Dublin Business School (DBS) would like to thank the staff in all INTREO offices for all of their support in promoting Springboard+ programmes for the 2020 Sept/Oct intakes. We greatly appreciate the referrals, we were delighted to work with your clients and facilitate the next chapter for them to upskill to give them a greater opportunity of ascertaining future employment. We are in the process of accepting all final applications for our Sept intakes. We would very much appreciate if you could communicate "Final call for applications" to your clients so that we can finalise course offers to successful applicants commencing in Sept 2020.  

The Springboard+ initiative offers Government funded courses at Certificate and Postgraduate Conversion Diploma levels.

All courses lead to qualifications in enterprise sectors seeking skilled personnel in areas including; Information and Communications Technology (ICT); International Financial Services; and cross-enterprise IT skills such as Big Data for Business.

The Springboard+ programmes listed below are open to all applicants; Employed, Unemployed, Returners and those Signing for Contribution Credits.

• Diploma in Big Data for Business [1 Year Part-Time] Level 7
• Certificate in Fund Accounting [1 Year Part-Time] Level 7
• Certificate in Regulatory Technology (RegTech) [1 Year Part-Time] Level 8
• Certificate in Digital Marketing [1 Year Full-Time Daytime] Level 7

The ICT programmes listed below are open to applicants; Employed, Returners and those Signing for Contribution Credits.

• Higher Diploma in Science in Financial Technology (FinTech) [2 Years Part-Time] Level 8
• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Software Development) [2 Years Part-Time] Level 8
• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Web & Cloud Technologies) [2 Years Part-Time] Level 8 
• Higher Diploma in Science in Digital Marketing [2 Years Part-Time] Level 8

For further information on Springboard+ DBS course offerings, entry requirements, eligibility criteria and application procedures visit the DBS Springboard+ page or the Springboard+ website.

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.

For further information please visit: ESF Information and Communication guidelines. 

Dublin Business School (DBS), in conjunction with HEA as part of the Springboard+ 2020/21 initiative, will be offering a number of Government funded Springboard+ programmes.  These programmes are in the area of Fund Accounting,Big Data, RegTech, FinTech, Software Development, Web & Cloud Technologies . These programmes will run in the evening on a part time basis.

These courses are currently available to those in receipt of the social welfare payments listed below, subject to meeting the eligibility and academic entry requirements as listed on www.dbs.ie/springboard.  All DBS Springboard+ and HCI programmes are fully accredited by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and span Levels 7 & 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), to suit applicants with a range of prior qualifications and experience.

Applicants must be in receipt of one of the following payments from the Department of Social Protection:

• Jobseekers Benefit
• Jobseekers Allowance
• One Parent Family
• Disability Allowance
• Qualified Adults of Working Age
• Carers Allowance
• Farm Assist/Fish Assist
• Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Contributory or Non-contributory Pension
• Blind Pension
• Deserted Wives Allowance

People in receipt of the Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP) can apply for a Springboard+ part-time course. The fee will be waived for these applicants. It is however the responsibility of the applicant in receipt of a PUP payment to discuss retaining a DEASP payment with their case officer in their local INTREO office when their offer is accepted and before they complete first registration for the course through www.springboardcourses.ie

Applications are currently being accepted on all our programmes.  Due to the limited number of places available, early application is recommended. Application is through www.springboardcourses.ie

Under the Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 1, DBS is also offering incentives places for graduates to reskill in areas of skills shortage and emerging technologies such as Digital Marketing, Aviation Finance, via graduate conversion courses. As you are aware these full time programmes are also available to people receiving the various accepted Social Welfare payments, homemakers, those currently working and recent graduates, subject to meeting the eligibility and academic entry requirements as listed on www.dbs.ie/springboard.

Please note: The following HCI Pillar 1 Programmes are full-time QQI Level 8 Higher Diplomas & Level 9 Postgraduate Diploma:

DBS HCI Pillar 1 Programmes | Full-Time

• Higher Diploma in Science in Aviation Finance
• Higher Diploma in Science in Digital Marketing
• Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Analytics

These courses are 100% free to people receiving the various accepted Social Welfare payments and homemakers, and a 10% fee contribution is applicable to those currently working and recent graduates, subject to meeting the eligibility and academic entry requirements as listed on www.dbs.ie/springboard.

We are now accepting final applications for courses commencing in September and October 2020 - Apply today! Please submit your application via the Springboard+ website HERE.

Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact our Admissions Team directly on (01) 4177500 or by email to hci@dbs.ie or springboard@dbs.ie.

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. Human Capital Initiative Pillar 1 is funded by the National Training Fund.

For further information please visit: ESF Information and Communication guidelines. 

Greg Morris | Diploma in Big Data for Business

Did you enjoy the course? Tell us why... "Yes - up to date content and excellent delivery and support. The lecturers were responsive and approachable. There was a good balance between theory and practice. The Careers and Student Services staff were very efficient and attentive to my needs."

What are your future study/work plans? "To gain a degree in Data Analytics and continue my progress as a Marketeer and Photographer."

What is your takeaway from studying at DBS? "Belief in myself and confidence in my abilities."

Darragh Stapleton | Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Web & Cloud Technologies)

"I would recommend DBS to any prospective student. The courses are very well run and the lecturers are high-quality. I also found the new library facilities to be top class as it has everything that you could need and the study area is always noise free. Since completing the course, I have been given the opportunity by my employer to work in areas that suit my expertise." 

DBS offers a range of full and part-time courses under Springboard+, some of which are designed for people in receipt of social welfare, and some are open to people who are currently working.

Click here for all eligibility criteria, and if you have any questions our Admissions Team are available on (01) 4177500.

Places fill fast, so apply as soon as you can.