Springboard courses. Free college courses sponsored by the Irish Government

Skidfingers · 24-07-2020 12:00PM

chillinpenguin wrote: »

I have applied to that course and heard nothing back yet. So i hope you get more offers :D

You'll probably hear from them yet. It seems like they go through applications 1 by 1.

bennyx_o · 24-07-2020 12:18PM

I've also applied for a HDip in Science in Computing in Sligo - received an email 10 days ago to upload documents to their website which I have and heard nothing since. The Springboard sire shows they've downloaded the application almost daily though

sabinaspb · 24-07-2020 01:46PM

py wrote: »

DCU got back a short time ago and offered me a place on the course. They gave me 7 days to accept, took me less than 7 minutes :pac: It was my first choice so zero hesitation. Excited now to start in early October. Thanks to OP who posted this thread, it has expedited my further education by a number of years and for that I'm very grateful.

Still waiting to hear back on my DCU postgrad application... Ah the suspense!

2lazytogetup · 24-07-2020 01:55PM

bennyx_o wrote: »

I've also applied for a HDip in Science in Computing in Sligo - received an email 10 days ago to upload documents to their website which I have and heard nothing since. The Springboard sire shows they've downloaded the application almost daily though

Would it be a bit risky picking one in sligo. they might say its online but they might decide to run a few workshops or classes. not an easy place to get to.

2lazytogetup · 24-07-2020 01:57PM

py wrote: »

DCU got back a short time ago and offered me a place on the course. They gave me 7 days to accept, took me less than 7 minutes :pac: It was my first choice so zero hesitation. Excited now to start in early October. Thanks to OP who posted this thread, it has expedited my further education by a number of years and for that I'm very grateful.

Can i ask what course did you applied for? my first preference was DCU but my second choice offer in tallaght was about to expire and i wasnt going to take the risk losing my second choice and hoping to get my first choice.

red face dave · 24-07-2020 01:57PM

sabinaspb wrote: »

Still waiting to hear back on my DCU postgrad application... Ah the suspense!

Just got the congratulations email so you might hear soon

py · 24-07-2020 02:34PM

2lazytogetup wrote: »

Can i ask what course did you applied for? my first preference was DCU but my second choice offer in tallaght was about to expire and i wasnt going to take the risk losing my second choice and hoping to get my first choice.

Management of Internet enterprise systems

Blizzard · 24-07-2020 06:02PM

delishdoughnut wrote: »

I only applied 2 days ago and closing date was yesterday I think. So nothing here yet.

Do you need to send them copies of past education certs.? Someone here mentioned transcrips of courses were needed, I dont know what they are.

For UL, when they contact you via email, they will send you a link to complete an application online (on their site) and advise:

YOU MUST UPLOAD ALL DOCUMENTS BELOW IN ORDER TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION:

- Photo or Scanned original copy of your transcripts for all years of study. (Graduates of UL need only provide us with their Student ID number.)
- Photo or Scanned copy of passport to verify ID and full legal name.
- Digital quality head and shoulders photograph.
- A copy of your most recent CV, please note that by providing this document you are agreeing that we may send it to members of industry if you require assistance when searching for an Industry Learning Placement (ILE) or project work (applies to some courses only).
- Relevant proof of your status depending on what you filled on the Springboard+ application form (please see attached document title Springboard+ Proof of Status)
- Applicants who do not have English as their first language may satisfy English Language requirements.

The application online is about six pages - general info about you, your education, info on two jobs and a statement (and the uploaded documents above).

I also applied for courses at IT Carlow and AIT and got emails from both today that my applications are pending. Fingers crossed one of the courses is 'confirmed' soon; I'm leaning towards NUIG though. Has anyone heard if their online/blended part time courses are any good - particularly the management or marketing management courses?

delishdoughnut · 24-07-2020 08:27PM

Blizzard wrote: »

For UL, when they contact you via email, they will send you a link to complete an application online (on their site) and advise:

YOU MUST UPLOAD ALL DOCUMENTS BELOW IN ORDER TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION:

- Photo or Scanned original copy of your transcripts for all years of study. (Graduates of UL need only provide us with their Student ID number.)
- Photo or Scanned copy of passport to verify ID and full legal name.
- Digital quality head and shoulders photograph.
- A copy of your most recent CV, please note that by providing this document you are agreeing that we may send it to members of industry if you require assistance when searching for an Industry Learning Placement (ILE) or project work (applies to some courses only).
- Relevant proof of your status depending on what you filled on the Springboard+ application form (please see attached document title Springboard+ Proof of Status)
- Applicants who do not have English as their first language may satisfy English Language requirements.

