{"id":6815,"date":"2026-05-19T13:17:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T13:17:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innopharmaeducation.com\/?page_id=6815"},"modified":"2026-05-22T16:46:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T16:46:49","slug":"certificate-in-digital-systems-and-industrial-automation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.innopharmaeducation.com\/our-courses\/micro-credential-programmes\/certificate-in-digital-systems-and-industrial-automation","title":{"rendered":"Certificate in Digital Systems and Industrial Automation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-tabs gutena-tabs-block gutena-tabs-block-331263-ee\"><ul class=\"gutena-tabs-tab tab-center\"><li class=\"gutena-tab-title active\" data-tab=\"1\"><div class=\"gutena-tab-title-content icon-top\"><div class=\"gutena-tab-title-text\"><div>Overview<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"gutena-tab-title inactive\" data-tab=\"2\"><div class=\"gutena-tab-title-content icon-top\"><div class=\"gutena-tab-title-text\"><div>Course outline<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"gutena-tab-title inactive\" data-tab=\"3\"><div class=\"gutena-tab-title-content icon-top\"><div class=\"gutena-tab-title-text\"><div>Entry<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"gutena-tab-title inactive\" data-tab=\"4\"><div class=\"gutena-tab-title-content icon-top\"><div class=\"gutena-tab-title-text\"><div>Career path<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"gutena-tab-title inactive\" data-tab=\"5\"><div class=\"gutena-tab-title-content icon-top\"><div class=\"gutena-tab-title-text\"><div>How to apply<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"gutena-tabs-content is-layout-flow wp-block-gutena-tabs-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-tab gutena-tab-block gutena-tab-block-3ecb70-ee active\" data-tab=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-8ccdf8b3-4e28-440d-a06d-96e5bb7257c6 areoi-strip areoi-element strip alignfull inner-tab\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-bfc3e92a-ed46-4fe6-811b-207e6dc58caa areoi-element container  container\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-2ea1e359-7cf5-48b4-bee0-cae7445fbb62 row areoi-element row\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-532d62ec-e4e7-40e9-851a-c05e963ca8ad col areoi-element\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Micro-Credential in Digital Systems and Industrial Automation<\/strong> is a flexible, industry-focused programme designed to build the practical digital skills needed in today\u2019s advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical, MedTech, food, and digital services sectors. Delivered part-time in a blended format, it offers an accessible route for learners nationwide to gain valuable\u00a0expertise\u00a0in automation systems, computer architecture, and data management. By combining technical knowledge with hands-on, applied learning, the course helps learners strengthen their problem-solving ability, support operational efficiency, and contribute to digital transformation in modern workplaces.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through <strong>two integrated modules<\/strong>, participants develop\u00a0a strong foundation\u00a0in <strong>industrial automation, relational database design, SQL, PLCs, and digital infrastructure<\/strong>, while also building confidence in troubleshooting, technical communication, and collaborative learning. This stackable micro-credential is ideal for current workers, career changers, and graduates seeking to reskill or progress into digitally enabled roles. With clear pathways to further study and a strong alignment to national skills priorities, it provides a valuable stepping stone into the future of automation, process digitalisation, and Industry 5.0.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ACCREDITATION:<\/strong> QQI Level 6 Certificate in Digital Systems and Industrial Automation (Subject to validation)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FUNDING<\/strong>: This course is funded by the Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy 2026 programme and fees are subsidised at 80% for all eligible learner categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DURATION AND HOURS<\/strong>: This part-time programme runs over one semester, with lectures delivered online for a maximum of two evenings per week, alongside occasional Saturday sessions delivered through a blend of online and in-class learning.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WHO IS THE PROGRAMME FOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The programme is intended to support both upskilling and reskilling opportunities for:\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>manufacturing and production personnel;\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>operations and process improvement professionals;\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>quality and compliance staff;\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>engineering and technical personnel;\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>supply chain and&nbsp;logistics\u202fprofessionals;\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>sustainability and ESG personnel;\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>supervisors and team leaders;\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>graduates&nbsp;seeking&nbsp;to enhance employability within sustainable and digitally enabled manufacturing environments.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-tab gutena-tab-block gutena-tab-block-32c98a-24 inactive\" data-tab=\"2\">\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-8ccdf8b3-4e28-440d-a06d-96e5bb7257c6 areoi-strip areoi-element strip alignfull inner-tab\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-bfc3e92a-ed46-4fe6-811b-207e6dc58caa areoi-element container  container\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-2ea1e359-7cf5-48b4-bee0-cae7445fbb62 row areoi-element row\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-532d62ec-e4e7-40e9-851a-c05e963ca8ad col areoi-element\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT WILL I LEARN?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed for professionals working in, or&nbsp;seeking&nbsp;to enter, <strong>pharmaceutical, biotech, medtech, food, and advanced manufacturing sectors.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With rapid technological changes resulting in manufacturing becoming more digital and automated, the need for specialised skills continues to increase and the modules address the integrated skills profile identified as critical across Ireland\u2019s manufacturing workforce.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delivered part-time in a blended format, it is accessible to learners nationwide. The programme aligns with <em>Ireland\u2019s Industry 4.0 Strategy 2020-2025, the National Climate Action Plan, and the Digital Ireland Framework<\/em>, ensuring strong policy and industry relevance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two integrated modules develop a labour market relevant skills profile:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 1:<\/strong> <strong><em>Information Technology and Automation<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; builds competency in automation systems, digital infrastructure, and the role of information technology in modern industrial environments, including the shift from traditional to digitally enabled operations, the principles underpinning industrial automation, and the business case for automation investment within manufacturing and service organisations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Module 2:<\/strong> <strong><em>Computer Architecture and Data Management<\/em><\/strong> &#8211; covers the principles of computer architecture, data structures and storage, and the application of data management practices to support operational decision-making, process optimisation, and digital transformation initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0<strong>OBJECTIVES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The objectives of the programme are to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Develop learners\u2019 understanding of the fundamental principles underpinning computer systems, industrial automation technologies, enterprise and industrial networks, and data management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Provide learners with practical and applied technical skills in relational database design, SQL-based data manipulation, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and industrial automation simulation tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Enable learners to identify, distinguish between, and apply the functions of hardware, software, networking, and automation components used in digitally enabled operational environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Develop learners\u2019 awareness of the role of information technology, cloud computing, automation systems, and digital infrastructure in supporting operational efficiency, process optimisation, and Industry 5.0 transformation initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Support the development of practical problem-solving, troubleshooting, and technical communication skills relevant to industrial and operational contexts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Facilitate learner engagement with contemporary digital tools, blended learning technologies, and collaborative learning approaches appropriate to technical and vocational education at NFQ Level 6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. Provide accessible pathways for school leavers, adult learners, incumbent workers, and learners seeking to reskill or upskill for employment within digitally enabled industrial sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Support national workforce development priorities and lifelong learning objectives through the provision of a flexible, stackable micro-credential aligned with the National Framework of Qualifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Prepare learners for progression to further study in automation, process digitalisation, manufacturing technology, information technology, and related disciplines.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"896\" src=\"https:\/\/innopharmaeducation-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hf_20260519_123243_3d720b41-5466-497a-a853-da408001aabe.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/innopharmaeducation-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hf_20260519_123243_3d720b41-5466-497a-a853-da408001aabe.png 1200w, https:\/\/innopharmaeducation-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hf_20260519_123243_3d720b41-5466-497a-a853-da408001aabe-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/innopharmaeducation-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hf_20260519_123243_3d720b41-5466-497a-a853-da408001aabe-1024x765.png 1024w, https:\/\/innopharmaeducation-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2026\/05\/hf_20260519_123243_3d720b41-5466-497a-a853-da408001aabe-768x573.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-tab gutena-tab-block gutena-tab-block-7eec95-b2 inactive\" data-tab=\"3\">\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-8ccdf8b3-4e28-440d-a06d-96e5bb7257c6 areoi-strip areoi-element strip alignfull inner-tab\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-bfc3e92a-ed46-4fe6-811b-207e6dc58caa areoi-element container  container\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-2ea1e359-7cf5-48b4-bee0-cae7445fbb62 row areoi-element row\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-532d62ec-e4e7-40e9-851a-c05e963ca8ad col areoi-element\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entry Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants should possess one of the following:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; a Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; a Level 5 award or equivalent qualification; or&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8211; relevant prior experiential learning and\/or industry experience considered appropriate for successful participation on the programme utilising the colleges recognition of prior learning (RPL) policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All learners are required to be proficient in English. Where a candidate\u2019s first language is not English, they are required to provide proof of proficiency in the English language through satisfactory performance on an internationally recognised test, per the colleges QA requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-tab gutena-tab-block gutena-tab-block-84d91c-7b inactive\" data-tab=\"4\">\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-8ccdf8b3-4e28-440d-a06d-96e5bb7257c6 areoi-strip areoi-element strip alignfull inner-tab\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-bfc3e92a-ed46-4fe6-811b-207e6dc58caa areoi-element container  container\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-2ea1e359-7cf5-48b4-bee0-cae7445fbb62 row areoi-element row\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-532d62ec-e4e7-40e9-851a-c05e963ca8ad col areoi-element\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Career Opportunities&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The following roles would be suitable for a graduate of this programme:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Automation Technician&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automation Engineer&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Control Systems Engineer&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PLC Programmer \/ Technician&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SCADA Engineer&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Field Service Engineer&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commissioning Engineer&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manufacturing Systems Technician&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Process Technician&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operations\/Production&nbsp;Technician&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial Systems Engineer&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical Operations Specialist&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital Manufacturing Technician&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Process Improvement Technician&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DISCOVER FULL PROGRAMMES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innopharmaeducation.com\/our-courses\/certificate-programmes\/certificate-in-information-technology-for-process-digitisation\">Level 6 &#8211; Certificate in Information Technology for Process Digitisation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-tab gutena-tab-block gutena-tab-block-b288e7-ac inactive\" data-tab=\"5\">\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-8ccdf8b3-4e28-440d-a06d-96e5bb7257c6 areoi-strip areoi-element strip alignfull inner-tab\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-bfc3e92a-ed46-4fe6-811b-207e6dc58caa areoi-element container  container\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-2ea1e359-7cf5-48b4-bee0-cae7445fbb62 row areoi-element row\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-532d62ec-e4e7-40e9-851a-c05e963ca8ad col areoi-element\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apply Now<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our admissions team are on hand to assist you with your application and answer any questions you may have on the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students who wish to apply to this course should follow the following application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1: Enquire through the form at the top right of this page<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2:&nbsp;A member of our team will be in contact through phone or email<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3: If you are deemed to be eligible for the course, you will be sent an application form by email. You MUST fill in this application form and attach all necessary *documents (CV, ID, Transcripts, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 4: On submission of the completed application form and all documentation, your application will be sent to the associated department for final approval. You will receive an e-mail confirming your place on the programme. (Note: This process can take up to one week particularly during busy admission periods.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*We accept scanned documents in a pdf format. Pictures of documents are not accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>**For those who are applying for Springboard funding, you will be directed to fill out an additional application form on the Springboard website, this is to confirm your eligibility to receive&nbsp; funding<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note at any time if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us by email on&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:admissions@innopharmalabs.com\">admissions@innopharmalabs.com<\/a>&nbsp;or call us (01) 485 334<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow 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