Professionals looking to build new technical skills in areas including sustainable energy, environmental monitoring, transport planning and geospatial analysis can now apply for four School of Engineering micro-credentials beginning in September 2026.
The courses have secured subsidised places under the Higher Education Authority's learner fee subsidy initiative, allowing eligible participants to receive an 80% fee subsidy through Springboard+.
Subsidised places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis to applicants who meet both the course entry requirements and the learner fee subsidy eligibility criteria.
The four available micro-credentials are:
Advanced Spatial Analysis using GIS
Develop practical skills in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), spatial data analysis and mapping techniques used across sectors including planning, environmental management, infrastructure and consultancy.
Apply: https://springboardcourses.ie/details/15933/advanced-spatial-analysis-using-gis
Air Pollution: Monitoring, Assessment and Control
Gain an understanding of air quality monitoring, pollution assessment techniques and approaches to improving air quality in urban and industrial environments.
Apply: https://springboardcourses.ie/details/15939/air-pollution:-monitoring-assessment-and-control
Solar Energy Conversion and Application
Explore the technologies and engineering principles behind solar energy systems, with a focus on practical applications in the transition to low-carbon energy.
Apply: https://springboardcourses.ie/details/15938/solar-energy-conversion-and-application
Transport Modelling and Planning
Learn how transport systems are analysed, modelled and planned to support sustainable mobility and evidence-based decision-making.
Apply: https://springboardcourses.ie/details/15937/transport-modelling-and-plannin
Important Information
- Courses start in September 2026
- Application deadline: 18 August 2026
- Eligible learners can receive an 80% fee subsidy
- Applications for subsidised places must be submitted through Springboard+
- Places are limited and awarded on a first come, first served basis
Check subsidy eligibility: https://microcreds.ie/subsidy-eligibility
Browse all School of Engineering micro-credentials: https://www.springboardcourses.ie/