Partnerships
Working in partnership with businesses, commercial partners, and representative bodies, the Enterprise Academy facilitates university-enterprise collaboration, and supports Irish-based enterprise in their talent development initiatives and long-term skills strategy. Our unique practice-based learning model combines academic excellence with hands-on experience to prepare learners for the workplace and help them to thrive when they get there.
As the largest Technological University in Ireland, enterprise engagement is in our DNA. We are developing a portfolio of innovative delivery models that enable research-informed, applied learning. This includes increased provision of enterprise-focused courses for identified skills needs, a greater focus on promoting and embedding transversal skills, and accreditation of existing programmes within enterprise.
The Enterprise Academy serves to develop, support, and enhance academic enterprise partnerships, and to showcase models of collaborative best practice. University / Enterprise engagement provides a platform to address real-world challenges faced by enterprise and to support organisational/sector growth by fostering a culture of problem-solving, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Educational solutions to meet evolving skills demands
Academic enterprise partnerships also facilitate the identification of emerging sector specific priorities, and the co-development of tailor-made educational solutions to meet evolving market demands for sectors. Stakeholder engagement ensures that academic programmes are aligned with the current and future skills needs of the associated sectors, to serve as a pipeline to upskill/reskill interested professionals. These outputs can take many forms including short, sharp, bursts of learning (such as microcredentials, CPDs etc.), pathways to larger programmes (PgCert, PgDip etc.), or accredited recognition of current in-company training.
Innovation and agility
We recognise the need for agility in our response to the rapidly changing skills and technology landscape. The Enterprise Academy is a dedicated business unit designed to enable enterprise engagement for talent development. We offer consultation and relationship management to help you navigate TU Dublin’s dynamic learning ecosystem and support continuous innovation in programme design and delivery.
Our sector specific Senior Engagement Managers
Our team of Senior Engagement Managers, experienced academics and industry specialists, are working hand-in-hand with enterprise partners to understand evolving skills needs and talent development goals. Through TU Dublin’s Enterprise Academy, we’re co-creating accredited, flexible learning pathways that go far beyond traditional degree programmes.
If your organisation is exploring innovative ways to upskill, reskill, or grow talent, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch with our Senior Engagement Managers to explore partnership opportunities and shape your future-ready workforce together.
