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Springboard+ & Human Capital Initiative 

UL and the Government of Ireland, through the Higher Education Authority, collaborates closely to ensure that organisations and learners are fully supported in the quest for lifelong learning. UL offers career-orientated and diverse upskilling opportunities to learners, as part of our commitment to learner inclusivity and lifelong learning.

Springboard+ and Human Capital Initiative (HCI) funded programmes are 100% funded for the unemployed and returners, and 90% funded for employed. All level 6 courses are fully funded. 

Course demand is high and funded places are likely to fill quickly. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis, prioritising unemployed and returning applicants. Courses will be closed once the maximum number of applicants is achieved.

Springboard+/HCI Funded Course list:

Starting in January 2025

January Intake

FacultyCourse Title LevelStatus
Science and EngineeringAirworthiness (Professional Diploma)9

Funded Places Full

Open for fee paying

Art, Humanities and Social SciencesClimate Adaption and Sustainability - (Professional Diploma)9

Funded Places Full

Open for fee paying

Science and EngineeringRegulatory Affairs in (Bio)Pharmaceuticals (Professional Diploma)9

Funded Places Full

Open for fee paying

Science and EngineeringHealth and Safety (Professional Diploma)9

Funded Places Full

Open for fee paying

Science and EngineeringQuality Management, Lean Systems (Professional Diploma)9

Funded Places Full

Open for fee paying

Science and EngineeringSupply Chain Management (Professional Diploma) (Online) 9

Funded Places Full

Open for fee paying

 

September Intake
FacultyCourse Title LevelStatusAvailable
Kemmy Business School Agile Business Analysis - (Graduate Diploma)9ClosedFull-time
Science and EngineeringEnvironmental Science - (Higher Diploma)8ClosedFull-time
Science and EngineeringComputer Vision and Artificial Intelligence - (Postgraduate Diploma)9ClosedFull-time
Science and EngineeringEdge Computing - (Postgraduate Diploma)9ClosedFull-time
Science and EngineeringEnergy Science and Engineering - (Postgraduate Diploma)9ClosedFull-time
Science and EngineeringDigitalisation of Business and Industry Processes - (Professional Diploma)9ClosedPart-time
Kemmy Business SchoolSustainable Work - (Professional Diploma)9ClosedPart-time
Education & Health SciencesAdvanced Clinical Practice - (Postgraduate Certificate)9Closed - Funded placesPart-time
Kemmy Business SchoolHuman Resource Management and the Digital Workplace - (Higher Certificate)6Closed - Funded placesPart-time
Kemmy Business SchoolManagement for Service Businesses -(Certificate)6Closed - Funded placesPart-time
Education & Health SciencesPosture, Seating and Wheelchair Mobility Across the Life Course - (Postgraduate Certificate)9ClosedPart-time
Science and EngineeringQuality Management, Lean Systems - (Professional Diploma)9Closed - Funded PlacePart-time
Science and EngineeringSupply Chain (Production & Inventory Control) - (Certificate)7Closed - Funded PlacePart-time


Springboard+/HCI funded places are in high demand and fill up quickly. To prepare for your Springboard+ application and to learn more about funding options go to:

How to apply for a funded place

Frequently Asked Questions

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. The majority of courses are part-time for a maximum of 12 months and are open to all eligible applicants regardless of their employment status. For more information go to . 

The Springboard+ upskilling initiative in higher education offers free and subsidised courses at certificate, degree and masters level, leading to qualifications in areas where there are employment opportunities in the economy.

Springboard+ programmes are open to all employed, unemployed and returner applicants.

Full details on eligibility for the Springboard+ scheme can be found here:

Level 6 programmes are 100% funded by the Government to successful applicants.

Level 7, 8 and 9 programmes are 90% funded for those in employment, and 100% funded for those on a qualifying social welfare payment or those returning to the workforce after a period of being out of work.

You can check the original fee for the Programme under the "Fees" section of each course.

  • Springboard+ courses at UL are designed and delivered to the highest academic standards.
  • Upskill for career progression with a financially viable way for you to further your career. 

  • Gain a recognised, professional qualification from the 51本色.

  • Programmes are developed in collaboration with industry to ensure the skills are in demand.

  • Flexibly delivered and designed specifically for those who are already working.

Find out more about our courses by visiting Springboard+

For queries relating to our courses, please contact springboard@ul.ie 

To check your eligibility for Springboard+ visit here 

For Frequently Asked Questions visit here 

Springboard+ funded places are in high demand and fill up quickly. To prepare for your Springboard+ application and to learn more about funding options go to:

How to apply for a funded place

 

There are a limited number of places allocated to Springboard+ funding. Applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis. An application for a Springboard+ funded place does not guarantee a place on the course.

We recommend registering for your course immediately on . In 2-3 days your will receive a link to apply directly on the 51本色 website. Please note wait times may be longer due to high demand for places.

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.

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