Skills Connect

About Skillnet Ireland

Skillnet Ireland is a business support agency of the Government of Ireland, with a mandate to advance the competitiveness, productivity and innovation of businesses operating in Ireland through enterprise-led workforce development.

Skillnet Ireland works on a system of joint investment: businesses access training by combining a Government grant with their own contribution – greatly reducing costs and other barriers.

All private sector businesses of any size, including sole traders, that are based in the Republic of Ireland are eligible to undertake part-funded upskilling with Skillnet Ireland.

See Grant Aided Courses for L&D Skillnet Member Organisations Below:

About the Grant

The L&D Skillnet partners with businesses of all sizes to identify and support companies to develop the skills they need to succeed. We work closely with industry, creating grant-aided upskilling programmes which are responsive to business needs and designed to develop future-ready talent.

Our Skills Connect Programme

L&D Skillnet is accepting applications for our Skills Connect Programme. Skills Connect offers free training programmes giving individuals the opportunity to develop new skills or reskill, build confidence and access practical on-the-job training.

Learning & Development qualifications enables experienced professionals from all fields to apply their experience in alternative settings.

The recently redesigned L&DI Trainer Skills Certificate (QQI Level 6 Award) is a strategic fit for aspiring entry-level Learning and Development professionals. This programme is delivered online and funded through L&D Skillnet.

Funding Opportunities for L&D Skillnet Member Organisations

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Skills Connect Programme

Supporting workers who have been displaced, who are not in employment or those in vulnerable roles or sectors.

About Skillnet Ireland

See Grant Aided Courses for L&D Skillnet Member Organisations Below:

About the Grant

Our Skills Connect Programme

Funding Opportunities for L&D Skillnet Member Organisations

L&DI/QQI Level 6 Professional Practice Certificate

L&DI/QQI Level 6 Training Needs Analysis & Design

L&DI/QQI Level 6 Training Delivery and Evaluation (Train The Trainer)

Training Administrator Course

L&DI/UCC Level 7 Diploma in Learning & Development Practice

Strategic Business Partnering Skills for Learning & Development

Tender & Bid Mgmt Training Programme

Digital Presentation Skills Essentials

Evaluating Learning Impact

Level 9 MSc in Strategic Learning & Development

Leading the L&D Function

Learning Analytics Essentials

eLearning Project Management Essentials

New eTenders Platform Workshop for SUPPLIERS

New eTenders Platform Workshop for BUYERS

Introduction to Digital Presentation Skills (Beginners)

Digital Presentation Skills (Intermediate)

Digital Presentation Skills (Advanced)

Certificate in AI for Learning

Professional Certificate in Instructional Design

Professional Diploma in Digital Learning Design

E-Learning Essentials Programme

Procurement/ Running Tender Competitions

Training Administrators Programme

I am really privileged and grateful to be on the MSc in Strategic L&D. If it wasn’t for the support from the L&D Skillnet, I could not have accessed the programme. The funding offered by Skillnet Ireland is key to agreeing support and sponsorship for programmes within the organisation.