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Courses at DCU

Springboard

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+ at DCU

The Springboard+ upskilling initiative offers free and subsidised courses leading to qualifications in areas where there are employment opportunities in the economy.

At DCU, we have a variety of Springboard+ courses that will help you stand out in the workplace and grow professionally. Whether you're employed and wishing to upskill, unemployed, returning to work, or an employer wanting to upskill their workforce, our Springboard+ courses offer flexible online and offline learning opportunities. Explore your options below.

Humanities and Social Sciences

Humanities and Social Sciences

From public policy to privacy law, translation technology to media, DCU’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences offers a broad range of Springboard+ courses. Explore your options below.

Graduate Certificate in Translation Technology
Graduate Certificate in European Law and Policy

Engineering and Computing

Engineering and Computing

DCU's Faculty of Engineering and Computing has globally significant research, and uniquely industry-relevant programmes in the key technologies which will shape our future. Stand out in the workplace with a graduate certificate from DCU’s Faculty of Engineering and Computing.

Graduate Certificate in Internet of Things
Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence

How To Apply

How To Apply

Interested in applying to a Springboard+ course at DCU?

Click here to begin your application.