It runs a number of skills to advance courses in areas such as Digital Marketing and International Management and Leadership.

The courses are certified by a number of bodies including Quality and Qualification Ireland (QQI) (previously known as FETAC and NCVA), City and Guilds, ITEC as well as other professional training awards.

The college operates a number of Faculties, not limited to Health, Dental, Nursing, Back to Education Initiative (BTEI), Childcare, Business, Office Administration, Beauty, Animal Science, Computer Networks, and Fashion Styling and Creative Studies.

In March 2022, it was confirmed that Marino CFE and Killester CFE would consolidate services, and take lease of the former TU Dublin site on Cathal Brugha St/Marlborough St, announced by Minister of Education Norma Foley, and Minister of Higher and Further Education Simon Harris,[9] as part of the Strategic plan for a strategic response to education provision in North Dublin city by optimising the use of existing properties.

The College has a long association with the Five Lamp's Arts Festival,[15] which was founded by former teacher Roisin Lonergan.