

Springboard+ & Human Capital Initiative 2023/24
Springboard+ & Human Capital Initiative 2023/24
UL and the Government of Ireland, through the Higher Education Authority, collaborates closely to ensure that organisations and learners are fully supported in the quest for lifelong learning. UL offers career-orientated and diverse upskilling opportunities to learners, as part of our commitment to learner inclusivity and lifelong learning.
Springboard+ and Human Capital Initiative (HCI) funded programmes are 100% funded for the unemployed and returners, and 90% funded for employed. All level 6 courses are fully funded.
Course demand is high and funded places are likely to fill quickly. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis, prioritising unemployed and returning applicants. Courses will be closed once the maximum number of applicants is achieved.
Starting in January 2024
January Intake |
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Faculty | Course Title | Level | Status |
Science and Engineering | Airworthiness (Professional Diploma) | 9 | Open |
Art, Humanities and Social Sciences | Climate Adaption and Sustainability - (Professional Diploma) | 9 | Open |
Science and Engineering | Health and Safety (Professional Diploma) | 9 | Open |
Science and Engineering | Quality Management, Lean Systems (Professional Diploma) | 9 | Open |
Science and Engineering | Regulatory Affairs in (Bio)Pharmaceuticals (Professional Diploma) | 9 | Open |
Science and Engineering | Supply Chain Management (Professional Diploma) (Online) | 9 | Open |
Part- time Springboard+ Funded Course list:
September Intake |
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Faculty | Course Title | Level | Status |
Education and Health Sciences | Advanced Clinical Practice - (Postgraduate Certificate) | 9 |
Closed Express Interest for 2024 |
Kemmy Business School | Human Resource Management and the Digital Workplace - (Higher Certificate) | 6 |
Closed Express Interest for 2024 |
Kemmy Business School | Management for Service Businesses -(Certificate) | 6 |
Closed Express Interest for 2024 |
Education and Health Sciences | Posture, Seating and Wheelchair Mobility Across the Life Course - (Postgraduate Certificate) | 9 |
Closed Express Interest for 2024 |
Science and Engineering | Quality Management, Lean Systems - (Professional Diploma) | 9 |
Closed Express Interest for 2024 |
Kemmy Business School | Supply Chain (Production & Inventory Control) - (Certificate) | 7 |
Closed Express Interest for 2024 |
HCI Funded Conversion Course list:
September Intake | ||||
Faculty | Course Title | Level | Status | Available |
Kemmy Business School | Agile Business Analysis - (Graduate Diploma) | 9 |
Closed Express Interest for 2024 |
Full-time |
Science and Engineering | Digitalisation of Business and Industry Processes - (Professional Diploma) | 9 |
Closed Express Interest for 2024 |
Part-time |
Science and Engineering | Environmental Science - (Higher Diploma) | 8 |
Closed Express Interest for 2024 |
Full-time |
Kemmy Business School | Sustainable Work - (Professional Diploma) | 9 |
Closed Express Interest for 2024 |
Part-time |
Science and Engineering | Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence - (Postgraduate Diploma) | 9 |
Closed Express Interest for 2024 |
Full-time |
Science and Engineering | Edge Computing - (Postgraduate Diploma) | 9 |
Closed Express Interest for 2024 |
Full-time |
Springboard+ 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:
Frequently Asked Questions
The Springboard+ upskilling initiative in higher education offers free and subsidised courses at certificate, degree and masters level, leading to qualifications in areas where there are employment opportunities in the economy.
Springboard+ programmes are open to all employed, unemployed and returner applicants.
Full details on eligibility for the Springboard+ scheme can be found here: https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility
Level 6 programmes are 100% funded by the Government to successful applicants.
Level 7, 8 and 9 programmes are 90% funded for those in employment, and 100% funded for those on a qualifying social welfare payment or those returning to the workforce after a period of being out of work.
You can check the original fee for the Programme under the "Fees" section of each course.
- Springboard+ courses at UL are designed and delivered to the highest academic standards.
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Upskill for career progression with a financially viable way for you to further your career.
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Gain a recognised, professional qualification from the University of Limerick.
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Programmes are developed in collaboration with industry to ensure the skills are in demand.
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Flexibly delivered and designed specifically for those who are already working.
Find out more about our courses by visiting Springboard+ https://springboardcourses.ie/
For queries relating to our courses, please contact springboard@ul.ie
To check your eligibilty for Springboard+ visit here https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility
For Frequently Asked Questions visit here https://springboardcourses.ie/faq
Springboard+ 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
There are a limited number of places allocated to Springboard+ funding. Applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis. An application for a Springboard+ funded place does not guarantee a place on the course.
We recommend registering for your course immediately on https://springboardcourses.ie. In 2-3 days your will receive a link to apply directly on the University of Limerick website. Please note wait times may be longer due to high demand for places.
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.
