Why Choose Cyber Skills?

19 Jul, 2024

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Cyber Skills Team

Funded by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 3, we are dedicated to creating progressive futures, helping organisations transform at scale, and enabling individuals to gain a competitive edge through the power of learning. 

About Cyber Skills

Cyber Skills is Ireland’s leading expert in cybersecurity education. Three of Ireland’s top universities, Munster Technological University (MTU), University of Limerick (UL) and Technological University Dublin (TUD), are collaborating to provide fully online, flexible, lecturer led, university accredited micro-credentials (12 weeks) and job role specific special purpose awards (pathways) designed to upskill and enhance your career in cybersecurity.

Cyber Skills offers a comprehensive range of pathways and micro-credentials designed to cover all critical aspects of cybersecurity. With over 30 specialised courses, our programmes are meticulously crafted to equip learners with practical, real-world skills, ensuring they are prepared to meet the evolving challenges of the cybersecurity landscape.

Whether you're looking to reskill, upskill, or advance your current expertise, Cyber Skills offers the pathways to help you achieve your professional goals. 

Why choose Cyber Skills?

Top Educators and Researchers
Cyber Skills is unrivalled in cyber security education. Our collaboration between Munster Technological University, University of Limerick, and Technological University Dublin brings together the best educators and researchers in the field.

Strong Industry Ties
We partner with leading companies like Mastercard and Dell Technologies to align our courses with real-world job roles. As Brendan Gormley of Mastercard states, "We’re proud to help build and support the development of Cyber Security skills for experienced IT professionals in Ireland."

Media-Recognised Expertise
Our lecturers are trusted by the media for their expertise. Featured in the Irish Independent, RTÉ's Morning Ireland, and Six One News, they provide crucial advice and commentary on cyber security issues, underscoring our role as thought leaders.

National Collaboration with Cyber Ireland
In partnership with Cyber Ireland, we address the growing skills shortage in cyber security. This collaboration brings together industry, academia, and government to support Ireland's Cyber Security Ecosystem.

State-of-the-Art Cyber Range
Our unique Cyber Range, hosted by MTU, UL, and TU Dublin, offers a secure environment for real-world scenario training. It was key in training the Irish team that won gold in the Global Skills Challenge 2024.
Choose Cyber Skills for unmatched expertise, industry connections, and unique training facilities.

Join us at Cyber Skills and take the next step towards a secure and successful career in cybersecurity. 

Explore Cyber Skills' September courses and apply now to avail of 80% government funding.

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