80% Funded Micro-Credential Courses*
Commencing October 2026
Certificate in Artificial Intelligence for Business – Level 7 – 10 ECTS
Certificate in Cyber Risk & Governance for Business – Level 7 – 10 ECTS
Certificate in Cybersecurity Essentials – Level 7 – 10 ECTS
Certificate in Ethical Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAl) – Level 7 – 10 ECTS
Certificate in Low-Code, No-Code and Al-Assisted Application Development – Level 7 – 10 ECTS
Certificate in Python Programming – Level 7 – 10 ECTS
*Subject to validation by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)
CCT College Dublin is delighted to be involved in this major expansion of Ireland’s micro-credential offering, with six new 11 week micro-credentials approved for an 80% learner fee subsidy, under the Micro-Credential Learner Fee Subsidy (LFS) initiative.
Assessed for funding by the Higher Education Authority (HEA), the micro-credentials have been designed to respond to enterprise skills demands and are aligned with national and regional skills needs, particularly in areas of digital transformation skills.
Announcing the decision, the Minister highlighted the benefits for Irish enterprise: “These micro-credentials are a practical and targeted response to the skills needs being identified by enterprise across Ireland. By heavily subsidising these micro-credentials, we are enabling employers to access a more agile, adaptable and digitally capable workforce, while giving individuals the opportunity to upskill in areas of real and immediate labour market demand. This is essential to maintaining Ireland’s competitiveness and supporting sustainable economic growth.”
All of the courses on offer at CCT through these Government funded programme focus on digital skills, supporting the objectives of the National Digital and AI Strategy and reinforcing Ireland’s ambition to remain a global digital leader. These digital-focused micro-credentials span a wide range of disciplines beyond ICT, highlighting the transversal nature of digital skills across the workforce.
Accessibility and flexibility are central to the 2026 offering. The programmes at CCT College Dublin will all be offered in a blended learning format, enabling participation by learners across the country and supporting those balancing work, study and other commitments. These programmes also meet the needs of diverse learner cohorts, from upskilling and reskilling professionals to those seeking entry pathways into new sectors.
Welcoming the announcement, Dr. Vivienne Patterson, Head of Skills, Engagement and Statistics at the Higher Education Authority said “The investment demonstrates the Government’s continued commitment to lifelong learning, workforce adaptability and affordable access to high-quality higher education. By subsidising 80% of micro-credentials fees, the Micro-Credential LFS initiative significantly reduces financial barriers for learners and supports employers in addressing current and emerging skills gaps.”
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