Springboard Courses
The springboard+ upskilling initiative in higher education offers free or heavily subsidised courses at certificate, degree and masters level leading to qualifications in areas where there are employment opportunities in the economy. Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF programme for employability, inclusion and learning 2014-2020.
- Springboard+ 2020
- Who is Eligible?
- How to Apply
- RPL
What is Springboard+?
Springboard+ offers opportunities for FREE or heavily subsidised one-year higher education programmes. While many Springboard courses are targeted to Jobseekers, all of the FREE or heavily subsidised courses are also open to those in employment and Returners.
IT Carlow Springboard+ Prospectus 2020/2021 »
What courses are available under Springboard+ in 2020?
The following courses are available under Springboard+ in the 2020-2021 academic year, commencing in September/October 2020:
Carlow Campus
- Certificate in Entrepreneurship (Jan 2021)
- Certificate in IP Networks (Jan 2021)
- Certificate in Marketing with Social Media Skills - Full / Closed for Applications
- Certificate in Purchasing Strategy, Quality Management and Lean Six Sigma - Full / Closed for Applications
- Certificate in On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal (Jan 2021)
- Bachelor of Science in Energy Management (Buildings) - Full / Closed for Applications
- Diploma in Health and Safety at Work - Full / Closed for Applications
- Diploma in Management Effectiveness & Practice - Full / Closed for Applications
- Certificate in Data Protection - Feb 2021
- Higher Diploma in Arts in Digital Media Design - Full / Closed for Applications
- Higher Diploma in Science in Digital Marketing with Analytics - Full / Closed for Applications
- Higher Diploma in Business in International Financial Services - Full / Closed for Applications
- Higher Diploma in Science Computing (Systems and Information Technologies Services) (Jan 2021)
- Higher Diploma in Supply Chain Management - Full / Closed for Applications
- Master of Science in Supply Chain Management - Full / Closed for Applications
- Master of Science in Data Science - Full / Closed for Applications
- Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs - Full / Closed for Applications
- Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Device Regulatory Affairs - Full / Closed for Applications
- Postgraduate Certificate in Design and Visualisation - Full / Closed for Applications
- Postgraduate Certificate in Workforce Management - Full / Closed for Applications
- Postgraduate Diploma in Business - Full / Closed for Applications
Wicklow Campus
- Certificate in Purchasing Strategy, Quality Management and Lean Six Sigma - Full / Closed for Applications
- Bachelor of Science in Energy Management (Buildings) - Full / Closed for Applications
- Certificate in On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal (Jan 2021)
- Diploma in Health and Safety at Work - Full / Closed for Applications
- Diploma in Management Effectiveness & Practice - Full / Closed for Applications
- Certificate in Data Protection - Full / Closed for Applications
- Higher Diploma in Arts in Digital Media Design - Full / Closed for Applications
- Higher Diploma in Science in Digital Marketing with Analytics - Full / Closed for Applications
- Higher Diploma in Business in International Financial Services - Full / Closed for Applications
- Higher Diploma in Supply Chain Management - Full / Closed for Applications
- Master of Science in Supply Chain Management - Full / Closed for Applications
- Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs - Full / Closed for Applications
- Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Device Regulatory Affairs - Full / Closed for Applications
- Postgraduate Certificate in Design and Visualisation - Full / Closed for Applications
- Postgraduate Certificate in Workforce Management - Full / Closed for Applications
- Postgraduate Diploma in Business - Full / Closed for Applications
Wexford Campus
- Certificate in Marketing with Social Media Skills - Full / Closed for Applications
- Certificate in Purchasing Strategy, Quality Management and Lean Six Sigma - Full / Closed for Applications
- Bachelor of Science in Energy Management (Buildings) - Full / Closed for Applications
- Certificate in On-Site Wastewater Treatment and Disposal (Jan 2021)
- Diploma in Health and Safety at Work - Full / Closed for Applications
- Diploma in Management Effectiveness & Practice - Full / Closed for Applications
- Certificate in Data Protection - Full / Closed for Applications
- Higher Diploma in Arts in Digital Media Design - Full / Closed for Applications
- Higher Diploma in Science in Digital Marketing with Analytics - Full / Closed for Applications
- Higher Diploma in Business in International Financial Services - Full / Closed for Applications
- Higher Diploma in Supply Chain Management - Full / Closed for Applications
- Master of Science in Digital Media and Business Analytics - Full / Closed for Applications
- Master of Science in Supply Chain Management - Full / Closed for Applications
- Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs - Full / Closed for Applications
- Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Device Regulatory Affairs - Full / Closed for Applications
- Postgraduate Certificate in Design and Visualisation - Full / Closed for Applications
- Postgraduate Certificate in Workforce Management - Full / Closed for Applications
- Postgraduate Diploma in Business - Full / Closed for Applications
Limerick
- Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Full / Closed for Applications
Who is Eligible?
The eligible applicants for Springboard+ 2020 are as follows:
1. Those in receipt of an eligible payment from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) and the formerly self-employed;
2. People not in receipt of a payment from the Department of Social Protection that have been out of the work environment for a number of years due to childcare or other caring obligations and have a previous history of employment but may require upskilling, reskilling or cross-skilling to transition back to the workforce (“Returners”)
3. People in employment seeking to reskill or upskill.
Course Fees
For employed participants on courses of NFQ Level 7, 8 or 9, 90% of the course fee is paid by the HEA. Participants will be liable for the remaining 10% fee. Fees will be due once a place has been accepted. Level 6 courses are FREE to all participants.
Further information on eligibility is available at www.springboardcourses.ie/eligibilityHow to Apply
To apply for a Springboard+ course applicants must use the centralised application system via www.springboardcourses.ie. Applications for September 2020 are currently open.
Several FREE Springboard+ courses are also available at our Wicklow County Campus and our Wexford Campus. Each campus has their own application. Please ensure you complete the correct application for the Campus that best suits your needs. http://springboardcourses.ie/howToApply
RPL
- What course you are interested in;
- What your current formal qualifications are;
- What relevant experience you have.
Once this summary information has been received you will be informed on how best to proceed.
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