Do you hold a Level 8 degree and are interested in a career in Software Development, Web & Cloud Technologies, IT Infrastructure & Networking or Data Analytics?
With 44,500 new jobs forecasted in the ICT sector by 2018, why not become part of the ICT success story with DBS today!


Under the Government Springboard initiative, Dublin Business School (DBS) in conjunction with Microsoft Ireland, their Partner Network and other Industry Partners is providing participants the opportunity to reskill or cross skill for FREE under an approved and accredited Level 8 conversion award for a Higher Diploma in Science in Computing. Our programme has been identified as providing specialised ICT training that will offer graduates a realistic prospect of a graduate level entry into the ICT sector and produce graduates that genuinely satisfy the needs of industry.


We are currently offering a Level 8 Higher Diploma in Science in Computing in the following specialist streams:

Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Web and Cloud Technologies)

Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Software Development)
Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (IT Infrastructure and Networking)

Higher Diploma in Data Analytics

The programme is awarded by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI). The course is 10 months full-time with students typically attending classes Monday – Friday (9.00am-5.00pm). Upon successful completion of the 7 months taught programme, participants will engage in a minimum 3 month work placement with a relevant industry partner.


With over 80% of our ICT graduates to date securing full-time employment, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Become part of the ICT success story with DBS today!

Click here for further information on ICT Skills Programmes at Dublin Business School

Our next Springboard+ Open Event will be on Thursday 13th August in our main Aungier Street building from 5-7pm.

Our Open Events are an ideal opportunity for you to visit the college and obtain further information on our ICT Skills and Springboard programmes and to speak with industry specialist lecturers to identify the programme that is most suitable for your future development. There will be a short presentation about Springboard+ and ICT Skills programmes, as well as an opportunity to speak with past students, lecturers and admissions staff. 

If you have any questions or queries in the meantime please contact Fiona Reynolds on 01 4170635 or Sinead Dunphy on 01 4177544.

We look forward to seeing you there.

E-commerce and cloud giant Amazon may be planning to increase its data centre footprint in Dublin after acquiring the former Jacob’s biscuit factory on Belgard Road, Tallaght.

Amazon already operates seven data centres and employs over 1,400 people in Ireland.

Last year, the company announced 300 new jobs in Dublin, including data centre technicians, software engineers and security specialists.

Amazon has already created jobs for 50 construction workers at the former Shinko Microelectronics site in Tallaght, which it acquired last year.

It is believed the new development could pave the way for hundreds of construction jobs.

Biscuits and gravy for Dublin’s digital dreams

Amazon operates one of its main data centres in Tallaght, after acquiring a former 240,000 sq ft Tesco distribution centre in 2010.

Amazon also operates a call centre in Cork, where it employs over 800 people.

Last year, Amazon moved its Dublin Development Centre to a 69,000 sq ft facility at Burlington Plaza in Dublin 4.

Today’s news is a welcome boost to Dublin’s digital economy, where major data centres are operated by Google, Microsoft and Digital Realty Trust.

In recent months, Apple revealed plans to build a major US$850m renewable energy data centre in Athenry, Galway, while Facebook has confirmed plans to build a €200m data centre in Clonee, Co. Meath.

Source: www.siliconrepublic.com

We realise that you may have questions regarding our ICT Skills conversion programmes. Please be aware that you may call into the Aungier Street building, Monday to Friday from 8.45 a.m. - 5.15 p.m. to speak with a member of the Admissions Team about your options.

You do not need to make an appointment. You can also contact us on (01) 4177500 or by email to ictskills@dbs.ie