About Springboard+

At National College of Ireland we have the opportunity to offer a number of free courses through the Springboard+ initiative. This initiative was set up to address skills shortages in the workforce and so are funded by the government to improve Ireland's ability to fill job vacancies.

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.

Who can apply

For the first time everyone can apply for a Springboard+ course regardless of your employment status. The courses remain free of charge for people who are currently unemployed. For applicants in employment there will be a fee of 10% of the contribution to the normal course fee. For more information on eligibility or to apply for a course visit the Springboard+ website.

Springboard+ Courses Available at NCI

• Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics - online
• Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics - face-to-face classes
• Higher Diploma in Web Technologies - online
• Higher Diploma in Web Technologies - face-to-face classes
• Higher Diploma in Computing (specialising in Software Development) - online
• Higher Diploma in Computing (specialising in Software Development) face-to-face classes
• Higher Diploma in Computing (specialising in Cyber Security) - online
• Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics
• Postgraduate Diploma in Cyber Security
• Postgraduate Diploma in Cloud Computing

Online Open Evening Dates

An experienced lecturer will conduct a sample class and a member of the Springboard+ team at NCI and our Education & Training Advisor will be available to answer any questions you have on the courses at our online open evenings on the dates listed below.

• Higher Diploma in Science in Computing (Software Development or Cybersecurity) & Higher Diploma in Science in Web Technologies
  • Tuesday 23rd July 6pm - 8pm - register here
  • Tuesday 27th August 6pm - 8pm - register here
• Higher Diploma in Science in Data Analytics
  • Thursday 15th August 6pm - 8pm - register here
  • Tuesday 3rd September 6pm - 8pm - register here