DBS, in partnership with the Higher Education Authority as part of the Springboard+ 2021/2022 initiative, are delighted to announce that we will be offering a number of government funded Springboard+ programmes commencing in March 2022. These programmes are in the area of Digital Marketing, Data Analytics, Software Development, and Web & Cloud Technologies.
What is Springboard+?
Are you looking to change career and create better job prospects in 2022? Or are you looking to get on that promotion ladder? Why not upskill with a FREE or 90%* government funded programme at DBS?
The Springboard+ Initiative offers Government Funded Courses at Certificate, Diploma and Postgraduate conversion levels. All courses lead to qualifications in enterprise sectors seeking skilled personnel in areas including; Business & Digital Skills, Information and Communications Technology (ICT); Data Analytics and cross-enterprise IT skills such as Big Data for Business.
As the ICT sector continues to grow, so too does the demand for skilled personnel in this area. A target of delivering more than 47,000 graduates with high-level ICT skills by 2022 has been set by the Government to meet Ireland's need for graduates in computing, electronic and electrical engineering.
Technology Skills 2022, Ireland's third ICT Skills Action Plan was launched in February 2020 by Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh and Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys.
These courses are currently available to those in employment, subject to meeting the eligibility and academic entry requirements as listed on dbs.ie/springboard.
All DBS Springboard+ programmes are fully accredited by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and span Levels 6, 7 & 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) to suit applicants with a range of prior qualifications and experience.
For people in employment the great advantage of these programmes is that they are 90% funded by the government and the remaining 10% contribution is paid for by the participant. In some cases, employers have paid the 10%.
The 10% contribution fee for students vary from €240-€725, (depending on the programme of interest) and cover all costs such as registration, exams and library membership etc. Applications are currently being accepted.
DBS Programmes currently on offer and open to applications for the March 2022 intake are as follows:
Springboard+
Certificate in Business and Digital Skills – Part time (Level 6)
Diploma in Big Data for Business – Part time (Level 7)
ICT Skills
Higher Diploma in Science in Digital Marketing – Part time (Level 8)
Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics – Full time (Level 8)
Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics – Part time (Level 8)
Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Software Dev) – Part time (Level 8)
Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Web and Cloud) – Part time (Level 8)
Due to the limited number of places available, early application is recommended. Please note eligibility rules apply for all applicants.
Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact the DBS Admissions Office directly on admissions@dbs.ie or by telephone 01 417 7500.
*Eligibility Criteria Apply: http://dbs.ie/courses/springboard