Springboard

Deirdre studied data analytics through Springboard at NCI.

About Springboard+

At National College of Ireland we have the opportunity to offer a number of free courses through the Springboard+ initiative and Human Capital Initiative (HCI). These initiatives address skills shortages in the workforce and so are funded by the government to improve Ireland's ability to fill job vacancies.

See what our Springboard+ graduates say about our courses...

Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020.

Who can apply to Springboard

For the first time everyone can apply for a Springboard+ or HCI course regardless of your employment status. The courses remain free of charge for people who are currently unemployed. For applicants in employment there will be a fee of 10% of the contribution to the normal course fee. Visit the Springboard+ website for more information on eligibility criteria.

Springboard+ & HCI Courses

Applications for the following Springboard+ and Human Capital Initiative (HCI) courses are now open:

Data Analytics

• Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics (1 Year, Classroom Delivery but will be delivered online in January)
• Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics (2 Years, Blended Online Delivery) - Applications closed
• Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Data Analytics (1 Year, Classroom Delivery but will be delivered online in January)

Blockchain

• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing - Blockchain (1 Year, Classroom Delivery but will be delivered online in January)
• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing - Blockchain (1 Year, Blended Online Delivery)

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (1 Year, Blended Online Delivery)

Software Development

• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing - Software Development (1 Year, Classroom Delivery but will be delivered online in January)
• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing - Software Development (2 Years, Blended Online Delivery)

Cybersecurity

• Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Cybersecurity (1 Year, Classroom Delivery but will be delivered online in January)

Business Analysis

• Certificate in Business Analysis - Applications closed

Download our new Springboard+ brochure for further information.

Other Government Funded Courses

Government funded Skills Provision Courses in Cybersecurity, Web Development and Computing starting in January.

Postgraduate Skills Provision

• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing - Cybersecurity
• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing - Web Development

Modular Skills Provision

• Certificate in Science in Computing

Download our Skills Provision Course Brochure for further information.

How to Apply

Springboard+ and HCI course applications for the courses listed above are processed on the Springboard+ website. 

To get started, register your details on the website then click the Apply Now button on your chosen course page. Enter your details in all of the required fields and when complete, click the apply button. You will be able to login at any stage to check the status of your application. Further details are available on the How to Apply section on the Springboard+ website.

Get in Contact

If you would like to get some more information about Springboard+ courses or HCI courses, please complete the form below and we will contact you.

Data Protection Notice

Please note that by submitting this contact form to National College of Ireland (“NCI”), you will be required to provide certain personal data to NCI as part of your registration. For further information on how NCI uses your personal data and in relation to your data protection rights and how to contact the NCI data protection officer, please refer to the NCI Data Protection Statement.