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What is it?
The Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 1 is a Government education fund aimed at reskilling and upskilling students to take up careers where skills are most needed in the Irish economy.
Pillar 1 programmes are FREE for candidates who satisfy eligibility criteria.
Who is it for?
HCI Pillar 1 offers full-time conversion programmes to candidates (who hold a level 8 qualification or equivalent) to upskill for future job prosperity in areas such as; ICT, Engineering, Data Analytics and Technology. The fund is directed towards new graduates, those returning to education, professionals and unemployed candidates.
Graduates of these programmes can -
• Upskill or reskill in new sectors with attractive and secure job opportunities
• Increase earnings;
• Broaden long-term career options;
• Take on a new and dynamic profession
• Be part of emerging technology sectors
Fees?
Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria under Springboard+ can qualify for 90% or 100% funding subject to the availability of places.
Employed and Recent Graduates
All employed candidates and recent graduates with a minimum level 8 in relevant area must pay a 10% contribution of the course cost directly to the provider for all level 7-9 courses.
Please note some formerly self-employed applicants not in receipt on DEASP payment are liable for 10% fees also.
Unemployed and Returner participants
Springboard+ will pay all fees for unemployed and returner participants
To clarify eligibility please go to https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility
Please note that Fees are subject to review
HCI Funded Conversion Course list:
September Intake | ||||
Faculty | Course Title | Level | Status | Available |
Kemmy Business School | Agile Business Analysis - (Graduate Diploma) | 9 | Open | Full-time |
Science and Engineering | Digitalisation of Business and Industry Processes - (Professional Diploma) | 9 | Open | Part-time |
Science and Engineering | Environmental Science - (Higher Diploma) | 8 | Open | Full-time |
Kemmy Business School | Sustainable Work - (Professional Diploma) | 9 | Open | Part-time |
Science and Engineering | Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence - (Postgraduate Diploma) | 9 | Open | Full-time |
Science and Engineering | Edge Computing - (Postgraduate Diploma) | 9 | Open | Full-time |
Science and Engineering | Energy Science and Engineering - (Postgraduate Graduate Diploma) | 9 | Open | Full-time |
Springboard+/HCI funded places are in high demand and fill up quickly. To prepare for your Springboard+ application and to learn more about funding options go to:
How to apply for a funded place
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