Springboard+ 2022/23
We are delighted to announce that the following 10 courses been funded under Springboard+. The next intake will be for January 2023.
These are popular courses and are likely to fill quickly and places are allocated on a first come first served basis. Courses will be closed once the maximum number of applicants is achieved.
They are 100% funded for unemployed or returners, and 90% funded for employed. All level 6 courses are fully funded.
Springboard+ Funded Course list:
| Faculty | Course Title | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science and Engineering | Lean Systems (Professional Diploma) | 9 |
Funded Places - Closed Fee paying - Open |
| Science and Engineering | Supply Chain Management (Professional Diploma) (Online) | 9 |
Funded Places - Closed Fee paying - Open |
| Science and Engineering | Regulatory Affairs in (Bio)Pharmaceuticals (Professional Diploma) | 9 |
Open for application |
| Science and Engineering | Health and Safety (Professional Diploma) | 9 |
Funded Places - Closed Fee paying - Open |
| Science and Engineering | Airworthiness (Professional Diploma) | 9 |
Funded Places - Closed Fee paying - Open |
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
| Faculty | Course Title | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kemmy Business School | Human Resource Management in a Digital Age (Higher Certificate) | 6 |
Closed - Express Interest for Next Year |
| Kemmy Business School | Management for Service Businesses (Certificate) | 6 | Closed - Express Interest for Next Year |
| Kemmy Business School | Supply Chain Management (Certificate) | 7 |
Closed - Express Interest for Next Year |
| Science and Engineering | Lean Systems (Professional Diploma) | 9 |
Closed - Express Interest for Next Year or apply for January |
| Education and Health Sciences | Advanced Clinical Practice (Post Graduate Certificate) | 9 |
Closed - Express Interest for Next Year |
| Education and Health Sciences | Posture Seating and Wheelchair Mobility Across the Life Course (Post Graduate Certificate) | 9 | Closed - Express Interest for Next Year |
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
All Level 6 programmes are 100% funded by the Government to all successful applicants.
All 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 under the "Fees" section of each course.
Springboard+ course at UL are designed and delivered with academic.
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Upskill for career progression - this is 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 developed in collaboration with industry - these programmes are designed not only for people to get into the workforce but to build resiliance in their current roles.
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Flexible delivery - designed specifcally 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 that qualify for 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.
