Springboard+ & Human Capital Initiative 

Springboard+ & Human Capital Initiative 

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

January Intake

Faculty Course Title  Level Status
Science and Engineering Airworthiness (Professional Diploma) 9

Closed

Express Interest for 2025

Art, Humanities and Social Sciences Climate Adaption and Sustainability - (Professional Diploma) 9

Closed

Express Interest for 2025

Education and Health Sciences Advanced Clinical Practice - (Postgraduate Certificate) 9

Closed

Express Interest for Autumn 2024

Kemmy Business School Supply Chain (Production & Inventory Control) - (Certificate) 7

Closed

Express Interest for 2025

Science and Engineering Regulatory Affairs in (Bio)Pharmaceuticals (Professional Diploma) 9

Closed

Express Interest for 2025

Science and Engineering Health and Safety (Professional Diploma) 9

Closed

Express Interest for 2025

Science and Engineering Quality Management, Lean Systems (Professional Diploma) 9

Closed

Express Interest for Autumn 2024

Science and Engineering Supply Chain Management (Professional Diploma) (Online)  9

Closed

Express Interest for Autumn 2024

Part- time Springboard+ Funded Course list:

September Intake

Faculty Course Title  Level Status
Education and Health Sciences Advanced Clinical Practice - (Postgraduate Certificate) 9

Closed

Express Interest for Autumn 2024

Kemmy Business School  Human Resource Management and the Digital Workplace - (Higher Certificate) 6

Closed

Express Interest for Autumn 2024

Kemmy Business School Management for Service Businesses -(Certificate) 6

Closed

Express Interest for Autumn 2024

Education and Health Sciences Posture, Seating and Wheelchair Mobility Across the Life Course - (Postgraduate Certificate) 9

Closed

Express Interest for Autumn 2024

Science and Engineering Quality Management, Lean Systems - (Professional Diploma) 9

Closed

Express Interest for Autumn 2024

Kemmy Business School Supply Chain (Production & Inventory Control) - (Certificate) 7

Closed

Express Interest for Autumn 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:

How to apply for a funded place

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.
  • Upskill for career progression with a financially viable way for you to further your career. 

  • Gain a recognised, professional qualification from the University of Limerick.

  • Programmes are developed in collaboration with industry to ensure the skills are in demand.

  • 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.