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What is Springboard+?

Springboard+ courses are co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union. It is an upskilling initiative that offers a range of free and subsidised courses at certificate, degree, and master’s levels. These courses are designed to allow individuals to gain qualifications in areas with employment opportunities in the economy. Springboard+ courses at TU Dublin are created with industry, ensuring they are relevant and provide graduates with up-to-date skills and knowledge. Courses are typically offered part-time for a maximum of 12 months, allowing people to continue with their existing commitments.

EXPLORE COURSES

Who can apply?

Everyone can apply for a Springboard+ course, regardless of your status of employment - they are available to people seeking employment, people in employment, as well as recent graduates. The courses remain free of charge those unemployed. For those in employment, there will be a fee of 10% of the contribution to the total course fee. Visit the Springboard+ portal for more information on eligibility criteria and details on how to apply.

Funding 

  • Springboard 90 - 100% funding available
  • Micro credential - 50% funding available* 

Funding was available for 2025 for the following courses. Funding may be available in 2026. Register your interest below and we will contact you once applications are open.

Course Award Application
Accounting and Finance (TU788) Bachelor of Business Register your Interest
Advanced Producing (TU175) Postgraduate Diploma Register your Interest
Applied Statistics (TU248) Postgraduate Certificate Register your Interest
Applied Digital Marketing (TU5513) Certificate Register your Interest
BIM (Digital Construction) (TU174) Bachelor of Science (Honours) Register your Interest
Building Performance (Energy Efficiency in Design) (TU412) Postgraduate Certificate Register your Interest
Building Performance (Energy Efficiency in Design) (TU413) Postgraduate Diploma Register your Interest
Brewing & Distilling (TU5304) Postgraduate Certificate Register your Interest
Cisco CCNA and Systems Administration with Work Experience (TU5251) Certificate Register your Interest
Construction Project Management (TU5419) Postgraduate Certificate Register your Interest
Data Science (TU256) Postgraduate Certificate Register your Interest
Data Analysis for Professionals (TU5294) CPD Diploma Register your Interest
Digital Construction / Engineering Analytics (TU058) Postgraduate Certificate Register your Interest
Digital Design (TU495) Postgraduate Diploma Register your Interest
Digital Leadership and Transformation (TU339) Postgraduate Certificate Register your Interest
Ethics, Data and Future AI Micro-credential* Register your Interest
Fundamentals of Data Science (TU257) Postgraduate Certificate Register your Interest
Geospatial Engineering (TU426) Postgraduate Certificate Register your Interest
GMP & Biopharmaceuticals (TU5286) Certificate Register your Interest
GMP & Pharmaceuticals (TU5301) Certificate Register your Interest
Human Centered AI Technologies (TU242) Postgraduate Diploma Register your Interest
Leadership for Not-for-Profit (TU443) Postgraduate Certificate Register your Interest
Pharmaceutical Technology (TU065) Bachelor of Science Register your Interest
Sustainability Leadership (TU338A) Postgraduate Certificate Register your Interest

Contact Us

Course Information & Admissions Office
T: +353 1 220 7432
E: springboard@tudublin.ie