MicroCreds

📰 Upskill, reskill, and engage in lifelong learning at your own pace with MicroCreds "With over 70,000 companies and over 170,000 people employed in the construction sector in Ireland, there is a large pool of people who need upskilling to address the challenges and strategic outcomes identified by the Irish Government" - Professor Jamie Goggins Recently Professor Jamie Goggins (Director of Construct Innovate, Ireland’s National Research Centre for Construction Technology and Innovation at University of Galway) and Nuala McGuinn (Director of Adult Learning and Professional Development at University of Galway) spoke to the Business Post about the role #microcredentials are playing to help drive innovation and sustainability in the Irish construction sector. The University of Galway has developed a range of new flexible #microcredentials to address critical skills gaps in the construction sector and to upskill workers in modern methods of construction to future-proof the industry. ℹ️ https://lnkd.in/eRtAQPwW Higher Education Authority | Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science | Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment | Irish Universities Association | Patrick O'Donovan TD | Peter Burke

Applications Now Open! for UCD Micro-credentials Behaviour Change Principles for Healthy living developed in UCD College College of Health and Agricultural Sciences supported by MicroCreds. As healthcare professionals, understanding how to effectively support individuals in changing their behaviour is becoming increasingly crucial in addressing key public health challenges. Professor James Matthews and I have refined this flexible learning course, "Advancing Healthcare: Behaviour Change Principles for Healthy Living," now ready for its second iteration. This course is designed to enhance your skills and knowledge in the critical area of Health Promotion. If you are a healthcare professional currently working in or looking to upskill in the field of behavioural psychology for health and wellbeing, this micro-credential is for you. It will help you deepen your understanding of how to apply the science of behaviour change to support individuals in initiating and maintaining healthy lifestyle behaviours. The applications for the course have increased by 50% from last trimester, and we have incorporated valuable feedback to improve the content and delivery for the upcoming spring trimester. To help you determine if this course aligns with your professional development goals, I have created a brief overview video. We invite you to watch and see if this opportunity is the right fit for your future growth. We look forward to welcoming you to the programme and University College Dublin ! #behaviourchange #healthpromotion #publichealth #learning #upskilling #advancinghealthcare #education

The School of Pharmacy at UCC are currently taking applications for several MicroCred courses which start in January 2025. These short courses which run from between 8 and 12 weeks are eligible to be funded by the HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy which has been introduced to enable more learners to address critical skills gaps and engage with lifelong learning through short, flexible courses known as micro-credentials. The HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy is funded by Higher Education Authority (HEA) and the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science. Closing dates for these courses will be over the next few weeks and interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible. MicroCreds currently available in Pharmacy are; Contamination Control for the Pharma and Biopharma Industry. Contract and External Manufacturing in Pharma and Biopharma. Digital Transformation and Novel Products in the (Bio)pharma Industry. Lean Six Sigma for BioPharma. Manufacturing of Pharmaceutical Formulations More information on these courses is available on the UCC MicroCreds website https://lnkd.in/eYYXafSd #MicroCredsIE #MicroCredsUCC #Pharma #Pharmacy #CPD #UpSkill

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MicroCreds at University of Galway University of Galway has an extensive variety of short, flexible micro-credentials available for Semester 2. If you are interested in upskilling, University of Galway has a range of suitable micro-credentials in key areas such as Sustainability, Business & Management, Science & Technology, Health Promotion, Languages and AI. For those seeking something unique, they also provide courses in areas such as Beekeeping, Gemstones, Scientific Arts, and more! Many of their micro-credentials qualify for a Learner Fees Subsidy of either 50% or 80%. Their micro-credentials begin in January 2025, with the application deadline set for November 22nd, 2024. Browse through the current micro-credentials listing here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehqQZ9PX Tricia S. | MicroCreds | University of Galway Adult Learning & Professional Development | Government of Ireland |

