QQI Digital Business Models (Startups)

QQI Level 6 Certificate in Digital Business Models

Learners have 10 weeks to complete the course. Learners work at their own pace and may commence at any time of year

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Qualification on the NFQ (Ireland).

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QQI Digital Business Models (Startups)

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Course Details

This is a highly practical distance learning Digital Business Models course designed to provide learners with an introduction to the digital consumer, digital innovation, generating and prioritising business ideas, digital business models and how to devise a comprehensive digital business canvas.

It is suited for those who are responsible for digital innovation in existing businesses, those who work in a digital organisation and need to learn about innovation, or those who intend to establish a digital start-up. This distance learning, QQI accredited Digital Business Models course, means that learners can study flexibly at home, or at work, and gain a nationally accredited Qualification.

View a detailed list of the learning outcomes for this course on our learning outcomes page.

How you will learn

By enrolling on this course, you’ll receive 24/7 access to the eLearning platform for the full duration of your studies. This includes a detailed course manual, engaging videos, interactive quizzes, and dedicated one-to-one tutor support via a messaging system. You’ll also have access to the CMIT Digital Library, providing a wealth of additional resources.

The course materials for this QQI-certified programme are clearly structured and easy to follow. You can conveniently upload your assessments online and receive feedback through the eLearning platform. You will receive personalised feedback from your tutor on each assessment you submit. The CMIT eLearning platform is accessible from any internet-connected computer, giving you the flexibility to study anytime, anywhere.

Who should complete this Digital Startup course?
  • Digital Business Strategists: Ideal for those working in or aiming to specialise in digital strategy, focusing on understanding and implementing innovative digital business models.
  • Entrepreneurs and Startup Founders: Perfect for entrepreneurs and startup founders who want to explore and implement effective digital business models for their ventures.
  • Business Development Managers: Suitable for professionals responsible for developing new business opportunities, especially in digital domains.
  • Management Consultants: Useful for consultants advising businesses on digital transformation and digital business model adaptation.
  • Product Managers in Tech Companies: Ideal for product managers in technology companies who need to understand the impact of digital business models on product development and market strategies​​.
  • Advancement: The course offers a pathway for progression to those aiming for a Level 6 component award and can be used as credit towards the QQI Level 6 Major Award in Digital Marketing
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
  • Leaving Certificate or Level 5 Award or equivalent or relevant life/work experience.
  • Learners must be a resident of Ireland / based in Ireland and have a valid PPS Number.
  • Basic working knowledge of computers and access to a computer with internet access and word processing software is required to do the course.
  • As this NFQ qualification is delivered through English it is necessary to have sufficient written English skills to complete this course. Those who are not fluent in English will be required to provide evidence of meeting a minimum English language and literacy competency of B2 in writing, reading, listening, and speaking on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).
  • View the technical requirements for accessing CMIT eLearning.
  • Learn more about the suitability of this course.

How CMIT eLearning Works…

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Topics covered in this Digital Startup course
Unit 1: The digital consumer
  • The digital consumer
  • Digital device ownership in Ireland
  • Online behaviour
  • Consumer engagement
  • Customer journeys and patterns of behaviour
  • Evolving online attitudes
Unit 2: Digital Innovation
  • The nature of innovation
  • Current and emergent disruptive innovations
  • The hype cycle
  • How consumers evaluate and adopt innovations
Unit 3: Generating and prioritising a business idea
  • Characteristics of innovators
  • Management practices that foster innovation
  • Tools to generate business model ideas
  • How to screen and prioritise ideas
  • Traditional development models
  • Rapid-development models
Unit 4: Digital Business Models
  • Introduction to business models
  • ‘Pure play’ digital business models
  • Digitally enabled business models
  • Categories of e-commerce
Unit 5: Business Model Canvas
  • Business strategy
  • How to devise a Business Model Canvas
  • Business Model Canvas case studies
Assessment
  • This digital startup course is assessed through completion of an assignment worth 40% and a project worth 60%.
  • An assignment is a task or set of tasks completed by a learner to demonstrate understanding of specific learning outcomes. A project is a structured task that requires planning, research, and problem-solving to produce a final product or solution.
  • Assessments are submitted online via the eLearning site. They are reviewed by the course tutor and feedback is provided to learners within 5 working days. Learners are only permitted to submit one assessment at a time and must receive feedback on one assessment before submitting the next. All work submitted must be the learners own work.
  • As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, then checked by an Internal Verifier and an independent QQI External Authenticator.
Transfer and Progression to Further Studies
Accreditation
  • Following successful completion, you will receive a QQI Level 6 component certificate in Digital Business Models (6F22331). This component is worth 20 credits.
  • This is the most up to date programme on this topic and it has been developed based on learning outcomes which are approved by QQI.
  • Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. CMIT is registered with QQI to offer programmes leading to QQI awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. More information can be found on the Accreditation Details page.

