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Take a FREE Level 8 ICT Skills Conversion Course

Do you hold a Level 8 degree and are interested in a career in Software Development, Web & Cloud Technologies, IT Infrastructure & Networking or Data Analytics?
With 44,500 new jobs forecasted in the ICT sector by 2018, why not become part of the ICT success story with DBS today!


Under the Government Springboard initiative, Dublin Business School (DBS) in conjunction with Microsoft Ireland, their Partner Network and other Industry Partners is providing participants the opportunity to reskill or cross skill for FREE under an approved and accredited Level 8 conversion award for a Higher Diploma in Science in Computing. Our programme has been identified as providing specialised ICT training that will offer graduates a realistic prospect of a graduate level entry into the ICT sector and produce graduates that genuinely satisfy the needs of industry.


We are currently offering a Level 8 Higher Diploma in Science in the following specialist streams:



Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Web and Cloud Technologies)

Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Software Development)
Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (IT Infrastructure and Networking)

Higher Diploma in Data Analytics




The programme is awarded by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI). The course is 10 months full-time with students typically attending classes Monday – Friday (9.00am-5.00pm). Upon successful completion of the 7 months taught programme, participants will engage in a minimum 3 month work placement with a relevant industry partner.


With over 80% of our ICT graduates to date securing full-time employment, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Become part of the ICT success story with DBS today!


Click here for further information on ICT Skills Programmes at Dublin Business School

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2015 ICT Skills Booklet
Further information on the ICT Skills programmes at DBS, including eligibility criteria and course entry requirements can be found in our 2015 Brochure.
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Irish tech companies raise €307m in funding for first 6 months of 2015

Irish tech companies had a rather successful first six months to 2015 following the news of a new survey which showed that during this time €307m was raised by start-ups and SMEs.

The VenturePulse survey of Irish tech companies was undertaken by the Irish Venture Capital Association (IVCA) and also marks a significant jump of 45pc more than during the same period in 2014 when €211.9m was raised and in 2013 when €164.9m was raised.

Among the findings, the survey of Irish tech companies found that a total of €187.1m was raised during the second quarter of 2015 alone.

Early-stage companies were able to raise €7.6m – or 4pc of the total funds raised – while the total half-year’s amount accounts for €19.4m in funds.

However, funding for early-stage companies appears to be fluctuating significantly during the first half of the previous three years with last year’s total amounting to €6.4m in 2014 having fallen from €34.2m in 2013.

During the initial stages of the bust that occurred in the Irish economy in 2008, the findings show that a total of €2.3bn in venture capital funding was raised for over 1,000 tech companies.

The success experienced during the second quarter of 2015, the IVCA have said, was helped with strong support from international players.

Speaking of the survey’s results, the IVCA’s chairperson, Brian Caulfield, said: The Irish venture capital community continues to be the main source of funding for Irish innovative SMEs both through direct investment and as the local lead investor for international syndicates who invested €79m in the second quarter and a total of €142m in the first half of 2015.

“Most of the Irish companies that raised funds from international investors had initially raised capital from Irish VCs.”

Source: Silicon Republic

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An Extra Service
Our Admissions Team is available Monday to Friday 8.45 a.m. - 5.15 p.m.

We realise that you may have questions regarding our ICT Skills conversion programmes. Please be aware that you may call into the Aungier Street building, Monday to Friday from 8.45 a.m. - 5.15 p.m. to speak with a member of the Admissions Team about your options.


You do not need to make an appointment. You can also contact us on (01) 4177500 or by email to ictskills@dbs.ie


Why not contact us today with your questions and take the first step towards furthering your education this year.
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Open Event
Tuesday 1st December 5 - 7pm

Our next DBS Open Event will be on Tuesday 1st December 5 - 7pm in our main Aungier Street building.

Our Open Events are an ideal opportunity for you to visit the college, obtain further information on our ICT Skills and Springboard+ programmes and speak with industry specialist lecturers to identify the programme that is most suitable for your future development. 



If you have any questions or queries in the meantime please contact Fiona Reynolds on 01 4170635 or Sinead Dunphy on 01 4177544.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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