Relevant, industry-focused learning and development
If you are starting your career journey, planning a career change or positioning yourself for a promotion, the industry-focused qualification offered by a professional diploma will make you more employable and improve your earning potential. Professional diplomas open you up to new career opportunities and business ventures. They are the perfect way to develop your expertise with current, practical skills that are a recognised asset for employers.
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We get you off to a flying start at UCD Professional Academy. Our educational support team guides you throughout your learning journey from start to finish, to ensure you have access to everything you need. You can contact them about any questions, issues, or challenges you have. We also have flexible payment options to allow for easy budgeting, and enrolment options so you can choose the course that suits you.
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Project Management
Master the different Project Management methodologies and learn how to run a project from start to finish, while minimising risk, sticking to budgets and meeting deadlines.
€ 1,200
Leadership & Management
Develop and hone your leadership skills and learn how to encourage others while delivering results. You’ll gain skills in teamwork, mentoring, networking and developing teams.
€ 1,200
Digital Marketing
Learn how to build digital marketing strategies from scratch. Develop skills in content creation, content distribution, audience engagement, conversion optimisation, as well as social, video & email marketing.
€ 1,200
HR Management
Become an effective leader of people and find out what it takes to keep employees engaged. You’ll learn about the full employment cycle, from recruitment, to selection, to appraisals.
€ 1,200
Graphic Design
Our bestselling design course! Discover how to develop a coherent visual identity, either digitally or in print using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign, working on designs for a wide range of business purposes. Build a portfolio of work to help you land your next design role!
€ 1,360
Introductory Data Analytics
Kick-start your data analysis skills and become a valuable contributor to your organisation’s decision-making process. Get a hands-on introduction to Python, and learn how to clean, manipulate, visualise and interpret your data.
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