Springboard+ 100% or 90% Government Funded Programmes  

      Calling on "Final Completed Applications" - Courses commencing next week

Don't miss the opportunity to upskill and create better job prospects, submit all required documentation to gain your place on any of our government funded programmes, that span across levels 6,7,8 on the NFQ

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 Level 7 | Part-Time
• Certificate in Business & Digital Skills Level 6  | Part-Time (FREE to all participants)

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

• Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics - Level 8  | Part-Time
• Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics - Level 8 | Full-Time
• Higher Diploma in Science in Digital Marketing - Level 8 | Part-Time
• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Software Development) - Level 8  | Part-Time
• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Web & Cloud Technologies) - Level 8 | Part-Time

Have you submitted the following documentation:

• Academic transcripts (In English) from any previous courses studies  
• ID (Copy of your passport/Drivers license)
• If in employment - A letter from your employer confirming your employment, and a recent payslip.
• Proof of residency - for 3 consecutive years 2018/19/20 
• If applying through APEL or a Higher Diploma with a non cognate qualification, we require a CV (outlining your education and experience to date) and also a personal statement.
• In addition, an IELTS score of a minimum of 6.0 or equivalent is required, where full-time study has been conducted in a language other than English or for applicants whose first language is not English
• A copy of your Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB ) Card for Non-EU applicants currently residing in Ireland to demonstrate that you have been residing in the EU for 3 of the last 5 years.

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

The following HCI (Pillar 1) Postgraduate Full-time (1 year) Programmes are QQI Level 8 Postgraduate Higher Diplomas 

• Higher Diploma in Science in Aviation Finance - Level 8
• Higher Diploma in Science in Digital Marketing - Level 8

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. 

*eligibility criteria applies

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.