The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA) is one of the main Irish accountancy bodies with in excess of 5,000 members and students. The CPA designation is the most commonly used designation worldwide for professional accountants and the Institute’s qualification enjoys wide international recognition.

The Institute fulfils its statutory role as a recognised body by overseeing the professional activities of its members in practice, and ensuring that education and training standards are maintained. As the first accountancy body to introduce a mandatory regime of Continuing Professional Education, the Institute ensures that all CPAs remain at the leading edge throughout their careers. The Institute provides a quality service to its members and students, which has been recognised through the award and maintenance of ISO 9001:2000.

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Grafton College of Management Sciences (Dublin Campus) has its Quality Assurance agreed with the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC). HETAC was established by the Government in June 2001, under the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act 1999. HETAC is the qualifications awarding body for third-level educational institutions outside of the university sector. It is the legal successor to the National Council for Educational Awards (NCEA). HETAC’s remit includes the validation of programmes, setting and monitoring standards and Quality Assurance in higher education and training. It is also charged with ensuring that student assessment procedures within institutions are fair and consistent, and ensuring academic and financial protection for students in commercial educational institutions providing programmes validated by HETAC. For more information on the role and responsibilities of HETAC.

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Australian Institute of Business Administration (AIBA) was established to develop practical and critical thinking skills in the various disciplines of business and management. AIBA programmes deliver graduates who are knowledgeable and ready to work in the business and management areas in a wide range of professions. AIBA delivers undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications with a diverse range of specialisations that reflect the current and forecasted global business environment

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Grafton College of Management Sciences (Dublin Campus) is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications:

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 NCC Education qualifications are recognised worldwide and by many universities across the UK. NCC Education programmes offer exciting opportunities for growth in Business and IT fields backed by a truly international brand. Grafton College of Management Sciences has been granted accreditation by NCC Education to deliver the PgD in Strategic Business IT (awarded by NCC Education).

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The TEFL Qualification is recognised by the Department of Education & Science for the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language.

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In December 2007 Grafton College signed a collaborative agreement for numerous programmes with Middlesex University.

This is to enhance the experience of students in partner organizations. Grafton College ensures, as part of its current developments, the articulation of the programmes offered by Middlesex University through collaborative arrangements. For more information, please visit Middlesex University website at:

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Accounting Technicians Ireland has become the leading accounting technician body in Ireland. This qualification is recognised worldwide and substantial exemptions are offered to graduates of this course with the senior accounting bodies. The ATI qualification is awarded by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland.

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The Association of Business Executives was founded in 1973 by a group of industrialists, educationalists and politicians as a non-profit making institution. ABE’s aim was to become a market leader in the cost-effective provision of quality British management education leading to awards which were valued in their own right, but which were also recognised as an accepted route into the later stages of a number of UK and overseas professional or university institutions. Go to the Association of Business Executives website...

The British Computer Society (BCS) is the industry body for IT professionals and a Chartered Engineering Institution for Information Technology (IT). With members in over 100 countries around the world, the BCS is the leading professional Society in the field of computers and information systems. Grafton College of Management Sciences is a registered BCS course provider.

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City & Guilds is the leading provider of vocational qualifications in the United Kingdom. Our qualifications assess skills that are of practical value in the work place. They are recognised for their quality and are valued by employers in every sector of business. With over 500 qualifications to choose from there's bound to be one that’s right for you - whatever your situation. Whether you're in work or preparing for work, at college or a training provider, we've got the qualifications that really make a difference. For employers, we also offer the training and qualifications that will help you develop a skilled workforce.

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The Institute of Commercial Management is a globally recognised and respected Foundation dedicated to supporting business, personal and professional development. Over the course of the past twenty years the Institute has steadily expanded into more than 120 countries, working in partnership with education providers, commerce, industry, government, national training agencies, international development agencies and its own professional membership. Promoting sustainable social and economic development at all levels, in all economies, the Institute is committed to providing high quality global education, training and consulting services which raise performance standards for business, promote life-long learning and create professional status for individuals. Go to the Institute of Commercial Management website...