Springboard+ Government Funded Programmes commencing  Sept 2021 

      Calling on Final Applications

DBS would like to thank you and your organisation for your continued support in recommending our Springboard+ government funded programmes to your employees for 2021

The Springboard+ initiative offers Government funded courses at Certificate and Postgraduate Conversion Diploma levels. These courses are currently available to those in employment, subject to meeting the eligibility and academic entry requirements as listed on www.dbs.ie/springboard. All DBS Springboard+ programmes are fully accredited by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and span Levels 6, 7 & 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) to suit applicants with a range of prior qualifications and experience. 

The great advantage of these programmes are that they are 90% funded by the government and the remaining 10% is paid by the employer or employee. The 10% contribution fees for students vary from only €240-€725, depending on the programme of interest and cover all costs such as registration, exams and library membership etc.  Applications are currently being accepted.  Due to the limited number of places available, early application is recommended. Please note eligibility rules apply for all applicants

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

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 hosting an Online Open Evening on Tuesday, August 31st from 5pm-6:30pm. Register here.

*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. 

Stay ahead of the curve upskill or transfer skills in your organistion !

Limited spaces available - Now Accepting Final Applications 

Our Modular Skills Provision programmes are short modular upskilling programmes that are due to commence in Sept and will run until Nov 2021. These modular programmes are accredited by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and span Level 6, 7, 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), to suit applicants with a range of prior qualifications and experience. They will be delivered in a part-time mode online, and allow learners to progress onto a full qualification on the NFQ if they wish at a later stage. For further information on modular skills DBS course offerings, entry requirements, eligibility criteria please visit www.dbs.ie/courses/funded-modular-skills-provision 

The Modular short programmes listed below are open to applicants who are Employed, subject to meeting the eligibility and academic entry requirements as listed on for the preferred course. For further information on Modular Skills programmes, entry requirements, eligibility criteria please visit www.dbs.ie/courses/funded-modular-skills-provision

Funded* Modular Skills Provision 2021 - Programmes commencing in September 2021

Please note that under the Modular Skills Provision 2020 Initiative, 90% of the fees are funded by HEA and 10% of the fees are payable to the college by the employee or by sponsorship of the 10% fee by their employer. 

The two level 6 Modular Programmes are FREE to all participants subject to meeting entry requirements.  Individuals may apply to all courses if they meet the nationality/visa requirement and residency criteria.

For applicants who are in employment the following 10% fee will apply:

*All Level 6 courses are free to all category of participants.

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For further information on Modular Skills Provision programme offerings, entry requirements, eligibility criteria please visit www.dbs.ie/courses/funded-modular-skills-provision