 

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James was very helpful and informative. Also gave very helpful constructive feedback.

September 4, 2024

James was very helpful and informative. Also gave very helpful constructive feedback.

Student September 2024
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A really user friendly course, that has enhanced my confidence by studying. I do not regret my decision in choosing this course.

October 18, 2023

A really user friendly course, that has enhanced my confidence by studying. I do not regret my decision in choosing this course.

Student October 2023
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Great course and a great programme.

October 18, 2023

Great course and a great programme.

Student October 2023
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The layout and content in the Business Development and Sales course was absolutely brilliant. The information and Assessments were laid out clearly and were very easy to understand. My tutor was a huge help and responded promptly to any queries or questions I had regarding the course. My experience was 10/10!

October 11, 2023

The layout and content in the Business Development and Sales course was absolutely brilliant. The information and Assessments were laid out clearly and were very easy to understand. My tutor was a huge help and responded promptly to any queries or questions I had regarding the course. My experience was 10/10!

Student October 2023
Verified

I think that everything so far for myself has been perfect i could not ask for better.

October 9, 2023

I think that everything so far for myself has been perfect i could not ask for better.

Student October 2023
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Really enjoying it, Developing my own understanding with business.

September 11, 2023

Really enjoying it, Developing my own understanding with business.

Student September 2023
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I found the course easy to follow and gained a lot from it. It helped me gain a more in depth knowledge of ways I can improve how I sell and develop ideas for improving sales processes, customer relationships and opened up my mind to some new ideas.

August 24, 2023

I found the course easy to follow and gained a lot from it. It helped me gain a more in depth knowledge of ways I can improve how I sell and develop ideas for improving sales processes, customer relationships and opened up my mind to some new ideas.

Student August 2023
Verified

It was a very interesting course and easy to access. It was also fantastic to be able to study and submit my coursework at a time that suited me.

June 23, 2023

It was a very interesting course and easy to access. It was also fantastic to be able to study and submit my coursework at a time that suited me.

Student June 2023
Verified

I am enjoying the course so far, I look forward to completing it.

June 16, 2023

I am enjoying the course so far, I look forward to completing it.

Student June 2023
Verified

Thank you Karen for your feedback and assistance! I believe the course has provided me with the fundamental knowledge to transition into a new industry. Thank you to the CMIT team!

March 23, 2023

Thank you Karen for your feedback and assistance! I believe the course has provided me with the fundamental knowledge to transition into a new industry. Thank you to the CMIT team!

Student March 2023
Verified

The course is interesting, while being extremely easy to use. It has peaked my interest for other courses that are on this website, which I will be looking at after I am finished this on.

March 2, 2023

The course is interesting, while being extremely easy to use. It has peaked my interest for other courses that are on this website, which I will be looking at after I am finished this on.

Student March 2023
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January 16, 2023
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Provides a good overview to market and highlights the link between bus. dev and sales also.

November 7, 2022

Provides a good overview to market and highlights the link between bus. dev and sales also.

Student November 2022
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Good Course Content.

May 23, 2022

Good Course Content.

Student May 2022
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I enjoyed the course and found Karen to be very prompt with response to queries & helpful she is a great tutor.

May 5, 2022

I enjoyed the course and found Karen to be very prompt with response to queries & helpful she is a great tutor.

Student May 2022
Verified

The manuals are very informative and helpful. They cover most of what is needed in the assessments with little or no need to purchase extra textbooks or consult other references.

April 1, 2022

The manuals are very informative and helpful. They cover most of what is needed in the assessments with little or no need to purchase extra textbooks or consult other references.

Student April 2022
Verified

Very informative.

April 1, 2022

Very informative.

Student April 2022
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The course content was very educational and informative

January 12, 2022

The course content was very educational and informative

Student January 2022
Verified

Enjoyed my experience with CMIT and would use it again in the future and recommend it to friends and colleagues.

January 6, 2022

Enjoyed my experience with CMIT and would use it again in the future and recommend it to friends and colleagues.

Student January 2022
Verified

I encountered a very pleasant time while completing the course. I did not have too much contact with my Tutor as I felt I didn't have too many questions. The feedback from the Tutor(s) on my assessment was extremely helpful and I was made feel aware which tasks I fully understand and which tasks needed more information. This was extremely helpful. The format of the Tutors Feedback was excellent, as it gave me a little boost on the questions I answered well while outlining on the questions I lack some information on. This is invaluable as I have since worked on gaining more information in these areas.

