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Cheers, I had seen a few replies in the thread. I was putting the feelers out to see if that was the case for the majority!

I am used to the style of these Springboard courses so I am aware of the effort is basically all on me.

What I am more wondering is if I got that BSc from LYIT, is that accepted by other institutions? I cannot see why it would not be. Or am I missing something, has it less credits given the time frame? IE if I done the BSc Hons with them in Cyber for example (different course than mentioned above), the next step in my eyes is a postgrad or Masters, could I apply to say DCU/UCD/Trinity, would I meet the threshold if I wanted to do something there after?

TallGlass2 wrote: »

Cheers, I had seen a few replies in the thread. I was putting the feelers out to see if that was the case for the majority!

I am used to the style of these Springboard courses so I am aware of the effort is basically all on me.

What I am more wondering is if I got that BSc from LYIT, is that accepted by other institutions? I cannot see why it would not be. Or am I missing something, has it less credits given the time frame? IE if I done the BSc Hons with them in Cyber for example (different course than mentioned above), the next step in my eyes is a postgrad or Masters, could I apply to say DCU/UCD/Trinity, would I meet the threshold if I wanted to do something there after?

As long as you have the relevant requirement and fees they won't care where your degree is from

doc22 wrote: »

As long as you have the relevant requirement and fees they won't care where your degree is from

Ah okay, I was thinking they might say something about a short fall in credits, I might even run it by one of the colleges to see what they think.

Is Cyber in LYIT better run than the Data Centre course I wonder?

TallGlass2 wrote: »

Any options on the LYIT - Data Centre Management course anyone?

I have no BSc at all, so I got accepted given the short time frame (1 year) it gives me a BSc in I am half tempted, so its something on the CV!

However, I am also highly interested in the Higher Diploma in Computing with Cyber Security with NCI as there is progression to a MSc with them from it

LYIT's PGDip in Cybersecurity also allows you to go on to MSc, you need to do the dissertation after the PGDip - I don't think Springboard cover that, it's about €2k additional cost.
The PGDip is pretty intense and it covers a lot of material so I'd suggest IT experience would be really useful. I had no problem with lecturer feedback.

Anyone done the Post Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity Management ?

doc22 wrote: »

Funny if a man applied and identified as a women for the day:pac:

Might be an easier qualification, like the way girls didn't have to do certain sections in the leaving cert maths papers from the 30s to the 60s. :rolleyes:

TUD are behind in the times. Trinity got rid of gender restrictions over a century ago!

IwishIknew2020 wrote: »

I listened back to a UL talk on Springboard last night. Seemingly you cant apply for another course until you have been released from your current one which for me my graduation is Aug. Most courses you need to have applied way before Aug. That's disappointing.

Your results release you from your course not your graduation, UL results are out on Monday

They are worth it. I'm in full time employment and finished a Course through Springboard in March. Have just applied for another one on Friday. Definitely worth looking into. Most are Blended or online for part time courses

Funky_Corsa wrote: »

I am absolutely clueless with this type of stuff, so hopefully somebody can guide me.

I don't have a degree, but I do have plenty of IT experience. I never did any 3rd level education; I have a few IT certs, but that's it. If I am looking to get a degree, do I need to do a Level 7 course first? What would I need to do after the 1st year?

Depending on the course, some colleges might allow you do the level 8 straight away, if they deem you have enough industry experience.

Have you checked the requirements?

Officer Giggles wrote: »

I'd give UL a few days to update your status with Springboard as having completed your course but it really shouldn't take that long as I'd imagine is common enough for people to want to go for a new course

I asked TU Dublin to update my status on Sunday (by email) and on Monday morning they replied it's marked as complete .. seems simple enough to do

Separate to Sprintboard, I had booked in to do the 'BSc (Hons) Computer Networks and Cloud Infrastructure (Online)' (to be paid for by job) with SligoIT, due to start this Sept.
They mailed yesterday and advised:

The BSc Honours in Computer Networks and Cloud Infrastructure is not running online in September 2021. The first half of this course is running online and is springboard funded. This course is called Certificate in Computer Networks and Cloud Infrastructure.



The springboard applications for the Certificate in Computer Networks and Cloud Infrastructure have now opened. Please submit your application as soon as possible.
If you have previously made an application for a paid place on this course please remove the application.

So that brings me here.

Any comments on SligoIT and that Certificate in Computer Networks and Cloud Infrastructure (Online) course?

I might look around at other courses but it needs to be 100% online for me to work.

Am curious. Out of all the springboard courses I wonder what would give you the most lucrative career.

Esse85 wrote: »

I'm sure it's largely down to the person rather than the course itself.

Clareman wrote: »

In my experience if you do something for monitory reasons you will hate it and struggle to get through it, probably put you off that topic for ever. My suggestion would be to find a course that you're either interested in or already know a lot about and do that, if it's an interesting topic you'll be engaged in it, if it's a topic you already know a lot about you'll sail through it and get a nice qualification out of it at the end.

Eh, lads it was just a random question born out of curiosity.