NCI Course Details

Apply for a Funded Place

To apply for a funded place on this microcredential, please see:

• Certificate in Emerging Digital Technologies - Register Here

Apply for a Non-Funded Place

If you are interested in applying for this programme via the fee-paying route, please click here.

To remain competitive and take advantage of market opportunities and be able to show the difference between their offerings, professionals, managers and decision makers can gain a deeper knowledge of what newly appearing technologies are and how they can be applied in their business domains.

The course is taught over one semester and is delivered completely online through both synchronous and asynchronous directed activities using state-of-the-art technologies and teaching techniques to support the virtual classroom. The module assessment strategy places greater emphasis on continuous assessment (e.g. essay, presentations, group project) rather than on written exam.

This programme is an online programme and as such, students are expected to successfully participate in lectures, laboratories and projects using a laptop computer with a substantial hardware configuration. Students must also ensure they have sufficient broadband speed & reliable connectivity. Exact configuration requirements will be sent upon application.

A minimum of a Level 6 qualification on the NFQ (National Framework of Qualifications) is required for standard entry. For candidates who do not meet this minimum entry requirement, the college operates a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme whereby applicants may be considered based on relevant work or other experiences.

For applicants whose first language is not English, please note the English language entry requirements.

National College of Ireland has implemented a Bring Your Own Device policy for all courses. Specifically, students are expected to successfully participate in lectures, laboratories and projects using a portable computer (laptop/notebook) with a substantial hardware configuration.

The recommended configuration is as follows:

Processor:

• Intel 11th Gen or newer, Core i3 / i5 /i7 or Ultra 3 / 5 /7
  Or
• AMD 5000 Series or newer, Rzyen 3 / 5 /7

Random Access Memory (RAM):
16GB or greater

Storage:
SSD (Solid State Drive) 256GB or greater

Wireless Card:
802.11 n/ac/ax capability

Recommended Operating Systems:
Windows 11
Later Version of MAC OS should also be fine.
Chromebook’s are not recommended.

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure their computer is functioning correctly and that they have full administrator rights. NCI cannot provide support for these personal devices.

Student Laptop Loan Scheme

A Laptop Loan Scheme is available for eligible students to assist them in completing their chosen course.

This course is targeted at non-computing professionals who wish to understand the latest emerging digital technologies and how to integrate them into their workplace.

Applicants may be from IT or non-computing backgrounds. All candidates must be working in private or commercial semi-state organisations in the Republic of Ireland to avail of the part-funded fees from ICT Skillnet Ireland.

For more information on the modules taught on this course view our module descriptors.

Tuesdays and Thursday 18.00 - 20.00

This programme also includes 2 hours of self-paced learning.

Funded by the Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy 2026. Programme fees are subsidised at 80% for all eligible learners.

A student contribution fee of €340 is applicable for this course. This must be paid no later than 13th November 2026. If a student withdraws before commencement the full amount is refundable. No refund will be processed once the course commences the week beginning 21st September. See https://www.ncirl.ie/NewStudents for details. This scheme does not cover any allowance for books and materials.

Note - These microcredential courses are a separate funding mechanism to Springboard+ funded programmes.