Professional Academy Diploma in
Full Stack Software Development

Software development skills are highly sought-after as there is a significant global shortage of skilled programmers. On successful completion of this course, you will not only hold a UCD Professional Academy Diploma, but you will also have a professional portfolio to showcase your expertise.

Our live Online experience is designed to be just as interactive, supportive, and inspiring as the UCD Professional Academy campus experience.

Online courses can be accessed from any computer or laptop with an internet connection.

Live lectures are delivered using Zoom. During these lectures, your teachers will use technology interactively to ensure an engaging learning experience. When appropriate, students will be encouraged to activate their microphones, participate in discussions, ask questions, and interact with other students.

An up-to-date Windows or Mac laptop or PC is needed for this course. Work PCs are not recommended as there will be a requirement to install software throughout the course and your company may limit or prevent such software installation.

This course is assessed through projects you complete for your portfolio rather than an exam. Your grade will be achieved through the quality of your work. You will rapidly develop a portfolio of completed projects as you progress through each module. 

Student care is a high priority at UCD Professional Academy, which is why our Student Services team is on hand to support you throughout your time with us. They will respond to any queries you have, help you with any technical issues, and facilitate your learning experience at every point.

All students have access to the UCD Professional Academy Learner Management System (LMS), where you can see your timetable, access all your study materials, ask questions and manage your account.

UCD Professional Academy Diplomas and awards are designed to give your career an advantage. Developed in conjunction with industry thought leaders our courses teach practical, applied skills to support you to achieve your career and business goals. Professional Academy Diplomas are suitable for career minded learners wishing to advance their professional skills and prospects rather than their academic credentials.

The Professional Academy is an independent wholly owned part of UCD designed to address the need for skills development in the workforce. Courses tend to be short, designed and delivered by industry practitioners, and are not part of nor do they lead to a traditional University award such as a degree or a masters. They are widely accepted by employers and many students are sponsored to study by their organisation. Full details of UCD Professional Academy’s Awards Governance are available here.

Your UCD Professional Academy Diploma will be issued electronically on a secure platform, with a link that you can share with employers and others wishing to verify your credentials. You can also add this qualification to your LinkedIn profile to share your success and celebrate your achievement.

Learners undertaking the Full-Stack Software Development programme may avail of the following payment plan:

• 5% deposit to secure your place,

• 45% due before course start date,

• 50% payable in 3 instalments: 

  • 15% - due within 2 months, 

  • 15% - due within 4 months, 

  • 20% - due within 6 months from the course start date.

Learners will be granted access to complete the first three projects of the course once the first 50% payment is made. The remaining fee must be paid within 6 months at which point full access to complete all course projects will be granted.

Failure to make payments in the above time frame will result in the student being withdrawn from the programme. All fees paid up to this point are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please note that standard terms and conditions apply, which you can review here: https://www.ucd.ie/professionalacademy/terms-and-conditions/