DBS is delighted to announce that, in conjunction with the Higher Education Authority (HEA), we are offering a number of free programme places across the Government Funded Springboard+ 2017 initiative this Autumn. 

We have a number of places remaining on our part-time Springboard courses and full-time ICT Skills programmes.

Springboard+ programmes are due to commence from the week of 25th September.

As part of the Springboard+ 2017 initiative DBS is offering 6 free part-time Springboard programmes in the areas of:

• Springboard+ Certificate Digital Marketing
• Springboard+ Certificate in Cloud Platform Development
• Springboard+ Diploma in Big Data for Business
• Springboard+ Certificate in Fund Accounting
• Springboard+ Certificate Risk & Financial Analysis
• Springboard+ BSc (Hons) Computing (Award Stage)**

and 
4 free full-time Postgraduate conversion Diplomas* in the ICT areas of: 

• Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics
• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Software Development)
• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Web & Cloud Technologies)
• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (IT Infrastructure & Networking)

• Higher Diploma in Science in Fintech***
• Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics
• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Software Development)
• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Web & Cloud Technologies)
• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (IT Infrastructure & Networking)

*Please note these part-time programmes are open to people in employment. 
**Please note this part-time programme is open to those in employment as well as those not. You do not need to be in receipt of Social Welfare to apply for this programme.
***This programme is subject to validation.


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

"In September 2015 I applied for a number of colleges and I got accepted to every course I applied to and was eligible for. I chose DBS.

This led to one of the most enjoyable times of my life. I met new friends, learned so much and at the end of it got a placement in the same company I work in now, in a job that I love and feel I’m very good at." - John O'Sullivan, Springboard+ Higher Diploma in Computing.

Read more from John's interview here. 

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 to see a list of 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.

DBS took home two awards at the 2017 Irish Education Awards for Best Student Experience and Best Library Team. The Education Awards, which took place in the Ballsbridge Hotel in Dublin, recognise excellence amongst Third Level Institutions across Ireland, making this a great achievement for the college and the winning teams.

Read the full story here.