Course description
University of Galway has a wide range of micro-credentials available for Semester 2 (January 2025). Micro-credentials are short, accredited modules for professional development and are innovative in their approach to life-long learning.
They are designed to fit around your life and are quality-assured and accredited by leading Irish universities. They are offered online, face-to-face, or through blended learning (a combination of both). So whether you want to upskill, reskill, or discover a skill you never knew you had, micro-credentials are a great way to stay ahead.
Currently, we have micro-credentials available across various subject areas such as Sustainability, Business, Languages, Health Promotion and many more…
See full listing at universityofgalway.ie/micro-credentials
*NEW – Fees Subsidy
University of Galway has been awarded a substantial Micro-credential Learner Subsidy fund to support adult learners returning or beginning in Higher Education. Under the HCI Pillar 3, the subsidy offers a rate of 80% for courses addressing skills in key priority areas, including renewable energy, sustainability, construction and planning, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, ICT, and electronic engineering. Other courses will provide a 50% learner subsidy rate.
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