June 17, 2021

I encountered a very pleasant time while completing the course. I did not have too much contact with my Tutor as I felt I didn’t have too many questions.

The feedback from the Tutor(s) on my assessment was extremely helpful and I was made feel aware which tasks I fully understand and which tasks needed more information. This was extremely helpful. The format of the Tutors Feedback was excellent, as it gave me a little boost on the questions I answered well while outlining on the questions I lack some information on. This is invaluable as I have since worked on gaining more information in these areas.

Student June 2021
Verified

Very good course overall. My tutor Hannah was a fantastic help throughout - very prompt and helpful in replying to any issue I had!

April 22, 2021

Very good course overall. My tutor Hannah was a fantastic help throughout – very prompt and helpful in replying to any issue I had!

Student April 2021
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Very interesting so far, challenging but hopefully will be rewarding.

March 4, 2021

Very interesting so far, challenging but hopefully will be rewarding.

Student March 2021
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The tutor's feedback was given very quickly and was very helpful.

January 26, 2021

The tutor’s feedback was given very quickly and was very helpful.

Student January 2021
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The course was easy to follow and plenty of interesting and relevant information, I enjoyed the flexibility and the timeframe for the course was exactly what I needed, I will definitely do another course in the future.

January 26, 2021

The course was easy to follow and plenty of interesting and relevant information, I enjoyed the flexibility and the timeframe for the course was exactly what I needed, I will definitely do another course in the future.

Student January 2021
Verified

I think the course is very interesting and easy to understand. The breakdown of the content is easy to comprehend and my tutor has been so helpful.

January 26, 2021

I think the course is very interesting and easy to understand. The breakdown of the content is easy to comprehend and my tutor has been so helpful.

Student January 2021
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the course is very informative. Hannah my tutor has been very helpful with any queries I have and has replied to me very quickly.

December 17, 2020

the course is very informative. Hannah my tutor has been very helpful with any queries I have and has replied to me very quickly.

Student December 2020
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Very interesting case study - Overall very happy and enjoyed every moment of doing the course.

November 27, 2020

Very interesting case study – Overall very happy and enjoyed every moment of doing the course.

Stuident November 2020
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This course is very interesting with case study and I am very much enjoying it. Completely enjoyed doing my assessments till now and look forward to complete the last one.

November 23, 2020

This course is very interesting with case study and I am very much enjoying it. Completely enjoyed doing my assessments till now and look forward to complete the last one.

Student November 2020
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I would highly recommend the course. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

November 16, 2020

I would highly recommend the course. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Student November 2020
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Sean's guidance was excellent and I really enjoyed the course.

September 25, 2020

Sean’s guidance was excellent and I really enjoyed the course.

Student September 2020
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I very much enjoyed the course. I like how a lot of topics are covered and the assignments encourage reading and further research outside of the course manuals provided. I was really impressed overall and will be looking into to learning more with the college in the near future.

September 3, 2020

I very much enjoyed the course. I like how a lot of topics are covered and the assignments encourage reading and further research outside of the course manuals provided. I was really impressed overall and will be looking into to learning more with the college in the near future.

Student September 2020
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I very much enjoyed how the assignments really encouraged you to read up on other aspects. I enjoyed the mixture of marketing with the sales and business development elements.

September 3, 2020

I very much enjoyed how the assignments really encouraged you to read up on other aspects. I enjoyed the mixture of marketing with the sales and business development elements.

Student September 2020
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Very good course with useful and relevant case studies and assignments. Tutor always reviewed assessments promptly.

July 14, 2020

Very good course with useful and relevant case studies and assignments. Tutor always reviewed assessments promptly.

Student July 2020
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I was recommended this course by my mother, she is an owner of a crèche and has sent many of her stuff to do childcare courses on here. Due to current situation I needed to find something to keep myself occupied and was recommended by my mother as her colleagues have completed and enjoyed using this website. I found this user friendly, enjoyed the reading. Sean was very quick to reply (tutor) and I felt help was on hand if I needed it. Well done CMIT, I may be back to do another :).

July 7, 2020

I was recommended this course by my mother, she is an owner of a crèche and has sent many of her stuff to do childcare courses on here. Due to current situation I needed to find something to keep myself occupied and was recommended by my mother as her colleagues have completed and enjoyed using this website. I found this user friendly, enjoyed the reading. Sean was very quick to reply (tutor) and I felt help was on hand if I needed it. Well done CMIT, I may be back to do another :).

