Affordable upskilling with MTU’s funded courses
Applications are now open — with limited places and high demand for these highly subsidised, career-boosting programmes.
In today’s fast-changing workplace, keeping your skills sharp is no longer optional — it’s essential. From artificial intelligence to digital marketing, the demand for new expertise is rising. But here’s the good news: thanks to Government support, upskilling has never been more affordable.
Munster Technological University (MTU) is offering a wide range of part-time and flexible courses, many of which are 80–100% funded. The programmes are designed to help professionals adapt to workplace changes, close skills gaps, and boost their career prospects without breaking the bank.
Learning that fits around life
One of the main draws of MTU’s offering is flexibility. Many courses are delivered fully online or through blended learning, making them accessible to working professionals, parents, and career changers. Classes are short and focused, giving learners valuable expertise without the long-term commitment of a degree.
“These programmes are funded because they meet real employment needs,” says Isabel Rossiter of the MTU Business Academy. “They’re flexible, practical, and designed so professionals can apply their learning straight away.”
The initiative is supported by the Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Micro-credentials Learner Fee Subsidy and the well-established Springboard+ scheme. Both schemes are part of the Government’s response to rapid technological change and shifting employment needs.
MTU works closely with local industry to design its courses, ensuring they are relevant to what employers want right now. That means graduates are equipped not just with knowledge, but with practical skills that are in demand across multiple sectors.
Short courses, big impact
Under HCI Pillar 3 funding, MTU is offering several standout opportunities:
Certificate in the Fundamentals of AI for the SME
Certificate in Corporate Strategy Implementation
Certificate in Applied Analytics for Business
These micro-credentials are especially valuable for SME owners, team leads, and professionals who want targeted expertise to apply immediately in their work.
Springboard+ also continues to offer a strong line-up of funded programmes, including:
Certificate in Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace
Certificate in Digital Marketing
Certificate in Regulated Investment Funds
Certificate in Leadership and Transformational Change
Many of these include project-based assignments and guest speakers from industry, meaning participants gain insight that goes beyond the classroom.
The cost is perhaps the most attractive part. Eligible jobseekers can take many of the courses for free, while those in employment may pay as little as 10–20% of the usual cost.
For professionals looking to upskill without taking on major debt, this is a chance that’s hard to ignore.
Applications are now open, but with demand expected to be high, places are limited. Whether you’re aiming for a promotion, a career change, or simply want to future-proof your skills, MTU’s subsidised programmes offer a practical and affordable route.
To explore your options, visit mtubusinessacademy.ie.