There are many courses on offer which are approved by various bodies. When choosing a course it is helpful that the course is externally accredited by a validated independent educational body. If you intend to progress to university , it is useful if the course you choose is recognised by the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland or Ofqual in England or SQA in Scotland. For many professional courses, an industry recognised qualification will be sufficient for career progression.
There are many reputable industry bodies which are not aligned to any framework and are very effective in achieving career and educational goals e.g PMI Project Management Institute, IACP Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy.