Funded MicroCreds

2 - 15 Week Accredited Courses

Introduction

Choose from over 100 micro-credentials that have received between 50% and 80% funding. These courses range from 2 - 15 weeks, making it easy for you to take the smaller steps towards upskilling. Choose the area you are interested in below. 

Business and Management

Autumn 2025

MicroCred Page LinkNFQ LevelDurationDelivery ModeFunding Available
Cybersecurity Law and Regulations912 weeksOnline80%
Data Analytics for Tax 95 weeksOnline50%
Data Exploration and Analysis912 weeksOnline80%
Digital Test and Measurement 915 weeksBlended50%
Digitalisation Of Process 913 weeksBlended- 1 day site visit, everything else online 50%
Introduction To Cyber-Physical Systems & Internet of Things913 weeksBlended- 1 day site visit, everything else online 80%
Introduction to Emerging Technologies 96 weeksOnline80%
Introduction to Scientific Computing for AI86 weeksOnline80%
Machine Vision and Image Processing96 weeksOnline80%
NLP An Introduction96 weeksOnline80%
Data, AI and Technology

Autumn 2025

CourseNFQ LevelDurationDelivery ModeFunding Available
Cybersecurity Law and Regulations912 weeksOnline80%
Data Analytics for Tax95 weeksOnline50%
Data Exploration and Analysis912 weeksOnline80%
Digital Test and Measurement915 weeksBlended50%
Digitalisation Of Process913 weeksBlended- 1 day site visit, everything else online 50%
Introduction To Cyber-Physical Systems & Internet of Things913 weeksBlended- 1 day site visit, everything else online 80%
Introduction to Emerging Technologies96 weeksOnline80%
Introduction to Scientific Computing for AI86 weeksOnline80%
Machine Vision and Image Processing96 weeksOnline80%
NLP An Introduction96 weeksOnline80%
Education
Engineering and Quality

Autumn 2025

MicroCred Page LinkNFQ LevelDurationDelivery ModeFunding Available
Accident Investigation96 weeksOnline50%
Health & Safety Management System Integration96 weeksOnline50%
Introduction to Supply Chain Management85 weeksOnline50%
Lean Thinking / Lean Tools 1915 weeksOnline50%
Marketing Technology Products95 weeksOnline50%
Problem Solving Tools & Techniques915 weeksOnline50%
Quality Science Introduction915 weeksOnline50%
Simulation Modelling in Supply Chains95 weeksOnline50%
Health and Medicine

Autumn 2025

MicroCred Page LinkNFQ LevelDurationDelivery ModeFunding Available
Advanced Assessment in Respiratory Nursing912 weeksBlended50%
Applications of Psychology for Real Life812 weeksOnline50%
Data Analytics for Cancer Real World Data Research96 weeksOnline80%
Design Research912 weeksBlended50%
Health Research Methods and Methodology912 weeksBlended50%
Infection Prevention and Control in HealthCare912 weeksBlended50%
Intercultural Awareness in Diverse Health and Social Care Settings86 weeksBlended50%
Introduction to Participatory Health Research for Public & Patient Involvement96 weeksOnline50%
Leading and Managing Practice 912 weeksBlended50%
Methods in Participatory Health Research I912 weeksBlended50%
Philosophical Underpinnings of Gerontology Care912 weeksBlended50%
Practical and Research Psychology 1812 weeksOnline50%
Principles of Palliative Care in Practice912 weeksBlended50%
Principles of Primary and Community Care912 weeksBlended50%
Principles Underpinning Dementia Care912 weeksBlended50%
Principles Underpinning Perioperative Nursing912 weeksBlended50%
Supporting Perinatal Mental Health912 weeksBlended50%
Sustainable Wheelchair Provision912 weeksBlended80%
Theories of Psychosocial Assessment and Care912 weeksBlended50%
FAQs

Who is the Fees Subsidy for? 

The HCI Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy offers the student either 50% or 80% funding to embark on short learning experiences at UL. Selected micro-credentials that range between 2 – 12 weeks and selected 1-year professional diplomas have received funding for a limited number of places. 

The Fee Subsidy is open to all employed, unemployed and returner applicants in the Republic of Ireland. Full details on eligibility for the scheme can be found here: Eligibility Criteria 

 How much are the fees? 

The course you choose may offer either 50% or 80% funding on a limited number of places. The fee will be automatically subsidised should you qualify for and receive a subsidised offer, and our admissions team will work with you to pay the remaining balance in line with existing payment terms and conditions.  

 How do I apply? 

To apply, simply find the micro-credential or professional diploma you are interested in. Whether the course is 50% or 80% funded will be indicated under the “Fees” section of the course page.  

  •  Check the Subsidy Eligibility Criteria to ensure you meet the criteria. 

  • If you are eligible to receive the subsidy, click “Apply” and follow the online application form. 

  • The UL admissions staff process applications on a rolling basis and will be in contact with you regarding next steps. This will include how to upload documents to evidence your eligibility for a subsidised place.  

  • Please note that applicants may only apply for and receive, one subsidised course per semester.  

 Am I guaranteed a place on the course? 

There are a limited number of places allocated to each course.  

Applications are reviewed and offers issued to eligible applicants on a first come, first served basis. An application for a funded place does not guarantee a place on the course. Applications for funded places will close as soon as they have been filled. However, many courses have capacity to take additional students, on a full fee-paying basis.  

Please note 

Applicants may only apply for and receive one subsidised course per semester. 

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