Climate Leadership Development Micro-credential 2025 - OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS! ⭐ NFQ Level 9 Accreditation ⭐ 80% subsidy under HCI Fee Subsidy ⭐ Commencing in February 2025 ⭐ Part-Time, Online over 25 Weeks Develop your leadership skills at both an individual and organisational level with the Climate Leadership Development Micro-Credential from Trinity Micro-credentials. Learners will have an opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, and to collaborate with other professionals from across a range of sectors. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a cohort of leaders committed to driving climate action, participate in group coaching and develop a professional climate action plan. Deadline for applications: Thursday, 9th January 2025. For more information and to apply visit https://lnkd.in/dYtvDmGs Helena McMahon Michael Slevin Dr Aodhan Newsholme Jessica Dennison Eve Savage Quentin Crowley Fionnuala Murphy Sharon O'Rourke Gaia A. Scalabrino, Ph.D. Helen Sheridan FRSC, FTCD Rajat Nag Dr. Subhash Chandra Tamiris da Costa Camila Perussello Fiona Quinn James Gaffey Jane Stout Sorcha Carthy Munster Technological University University College Dublin Teagasc Circular Bioeconomy Cluster Circular Bioeconomy Research Group (CIRCBIO) BiOrbic, Bioeconomy SFI Research Centre Irish Bioeconomy Foundation Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) Fuzion #bioeconomy #collaboration #community #upskilling #professionaldevelopment #furthereducation #sustainability #carbonneutral #climatechange #environment #industry

💻Considering applying for a Micro-credential? Secure your place today to avail of the learner fee subsidy, reducing fees by either 50/80%. On a first come-first served basis, for eligible learners on identified micro-credentials. Don't miss out - limited spaces available. 🔗 Explore our range of short courses: https://lnkd.in/egjkwwgD #ProfessionalDevelopment #Upskilling #CareerDevelopment

Reframe your strategic thinking with the DCU Business School Strategic Thinking Tools And Techniques Micro-Credential. This Micro-Credential provides students with skills, concepts, frameworks, and tools that are useful for developing a strategic mindset including framing and reframing, critical reflection, and systems thinking. A particular emphasis will be placed on forecast and foresight methodologies. There is a limited number of HCI Pillar 3 subsidised places available on this micro-credential that are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Applications close on December 13th! Learn more and apply now - https://lnkd.in/eg6N8VxU MicroCreds Irish Universities Association Dublin City University Fingal County Council Skillnet Ireland Dublin Regional Skills #leadership #management #strategy

MicroCreds team members from the Irish Universities Association and our partner universities were delighted to join colleagues from Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in facilitating a two-day site visit for representatives from Ministry of Science and Innovation of Spain to Ireland this week focusing on #microcredentials. The sessions today highlighted the work to date of the MicroCreds Project and our partner universities to develop a national framework for micro-credentials in Ireland and the creation of Europe's first national platform micro-credentials, MicroCreds.ie. We were also joined by representatives from our MicroCreds Enterprise Advisory Group to discuss our approach to university-enterprise collaboration to address critical skills needs and advance lifelong learning in Ireland. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with colleagues from Ministry of Science and Innovation of Spain on micro-credentials in the future. Higher Education Authority | European Commission | Irish Universities Association | Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

💻 Are you passionate about creating impactful training programmes for persons with disabilities? The UCD Centre for Disability Studies micro-credential equips you with the knowledge and skills to: ✅ Develop accredited programmes in line with recognised national standards and the QQI programme validation process. ✅ Understand what is involved in the establishment of policies, systems and procedures to quality assure further education and training programmes (pertinent to QQI). ✅ Obtain a clear overview of the processes involved in creating person-centred programmes. This Professional Certificate is open to all individuals with an interest in disability! Delivered by Dr. Katie Gilligan-Lee, don’t miss this opportunity to upskill in a high-demand area! 💡Enrol now: https://lnkd.in/eJ_35rNj #InclusiveEducation #TrainingForAll #ProfessionalDevelopment #DisabilitySector