Microcredentials
Higher Education Authority Human Capital Initiative Pillar 3 Subsidised Micro-Credentials
The following programmes are micro credential awards of Technological University Dublin and South East Technological University. The fees for the programme have been subsidised by the Higher Education Authority Human Capital Initiative Pillar 3 which is supported by the National Training Fund. The objective of the Human Capital Initiative is to underpin the provision of additional capacity across the Higher Education Sector to meet priority skill needs for enterprise. Commencement dates for the programmes are to be confirmed and at this stage you are invited to submit your expression of interest in the programmes.
| Course Title | Award | Awarding Body | Mode of Delivery | ECTS | NFQ Level | Course Description | HCI Subsidised Learner Fee | School Email / Contact Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design Thinking and Creativity for Business | Single Module CPD Cert | TU Dublin | Weekly Online - 12 weeks | 5 | 9 | This course is designed to build the learners’ understanding and practical application of creativity techniques and design thinking. It focuses on increasing the learner’s creative thinking skills, problem solving skills, team-working skills, design thinking and lateral thinking abilities through hands on exercises, tasks and challenges. During the course the learners will carry out an Action Learning Project that will actively engage them in developing creative solutions to problems and learn methods to critically evaluate these solutions. | €325.00 | https://forms.office.com/e/a9BuQAUJqH |
| Sustainable Business Design | Micro-credential | SETU | Weekly Online - 12 weeks | 5 | 8 | The aim of this course is to actively engage learners in the process of designing a business model for a sustainable business. It offers participants a pathway to establish the feasibility of a sustainable business opportunity and equips them with both the knowledge and competence to act on that opportunity. The micro-credential provides a scaffolded programme which is designed around the United Nations SDGs. The programme is suited to learners who have a sustainable business idea, or those who wish to enhance their competence to pursue a sustainable opportunity. | €100.00 | margaret.tynan@setu.ie |
| Leading Innovative Teams | Single Module CPD Cert | TU Dublin | Weekly Online - 12 weeks | 5 | 9 | This course will support learners to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively lead teams in generating and implementing innovative ideas. Topics address during the course include (i) Understanding Innovation, (ii) Leadership and Team Dynamics, (iii) Team Creativity and Problem Solving Techniques, (iv) Design Thinking, (v) Innovation Culture and Climate, (vi) Leading Change and Managing Resistance, (vii) Facilitation and Team Building, and (viii) Innovation Metrics and Evaluation. The course will also provide opportunities for reflection on personal leadership practices and identification of areas for growth. | €325.00 | https://forms.office.com/e/a9BuQAUJqH |
| Managing Self | Micro-credential | SETU | Weekly Online - 12 weeks | 5 | 7 | This course aims to develop the professional and personal advancement of the candidate for the role of a business owner/entrepreneur in terms of transition management, problem solving, decision-making, time management, self-development and self-awareness. | €250.00 | corinne.power-omahony@setu.ie |
| Leadership Development Programme | Single Module CPD Cert | TU Dublin | Blended Delivery - 12 weeks | 10 | 9 | The TU Dublin Leadership Development Programme is transformational and develops your leadership skills through understanding what great leadership looks like and reflecting on your leadership style and impact. Organisations are systems and this programme equips you to lead and manage each part of the business, developing skills to lead people, strategy, change, and projects. The TU Dublin Leadership Development Programme transforms people and their organisations. | €900.00 | https://forms.office.com/e/uABLRyLUTf |
| Creative Thinking in Creative Commercial Communications | Single Module CPD Cert | TU Dublin | Blended Delivery - 12 weeks | 10 | 9 | This course is designed and co-delivered with the Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland which explores the diverse facets of creativity and creative work. Drawing on the psychological theories of creativity and interdisciplinary collaboration, the programme examines the characteristics, traits, skills and competencies associated with creativity. It delves into the principles and practices of creative collaboration, including the tools, methods and processes employed in creative communities of practice. | €750.00 | https://forms.office.com/e/3AJbgLtsFj |
| Culinary Ingredients and Food Product Development Concepts | Single Module CPD Cert | TU Dublin | In-person - 12 weeks | 5 | 9 | This course introduces the learner to the fundamentals of food product development and is a synthesis of the theoretical and applied knowledge in developing a new food product. The food industry today must address a variety of complex challenges to improve product development: frequent design changes, regulatory compliance and a growing interest in global product development. The course provides the necessary requirements and capabilities to successfully manage the development of a food product from concept to the market place. | €350.00 | https://forms.office.com/e/znjVnApGLQ |