The application online is about six pages - general info about you, your education, info on two jobs and a statement (and the uploaded documents above).

I also applied for courses at IT Carlow and AIT and got emails from both today that my applications are pending. Fingers crossed one of the courses is 'confirmed' soon; I'm leaning towards NUIG though. Has anyone heard if their online/blended part time courses are any good - particularly the management or marketing management courses?

Its over 20yrs since I did my Diploma. I dont even remember getting results each yr!! I tended to scrape through if Im honest!! Feck I better contact DIT.
I presume they will know what Im looking for.

Thanks

shanec1928 · 24-07-2020 08:34PM

2lazytogetup wrote: »

Would it be a bit risky picking one in sligo. they might say its online but they might decide to run a few workshops or classes. not an easy place to get to.

Well when it says it’s online. And zero mentions of having to be onsite. Compared to some of the others who have said its online but when you look it’s only temporary.

Officer Giggles · 24-07-2020 08:37PM

shanec1928 wrote: »

Well when it says it’s online. And zero mentions of having to be onsite. Compared to some of the others who have said its online but when you look it’s only temporary.

That is really annoying especially when they have the option of selecting blended learning so you know there would be some classroom work

Irishder · 26-07-2020 05:43PM

Look like i got accepted to CIT, had to upload passport and proof of employment.

Lan Di · 26-07-2020 06:12PM

2lazytogetup wrote: »

Would it be a bit risky picking one in sligo. they might say its online but they might decide to run a few workshops or classes. not an easy place to get to.

I did this course in 2016. I had travel to Sligo twice in the year for exams/assessments (Jan and May) - staying overnight as they were over two days each time.

Obviously with COVID-19 it may be different this year.

bennyx_o · 26-07-2020 09:50PM

Lan Di wrote: »

I did this course in 2016.

How did you find the course? Were you working in IT before or did you move to it after?

Toashty91 · 28-07-2020 12:19PM

Hi guys
I applied for the MA in Creative Digital Media- UX and Interaction Design in TUD weeks ago and my application is still pending. I understand someone on here has been accepted, anybody else? I'm getting so anxious. I contacted springboard, they told me to contact the college which I have done but they have yet to reply. I understand they have a lot to get through but it's driving me mental not having any updates! Has anyone else who has applied for this course heard from them?

chicken foot · 28-07-2020 12:30PM

Toashty91 wrote: »

Hi guys
I applied for the MA in Creative Digital Media- UX and Interaction Design in TUD weeks ago and my application is still pending. I understand someone on here has been accepted, anybody else? I'm getting so anxious. I contacted springboard, they told me to contact the college which I have done but they have yet to reply. I understand they have a lot to get through but it's driving me mental not having any updates! Has anyone else who has applied for this course heard from them?

Also waiting to hear on my application for an Msc, not in TUD but it does appear that the Msc's take a bit longer than the others for getting back. The cut off for mine was the 31st July, i can see my application has been downloaded a few times so im just going to hang on until the closing date.

absolutegroove · 28-07-2020 12:37PM

Toashty91 wrote: »

Hi guys
I applied for the MA in Creative Digital Media- UX and Interaction Design in TUD weeks ago and my application is still pending. I understand someone on here has been accepted, anybody else? I'm getting so anxious. I contacted springboard, they told me to contact the college which I have done but they have yet to reply. I understand they have a lot to get through but it's driving me mental not having any updates! Has anyone else who has applied for this course heard from them?

I’m waiting on this aswell. I’ve been accepted on to another course at another institution but I’d honestly prefer TUD. My acceptance date for the other course is coming up soon!!

dinneenp · 28-07-2020 12:40PM

absolutegroove wrote: »

I’m waiting on this aswell. I’ve been accepted on to another course at another institution but I’d honestly prefer TUD. My acceptance date for the other course is coming up soon!!

Reach out to the course contact & ask if they a. can let you know asap if possible b. if not, when will all be informed.

Toashty91 · 28-07-2020 02:33PM

I just got a reply!

"All applications received are marked ‘pending’ on Springboard at the moment.

They are being assessed and this won’t be completed until around mid-August.

Then, all applicants will receive an email and the application ‘status’ will be amended on Springboard, to reflect decisions made."

