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What is Springboard+?

Dublin Business School (DBS) would like to thank their corporate clients for their ongoing support with promoting Springboard+ Programmes within their organisations. Your ongoing support is greatly appreciated. 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 teams 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.

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

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.

CORPORATE REQUIREMENTS

Partner with DBS and we will develop your people to reach their full potential to deliver a positive return on your

investment. Our training programmes and workshops are engaging, interactive and action and result orientated. We ensure

that what is learned in the classroom will have direct practical application in the workplace.

We offer bespoke training programmes across a range of disciplines from our IT, Business, Law, Finance, Arts and

Professional Schools.

Many businesses are currently seeking bespoke solutions in the following areas:

With over 40 years experience, the DBS team of academic specialists have designed tailored programmes, which focus

on organisations’ corporate strategies by developing business knowledge and management skills. This process requires the

college to work very closely with its clients to fully understand the training needs for the organisation as well as on a one to

one basis with the participants to assess any additional support required.This partnership is an integral element to the DBS

approach when designing a bespoke training programme. The results of this process are the learning outcomes, which meet

and exceed our clients’ expectations.

If you would like more information on our bespoke corporate programmes please do not hesitate to contact me

on aisling.holly@dbs.ie or you can call me on 01-4170685.

Kind Regards

Aisling Holly

Head Of Corporate Business Development

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.

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Hear from our Graduates!

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."

Student Testimonial

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."

Are you eligible ?

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.