| Sales Pipeline and Performance Management | Single Module CPD Cert | TU Dublin | Blended Delivery - 12 weeks | 15 | 9 | Sales leaders must be rigorous in the application of appropriate tools and methodologies if they are to convert sales strategy into high performance sales execution. The sales pipe line and process is a crucial tool/methodology. It aligns the sales team by providing a shared language, prompting activities within the correct timeframes and enabling a clear measurement of progress. This course enables learners to design a tailored sales pipeline process, which is underpinned by an organisation’s sales strategy. | €1,400.00 | https://forms.office.com/e/uABLRyLUTf |
| Disciplined Innovation Management | Single Module CPD Cert | TU Dublin | Weekly Online - 12 weeks | 5 | 9 | This course focuses on key thematic innovation management areas namely: innovation strategy, idea generation, prioritisation, implementation, and people/organisation. Through the themes, learners will gain an understanding of the complex processes needed to ideate, prototype, validate and commercialise products supported by theoretical models and practical tools. Because innovation is context dependent, emphasis is placed on the application of models and analytical tools that clarify the interplay between competition, new ideas, patterns of technological and market change, and the structure and development of internal capabilities to manage innovation successfully, regardless of the organisation or sector. | €325.00 | https://forms.office.com/e/a9BuQAUJqH |
| Leadership in Creative Commercial Communications | Single Module CPD Cert | TU Dublin | 3 Day Bootcamp | 10 | 9 | This course is designed and co-delivered with the Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland which focuses on the challenges faced by and expectations on, leaders in a contemporary context. A central transformational aim of the programme is to enhance the personal leadership capability of individual participants. An important outcome will be an enhanced sense of self in the form of increased self-confidence, self-esteem and personal credibility. This CPD certificate is concerned with facilitating an understanding of, and ability to apply leadership theory and best practices in work roles. | €750.00 | https://forms.office.com/e/3AJbgLtsFj |
| Sales International Market Access | Single Module CPD Cert | TU Dublin | Blended Delivery - 12 weeks | 15 | 9 | This course incorporates learning relating to the international sales organisation, particularly those elements that are critical to the delivery of sustainable, profitable revenues in new or existing international markets. These markets generally differ from local markets, for example the competitive landscape can be complex and the cost to serve can be relatively high. | €1,400.00 | https://forms.office.com/e/uABLRyLUTf |
| Technology & Innovation Management (Food) | Single Module CPD Cert | TU Dublin | In-person - 12 weeks | 5 | 9 | This course focuses on Food Technology and managing innovation in the food environment. | €350.00 | https://forms.office.com/e/znjVnApGLQ |
| Immersive Technology for Business | Certificate | TU Dublin | Blended Delivery - 12 weeks | 5 | 8 | This course will equip learners with a strong understanding of the business applications of immersive technologies and spatial computing. These are emerging technologies which are set to impact significantly on business strategies in the coming decade. Participants will explore the use-cases for immersive technologies in a wide variety of vertical markets such as education and training, manufacturing and creative and media sectors. Using 'no-code' software, participants will develop a proof-of-concept augmented reality application which will be researched among target customers. The course can be delivered in a hybrid format, and it is envisaged that a portion of the course will be delivered over 3D virtual spaces to enhance appreciation of the metaverse as a new space for learners. | €375.00 | https://forms.office.com/e/3AJbgLtsFj |
| Food Prototype Development and Evaluation | Single Module CPD Cert | TU Dublin | In-person - 12 weeks | 10 | 9 | This course focuses on the development of a new food product and is a synthesis of the theoretical and applied knowledge in developing a new food product. The aim of this course is to deepen the skill and knowledge base required to produce a successful new food product. | €700.00 | https://forms.office.com/e/znjVnApGLQ |
| Digtial Marketing Strategy | Certificate | TU Dublin | Weekly Online - 12 weeks | 10 | 9 | This programme is an executive education focused, stackable certificate in digital marketing. Participants will delve deep into the digital marketing world, guided by industry-leading methods and practices. From the transformative power of AI and the intricacies of SEO to the foundations of digital marketing strategy the programme covers the growing skills gap in emerging digital marketing technologies. Participants are provided with tools to enhance decision-making with analytics, ignite your creativity through design thinking, master the art of email marketing, and grasp the dynamics of e-commerce and UX design. The programme takes a live project based approach to assessment with experiential learning at the core. | €750.00 | https://forms.office.com/e/3AJbgLtsFj |
| Food Product Development | Single Module CPD Cert | TU Dublin | In-person - 12 weeks | 5 | 7 | The aim of this course is to introduce the learner to food and beverage new product development process through the development of a relevant concept brief. There will be emphasis on the product development process, food legislation, nutritional information and ingredient selection. | €350.00 | https://forms.office.com/e/znjVnApGLQ |
