Course Description
Our Entrepreneurship for European Creative Industries (Level 5 Award) course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills to understand the key aspects of working within the Creative Industries and to be able to analyse how these are applied in practice. Course assignments require learners to reflect upon how the concepts covered within the classroom-based element of the course are put into practice in their job, work experience or within the context of developing their own creative business or project.
This qualification is one of the vocational education and training courses offered by Capacity Ireland in connection with our Erasmus+ Key Action 1 (KA1) mobility programmes. Learners studying this course have the opportunity to undertake an international work placement (known as an Erasmus+ ‘mobility’) as part of their wider vocational learning experience.
To be eligible for one of our Creative Industries Erasmus+ mobility placements, participants must be enrolled on this course before starting their mobility. Recent course graduates may also participate in an Erasmus+ mobility within 12 months of completing their qualification.
Creative Industries Qualifications
The course is aimed at learners who are already working in the creative industries, or are planning to do so in the future. It is designed to be delivered alongside employment, work experience or volunteering and will enable learners to work effectively in the creative industries. The qualification comprises 4 mandatory units.
Candidate Category
Candidates for our Certificate in Entrepreneurship for European Creative Industries may include those who are:
People already working in a Creative Industries context or hoping to move into Creative Industries in the near future.
Those who are interested in developing their own creative business or project.
Those gaining work experience or volunteering in a Creative Industries context
Creative Industries
Course Overview
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This unit will guide you in presenting yourself effectively within the creative industries. You'll assess your current presentation, research industry standards, and develop strategies to enhance your professional profile, personal brand, and online presence.
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This unit focuses on professional client communication, including active listening, conducting successful client meetings, crafting effective briefs, negotiation strategies, and knowing when to seek external support in handling challenging situations.
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This unit aims to grasp fundamental aspects of business planning in creative industries, covering cost estimation, financial transparency, and preparing for unforeseen circumstances.
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This unit prepares learners for international work as creative practitioners, offering insights into industry structures, organizations, networks, collaboration opportunities, and regulatory considerations across different national contexts.