Innovation and Enterprise Development (P. Grad. Cert.)

NFQ Level 9
22 weeks
42 Places

Overview

You can find the main webpage and application link for this Springboard+ funded PG Cert in Innovation & Enterprise Development below:  
Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation & Enterprise Development  

Course Overview

During this course you will learn to approach problem solving in an innovative way, by using tools and techniques to brainstorm new ideas and applying lateral thinking. By engaging with entrepreneurs, business leaders and industry mentors in an informal learning environment while engaging in valuable peer-to-peer learning, you will experience the process of bringing an idea through from development to implementation:

Module 1: Innovation & Creativity
This module explores principles and practices associated with creativity and innovation. It exposes students to frameworks and methodologies for idea generation, problem solving and creative collaboration.

Module 2: Opportunity Generation, Recognition & Communication
This module provides students with the tools to generate and recognise entrepreneurial opportunity. There is also a focus on the communication and articulation of such opportunity in an influential manner.

Module 3: Enterprise Development
This module introduces students to the process involved in creating, leading and scaling an entrepreneurial start-up venture.

For further information on modules/subject - https://www.tcd.ie/portal/education/postgraduate/postgraduate-certificate-in-innovation--enterprise-development/

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Course Details

Awards

NFQ Level 9

Number of Places

42 Places

Next Intake

Next Intake
Course Begins: 
29th October 2025
Course Ends: 
14th April 2026

Classes will take place in-person in at Portal, Trinity, Luce Hall and online.

For further information on modules, subject and timetables visit: https://www.tcd.ie/portal/education/postgraduate/postgraduate-certificate-in-innovation--enterprise-development/

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Admission Requirements

Funding eligibility is as outlined the Springboard+ website.

Applicants must be in possession of a level 8 honours degree (or equivalent), in any discipline from a recognised institution. Those with demonstrated entrepreneurship aspirations will be prioritised.

Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may still be considered if they can demonstrate their suitability for the course based on recognition of prior learning (RPL) under Trinity’s RPL policy and procedures.

All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet B and B (Standard Entry) English language requirements. For more details of qualifications that meet Band B, see the English Language Requirements page here.  

All students are required to have a laptop or a PC, a webcam and stable Internet connection.

Course Fees

Springboard+ covers 100% of course fees for eligible, unemployed applicants who are successful in their application. Springboard+ covers 90% of course fees for eligible, employed applicants who are successful in their application. The remaining 10% course fee is €300. https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility

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