Mid-August. So i don't understand how someone could have already been offered a place?

Gadge · 28-07-2020 02:49PM

Toashty91 wrote: »

I just got a reply!

"All applications received are marked ‘pending’ on Springboard at the moment.

They are being assessed and this won’t be completed until around mid-August.

Then, all applicants will receive an email and the application ‘status’ will be amended on Springboard, to reflect decisions made."

Mid-August. So i don't understand how someone could have already been offered a place?

TU Dublin were the first to make me an offer out of the few applications I made and they only gave me a week to accept. Luckily for me it was my #1 pick so I was ok. The subject was Science in Computing so not the same situation as yours but still interesting to compare the two. They have been terrible to respond to my emails since though.

absolutegroove · 28-07-2020 02:53PM

Toashty91 wrote: »

I just got a reply!

"All applications received are marked ‘pending’ on Springboard at the moment.

They are being assessed and this won’t be completed until around mid-August.

Then, all applicants will receive an email and the application ‘status’ will be amended on Springboard, to reflect decisions made."

Mid-August. So i don't understand how someone could have already been offered a place?

I got the same reply.

My other option for a different course has a deadline of the 04/08/20 - I’m not sure what to do!!

delishdoughnut · 28-07-2020 03:25PM

Anyone had to get copies of transcripts of results?

If so how did you go about getting them?

I went to Kevin St DIT, Ive tried calling a few numbers but havent managed to speak to anyone yet.

Would admissions have access to results from over 20 years ago do you think?

Thanks

Esse85 · 28-07-2020 04:44PM

Anyone done interviews for the courses yet?

What type of questions were you asked?

IndigoStar · 28-07-2020 07:05PM

Anyone waiting on transcripts from Carlow IT?

Hubby waiting nearly two weeks now for a response and they aren't answering phones or emails.
He doesn't even remember his student number it was over 25 years ago so we don't even know if he will ever hear back from them.
It's holding up everything, only a leaving cert required for his chosen course so might just go ahead and apply

delishdoughnut · 29-07-2020 06:28PM

Anyone heard from NUIG?

Officer Giggles · 29-07-2020 06:47PM

delishdoughnut wrote: »

Anyone heard from NUIG?

My wife has applied for a course there but hasn't heard a thing

Toashty91 · 29-07-2020 06:51PM

delishdoughnut wrote: »

Anyone had to get copies of transcripts of results?

If so how did you go about getting them?

I went to Kevin St DIT, Ive tried calling a few numbers but havent managed to speak to anyone yet.

Would admissions have access to results from over 20 years ago do you think?

Thanks

I requested my transcript months ago and they were very quick to reply although they only had to go back 5 years for mine. For TUD there is an online request form to fill out if you want your transcript. I think it's normally 25€ or something to post a copy to you but at the start of lockdown no one was in the offices so they just sent them through email. It should be the examinations office that deal with it.

https://www.dit.ie/studentservices/examinations/requestatranscriptofresults/

delishdoughnut · 29-07-2020 11:42PM

Toashty91 wrote: »

I requested my transcript months ago and they were very quick to reply although they only had to go back 5 years for mine. For TUD there is an online request form to fill out if you want your transcript. I think it's normally 25€ or something to post a copy to you but at the start of lockdown no one was in the offices so they just sent them through email. It should be the examinations office that deal with it.

https://www.dit.ie/studentservices/examinations/requestatranscriptofresults/

Thank you. They came back to me this evening with the same link.
Thanks again.

Kiith · 30-07-2020 12:21PM

IndigoStar wrote: »

Anyone waiting on transcripts from Carlow IT?

I applied for a copy of my transcripts from Carlow on 8th July, and just got them in the post at some stage this week (sent to the office, only in today for the first time this week).

31-07-2020 12:20PM

Hi everyone... just gotten my email to say I have been accepted into the Springboard that I applied for

I am trying not to get my hopes up just yet because it honestly sounds too good to be true...

I have a part time job (in retail) that I've had for over a year. Worked through COVID etc. It says 'dept. of education will pay 90% of fees for those in employment' and so I will be liable for 10% - is this true?? The course has nothing to do with my retail job. Does it only matter that I am employed? Or does it have to be a job within the field of the course??

I presume if they have accepted me they have checked all of this out, since I gave my PPS number and details of the job. But I don't want to believe it yet...

Springboard courses. Free college courses sponsored by the Irish Government

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