# Springboard Funded Courses

**Source**: https://www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions/admissions/feesfunding/springboard-funded-courses/
**Parent**: https://www.ucd.ie/graduateadmissions/

Springboard + is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.  Please see [www.eufunds.ie](https://www.eufunds.ie/ "Go to 'www.eufunds.ie' page") for further information.

## Springboard+ Upskilling Initiative

Looking to advance your career or gain new skills for in-demand jobs? Springboard+ offers a fantastic opportunity with free and subsidised courses, from certificates to master's degrees. These programs are specifically designed to equip you with the skills employers are looking for, helping you secure new employment or upskill in your current role.

**Who can apply?**

Springboard+ courses are open to:

- Employed individuals
- Unemployed individuals
- Returners to the workforce
- Recent graduates

Ready to find out if you're eligible? Check the full eligibility requirements at https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility.

The courses listed are for the 2025-2026 academic year. Be sure to visit each course page for more detailed information!

### Springboard Courses

|  |  |  |  |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Course title** | **NFQ Level** | **Mode** | **Credits** |  |
| [Grad Diploma in Healthcare Informatics](https://springboardcourses.ie/details/15225/grad-diploma-in-healthcare-informatics "Go to 'Grad Diploma in Healthcare Informatics' page") | 9 | Part Time Blended | 60 |  |
| [Graduate Certificate in Carbon and Climate Assessment](https://springboardcourses.ie/details/15226/graduate-certificate-in-carbon-and-climate-assessment "Go to 'Graduate Certificate in Carbon and Climate Assessment' page") | 9 | Part Time Online | 30 |  |
| [Graduate Diploma in Healthcare, Risk Management and Quality](https://springboardcourses.ie/details/15228/graduate-diploma-in-healthcare-(risk-management-and-quality) "Go to 'Graduate Diploma in Healthcare, Risk Management and Quality' page") | 9 | Part Time Belended | 60 |  |
| [Professional Diploma in Creativity, Innovation and Leadership](https://springboardcourses.ie/details/15229/professional-diploma-in-creativity,-innovation-and-leadership "Go to 'Professional Diploma in Creativity, Innovation and Leadership' page") | 9 | Part Time & Classroom/ Online | 20 |  |
| [Professional Diploma in Innovation for Sustainability](https://springboardcourses.ie/details/15230/professional-diploma-in-innovation-for-sustainability "Go to 'Professional Diploma in Innovation for Sustainability' page") | 9 | Part Time Online | 25 |  |
| [Graduate Certificate in Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship](https://springboardcourses.ie/details/15311/graduate-certificate-in-creativity,-innovation-and-entrepreneurship "Go to 'Graduate Certificate in Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship' page") | 8 | Part Time Classroom /Online | 35 |  |

Eligibility criteria for participation on courses is aligned to Springboard criteria which can be found here [HEA – Springboard+ (springboardcourses.ie)](https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility "Go to 'HEA – Springboard+ (springboardcourses.ie)' page")

## UCD Graduate Admissions

University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.\
(If you are an international student please visit [UCD Global](https://www.ucd.ie/global/))
 T: [+353 1 716 7777](tel:+353 1 716 7777)