Student July 2020
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I really enjoyed doing this course and I am excited to use my new skills in the working world.

July 7, 2020

I really enjoyed doing this course and I am excited to use my new skills in the working world.

Student July 2020
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Enrolling in this course was a very good decision at this uncertain time . It kept me occupied and my mind stimulated while at home the last few months. It will also help me to improve in my role in sales when I do return to work.

May 18, 2020

Enrolling in this course was a very good decision at this uncertain time . It kept me occupied and my mind stimulated while at home the last few months. It will also help me to improve in my role in sales when I do return to work.

Student May 2020
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I learned invaluable tools for my work.

May 14, 2020

I learned invaluable tools for my work.

Student May 2020
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Enjoyed learning and course layout was interesting.

May 6, 2020

Enjoyed learning and course layout was interesting.

Student May 2020
Verified

really enjoyed the course, I thought having both two assignments on different areas was a great idea. One case study and one on a more personal level. I really enjoyed the third assignment especially as I was able to apply the sales skills I learnt in the course to the area I am passionate about and I want to get a full time job in. Sean was fantastic too at prompt feedback and very encouraging to keep going.

April 7, 2020

really enjoyed the course, I thought having both two assignments on different areas was a great idea. One case study and one on a more personal level. I really enjoyed the third assignment especially as I was able to apply the sales skills I learnt in the course to the area I am passionate about and I want to get a full time job in. Sean was fantastic too at prompt feedback and very encouraging to keep going.

Student April 2020
Verified

Really enjoying the course so far. Assignments are great to reinforce learning. I like the fact there is an assignment based on a case study and also an assignment based on a more personal level.

March 9, 2020

Really enjoying the course so far. Assignments are great to reinforce learning. I like the fact there is an assignment based on a case study and also an assignment based on a more personal level.

Student March 2020
Verified

Really enjoyed the course and I know it is going to benefit me in my new role.

February 26, 2020

Really enjoyed the course and I know it is going to benefit me in my new role.

Student February 2020
Verified

It was very helpful and enjoyable. A big thank you to Sean for all the helpful points I found his positive feedback very encouraging.

February 24, 2020

It was very helpful and enjoyable. A big thank you to Sean for all the helpful points I found his positive feedback very encouraging.

Student February 2020
Verified

Really enjoyed the course and course layout was great.

October 7, 2019

Really enjoyed the course and course layout was great.

Student October 2019
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The course was very interesting and gave me a greater insight into my area of choice.

September 13, 2019

The course was very interesting and gave me a greater insight into my area of choice.

Student September 2019
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Staff are friendly and respond in a timely manner. The course is laid out well, really appreciated how one task led into another and promoted a lot of online research.

September 10, 2019

Staff are friendly and respond in a timely manner. The course is laid out well, really appreciated how one task led into another and promoted a lot of online research.

Student September 2019
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Excellent tutor very helpful! Learned so much about business.

August 16, 2019

Excellent tutor very helpful! Learned so much about business.

Student August 2019
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I believe this course has been extremely helpful to me. the tutor, Sean was extremely helpful and responded to messages promptly. he put me at ease, and I certainly would have had no problems if I had to ask for further clarification or help.

July 10, 2019

I believe this course has been extremely helpful to me. the tutor, Sean was extremely helpful and responded to messages promptly. he put me at ease, and I certainly would have had no problems if I had to ask for further clarification or help.

Student July 2019
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From starting this course, I have realised that I do have an interest in business development and marketing. I would have never studied this before, perhaps in minor details in secondary school many moons ago, but I really enjoyed this course. my Tutor Sean is fantastic! he's helpful and promptly responds to any messages or queries I may have. I would certainly consider doing another course as a follow up to this one in the near future.

July 1, 2019

From starting this course, I have realised that I do have an interest in business development and marketing. I would have never studied this before, perhaps in minor details in secondary school many moons ago, but I really enjoyed this course. my Tutor Sean is fantastic! he’s helpful and promptly responds to any messages or queries I may have. I would certainly consider doing another course as a follow up to this one in the near future.

Student July 2019
Verified

Really enjoyed the course. Was laid out very well and easy to follow.

June 20, 2019

Really enjoyed the course. Was laid out very well and easy to follow.

Student June 2019
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I really enjoyed the course and found it very informative. The course has really helped me to gain more knowledge to go for promotion.

May 28, 2019

I really enjoyed the course and found it very informative. The course has really helped me to gain more knowledge to go for promotion.

Student May 2019
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