We are still taking applications for our Springboard Programmes commencing next week

The Springboard+ initiative offers Government funded courses at Certificate and Postgraduate Conversion Diploma levels.

All courses (excluding the Certificate in Social Care Skills) 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 | Part-Time

Certificate in Business & Digital Skills | Part-Time

Certificate in Social Care Skills | Part-Time

Certificate in Digital Marketing | Part-Time

Certificate in Fund Accounting | Part-Time

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

Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics | Part-Time

Higher Diploma in Science in Digital Marketing | Part-Time

Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Software Development) | Part-Time

Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Web & Cloud Technologies) | Part-Time

Graduates:  Avail of 90% HCI funded courses

Are you a 2021 or 2022 level 8 Graduate?

Did you know HCI Postgraduate Programmes are 90% government funded under Springboard for Programmes commencing in March 2023?

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 Financial Analytics via graduate conversion courses.

Please note: The following HCI Pillar 1 Programmes are Full-Time QQI Level 8 Higher Diplomas and QQI Level 9 Postgraduate Diplomas:

Higher Diploma in Science in Aviation Finance

Higher Diploma in Science in Digital Marketing

Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Analytics

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. 

Programme Delivery

For the academic year 2023/24, DBS will continue to offer a hybrid offering across all of its programmes.

Should you require more information please contact our Admissions team

 by phone on 01 4177500 or by email to admissions@dbs.ie. 

All application must be submitted via the Springboard website.

Full information on all DBS Springboard+ course details criteria

can be found on the DBS Springboard+ page or the Springboard+ website.

*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. 

Online Open Evening | 9th May 2023

Join us for our next Online Open Evening, Tuesday, 9th May from 5pm - 6:30pm.

This online event is the ideal opportunity to virtually speak face to face with our team of expert lecturers. Gain first hand information on the courses we offer across a variety of disciplines including Business, Finance, Computing, Media, Arts and Social Sciences.

Our faculty members, admissions team and welcoming staff will all be on hand to guide you and answer any questions you may have regarding the courses we offer.