulting · MQF 5 · Human Resources · 6 months

| Course | Level | Format | Fee | After funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() Award in Essentials for Managing People (Business Management) Knights CollegeGet QualifiedMySkills | MQF 5 | 2 months · Part-time · In person | €1,100 | €220 |
![]() Award in Managing People in SMEs Advenio eAcademyMySkills | MQF 6 | 6 weeks · Blended | €1,485 | €297 |
![]() Award in Managing the Organisational Environment, Customer Relations, Culture and Ethics MISCO ConsultingMySkills | MQF 5 | 6 months | €1,000 | €200 |
![]() Award in Managing Human Resources MISCO ConsultingMySkills | MQF 5 | 150 hours | €600 | €120 |
Tell us what you'd like to study and we'll let you know when matching courses are added – by email or WhatsApp.