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Additional Springboard+ Programmes at DBS

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ICT Skills Programmes at DBS

We are delighted to announce the addition of three new programmes in conjunction with the Higher Education Authority (HEA) as part of the Springboard+ 2020/21 initiative. All programmes are fully accredited by Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI), spanning Levels 7, 8 and 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). Government funding is available for these programmes, which are either 100% or 90% free for eligible participants

The three new programmes will commence in October. Additional Springboard+, ICT and HCI offerings at DBS include:

Springboard+ - Certificate in Digital Marketing - Daytime programme (Level 7)

ICT Skills - Higher Diploma in Digital Marketing- 2 years part-time (Level 8)

HCI Pillar 1 - Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Analytics- 1 year full-time (Level 9)


DBS already provide a range of Springboard+ part-time programmes in areas of Fund Accounting, Big Data, RegTech, FinTech, Software Development, Web & Cloud Technologies and DevOps. These courses will run on a part-time basis in the evening.


In addition to the above courses, under Pillar One of the Human Capital Initiative (HCI), DBS is also offering full-time postgraduate programmes in areas of skills shortages and emerging technologies such as Digital Marketing, Aviation Finance, and Mobile Applications via graduate conversion courses.

Eligibility and academic entry requirements are as listed on www.dbs.ie/springboard. Applications are currently being accepted. Due to the limited number of places available, early application is recommended. Courses are free for people receiving the various accepted Social Welfare payments or who are homemakers. For applicants in employment or recent graduates there will be a fee of 10% of the contribution to the normal course fee. 

Please submit your application via https://springboardcourses.ie. Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Office directly on (01) 4177500 or by email to [email protected] or [email protected].


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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

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For further information please visit: ESF Information and Communication guidelines.