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Springboard+

Springboard+ is an upskilling initiative that offers a range of free and subsidised courses at certificate, degree, and master’s levels. These courses are designed to allow individuals to gain qualifications in areas with employment opportunities in the economy. Springboard+ courses at TU Dublin are created with industry, ensuring they are relevant and provide graduates with up-to-date skills and knowledge.

TU Dublin’s Springboard+ courses are available to many individuals, including those seeking employment, in employment, and recent graduates. The courses are typically offered part-time for a maximum of 12 months, allowing individuals to continue with their existing commitments. For further information on eligibility and details on how to apply, visit www.springboardcourses.ie.

HCI Courses

In addition to our 25 Springboard-funded courses, TU Dublin has launched five new postgraduate programmes, which are funded under the Human Capital Initiative 2023 and designed to meet priority skills needs. The Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 1 offers free and discounted full-time and part-time courses in areas such as ICT and Data Analytics, Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction.

The new HCI programmes launched by TU Dublin are in

  • Brewing and Distilling
  • Digital Design
  • Sustainable Food Business Operations
  • Cyber Security

For further information on eligibility and details on how to apply, visit www.springboardcourses.ie.

Funded Courses

Code Course Award Level Duration Delivery Location
TU360 Management & Marketing PG Dip 9 1 Year Blended Aungier Street

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Code Course Award Level Duration Delivery Location
TU885 Computing in Digital Forensics & Cyber Security + BSc(Hons) 8 1 Year Blended Blanchardstown
TU765 Digital Forensics & Cyber Security BSc 7 1 Year Blended Blanchardstown

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* Conversion Programme
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Code Course Award Level Duration Delivery Location
TBC Digital Design PG Dip 9 10 Mths Blended Blanchardstown

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Code Course Award Level Duration Delivery Location
TU174 BIM (Digital Construction) - January 2024 Intake BSc(Hons) 8 1 Year Blended Bolton Street
TU058 Digital Construction Analytics / Engineering Analytics - January 2024 Intake PG Cert 9 1 Year Blended Bolton Street

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* Conversion Programme
~ with Work Experience

Code Course Award Level Duration Delivery Location
TBC Sustainable Food Business Operations PG Dip 9 9 Mths Blended Aungier St

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* Conversion Programme
~ with Work Experience

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