Micro-credentials at Trinity College Dublin offer flexible, focused learning opportunities designed to help professionals up-skill in areas shaping the future of technology and sustainability. Delivered by experts in the School of Engineering, these short courses combine academic excellence with practical application, making them ideal for those looking to strengthen their expertise or explore new career paths.
The next intake begins in January 2026, and applications close on 6 January 2026.
Why Choose a Micro-credential?
Micro-credentials are tailored for professionals seeking to:
- Gain specialised knowledge in emerging fields.
- Build practical skills that can be applied immediately.
- Showcase expertise to employers through project-based learning.
These courses are suitable for individuals working in creative industries, technology, gaming, film, music production, and sustainability, as well as those looking to transition into these sectors.
Explore Our Upcoming Micro-credentials
Creative Technologies: Spatial Audio, XR Applications, and Motion Picture Engineering
For those passionate about immersive experiences, gaming, and film technology, these micro-credentials provide hands-on training in cutting-edge tools and techniques:
Spatial Audio – Micro-credential
Discover the art and science of creating immersive sound environments for gaming, film, and interactive media. Learn spatialisation techniques, 3D audio rendering, and integration with virtual environments. Ideal for audio engineers, sound designers, and creative professionals looking to expand into VR/AR or gaming industries.
Introduction to XR Applications and Technology – Micro-credential
Step into the world of Extended Reality (XR) with practical skills in VR and AR development. Learn to use Unity to create interactive experiences for headsets and mobile devices. Perfect for developers, designers, and innovators aiming to work in immersive media, gaming, or enterprise XR solutions.
Watch the course video featuring Fionnuala Conway:
Here is a sneak peek of XRcade showcasing a selection of student work from the Introduction to XR: Applications & Technologies:
Motion Picture Engineering – Micro-credential
Gain insight into the technical backbone of modern film production. This course covers digital imaging, compression, and workflows essential for high-end cinema and streaming platforms. Ideal for those working in film, broadcast, or media technology who want to deepen their technical expertise.
This micro-credential is taught by an Academy Award winner in motion picture effects. Talking about this work, course director Prof Anil Kokaram says: “I spend a lot of time working on imaging pipelines, video post-production and video streaming to improve the quality of the pictures that you see on your television sets at home as well as to make it easier for people to capture great pictures on set in production.”
Measuring Environmental Impact: Life Cycle Assessment for Sustainable Practices
This micro-credential focuses on sustainability and environmental responsibility. Learn how to apply Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to evaluate the environmental impact of products and processes, from raw materials to disposal. Ideal for engineers, sustainability officers, and professionals in manufacturing, construction, and policy who want to lead change toward greener practices.
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