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

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 Computing (DevOps) [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.

We are holding a Springboard+ Online Open Event on August 11th at 6pm. Register here.

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. 

Are you a 2020 level 8 Graduate? Did you know HCI Postgraduate Programmes are 90% government funded under Springboard for Programmes commencing in September 2020?

Under the Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 1, DBS is offering incentivised places for graduates to reskill in areas of skills shortage and emerging technologies such as Digital Marketing,  Aviation Finance, and Mobile Applications via graduate conversion courses.

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

• Higher Diploma in Science in Aviation Finance
• Higher Diploma in Science in Digital Marketing
• Higher Diploma in Science in Mobile Applications

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. 

Applications are now open for September 2020. Due to the limited number of places available, early application is recommended.

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.

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

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

Now open to applications regardless of your employment status. Entry & eligibility criteria apply on all courses.

Dublin Business School (DBS), together with the Higher Education Authority (HEA) are delighted to announce, that as part of the Springboard+ 2020/21 initiative, we will be offering more Government Funded Springboard+ programmes in the areas of ICT (Information and Communications Technology), FinTech (Financial Technology), Fund Accounting and RegTech (Regulatory Technology).

Our 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.

All programmes are scheduled to start in September 2020 and are now open for applications through Springboardcourses.ie and entry & eligibility requirements apply for all courses. Programmes are part-time, delivered in the evening and weekends. Courses are delivered in our City Centre campuses.

Places are awarded on a first come - first served basis, subject to meeting entry and eligibility criteria, so get your application in fast!

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. 

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.