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Springboard+

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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* 

Apply Now For 2025 TU Dublin Springboard+ Courses

Course Award Application
Accounting and Finance (TU788) Bachelor of Business Closed for Applications
Advanced Producing (TU175) Postgraduate Diploma Closed for Applications
Applied Statistics (TU248) Postgraduate Certificate Closed for Applications
Applied Digital Marketing (TU5513) Certificate Closed for Applications
BIM (Digital Construction) (TU174) Bachelor of Science (Honours) Closed for Applications
Building Performance (Energy Efficiency in Design) (TU412) Postgraduate Certificate Closed for Applications
Building Performance (Energy Efficiency in Design) (TU413) Postgraduate Diploma Closed for Applications
Brewing & Distilling (TU5304) Postgraduate Certificate Closed for Applications
Cisco CCNA and Systems Administration with Work Experience (TU5251) Certificate Intake 1: Closed for Applications
Intake 2: Closed for Applications
Construction Project Management (TU5419) Postgraduate Certificate Closed for Applications
Data Science (TU256) Postgraduate Certificate Closed for Applications
Data Analysis for Professionals (TU5294) CPD Diploma Closed for Applications
Digital Construction / Engineering Analytics (TU058) Postgraduate Certificate Closed for Applications
Digital Design (TU495) Postgraduate Diploma Closed for Applications
Digital Leadership and Transformation (TU339) Postgraduate Certificate Closed for Applications
Ethics, Data and Future AI Micro-credential* Closed for Applications
Fundamentals of Data Science (TU257) Postgraduate Certificate Closed for Applications
Geospatial Engineering (TU426) Postgraduate Certificate Closed for Applications
GMP & Biopharmaceuticals (TU5286) Certificate Closed for Applications
GMP & Pharmaceuticals (TU5301) Certificate Closed for Applications
Human Centered AI Technologies (TU242) Postgraduate Diploma Closed for Applications
Leadership for Not-for-Profit (TU443) Postgraduate Certificate Closed for Applications
Pharmaceutical Technology (TU065) Bachelor of Science Closed for Applications
Sustainability Leadership (TU338A) Postgraduate Certificate Closed for Applications

Contact Us

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