Funding Options
Are you eligible for funding?
Explore the different funding options listed below
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The Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy
The Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy under the HCI Pillar 3, provides an
80% subsidy rate for courses targeting skills in critical areas such as cyber security.
Funding will be available from March 2024 to October 2025. Detailed information on
funding, eligibility and application procedures can be found on our eligibility page
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Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet
CyberSkills, has partnered with Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet (TIAS) to offer fully
online, flexible, university accredited micro-credentials designed to enable
professionals to up-skill and re-skill in cyber security.
As part of the partnership, participants from eligible companies will receive a huge
subsidy of up to 30% of course fees from TIAS, underscoring its commitment to
advancing cyber security skills in the IT sector.- Apply for this course on the CyberSkills website
- Enquire with Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet if you are eligible for funding. Click Here to visit their website.
- If you are offered a place on the course, once accepting mark your employer to pay - Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet
- Enjoy the course!
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Springboard+ Funding
The Springboard+ upskilling initiative in higher education offers free and subsidised
courses at certificate, degree and master's level. Springboard+ courses are designed
to help you gain new skills or to upskill in your current job. Details of The Higher
Diploma in Cyber Security in MTU is available on the Springboard website.To check your eligibility visit the Springboard website.
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Claiming Tax Relief on Tuition Fees
Tax relief is available on tuition fees.
For more information please visit the MTU fees website. -> www.cit.ie <-