Skills

Skills are a key pillar of our cluster – ensuring education and training providers are aligned with industry needs.

Our cluster community includes academia, ranging from Universities to Skillnet’s. The cluster facilitates industry collaboration with academia to help upskill the workforce through funded initiatives. We have had much success to date creating new frameworks and programs inspired by cluster workshop sessions.

The Cluster HR Fourm meet quarterly sharing best practice and collectively champion opportunities in the region. The topics exchanged include training & development, retention & recognition, regulatory developments, recruitment and attracting new talent. It is our aim to increase the talent pipeline to meet our region’s current and future needs. Contact us to learn more about the Cluster HR Forum or provide further upskilling needs & opportunities.

Discover a range of upskilling courses on offer to meet the Financial Services and FinTech sector demands.

Courses available in the South east

The below are courses available next semester from SETU The Centre for Insurance,
Risk and Data Analytics Studies (CIRDAS).

Innovative Design & Machine Learning

This is Level 8. 10 credit available as certificate or
module within Higher Diploma in Innovative Data Generation, Analytics and Management). When: Starting Thursday 26th January running online over 12 weeks 4-6pm. Where:  Online

Effective Leadership & Change Management

This is Level 8. 10 credit available as certificate or module within Higher Diploma in Innovative Data Generation, Analytics and Management). When: 2nd February 4-6pm over 12 weeks. Where:  Online

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) 

This is Level 8. 10 credit available as certificate or
module within Higher Diploma in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). When: TBC Late January/February 4-6pm over 12 weeks. Where:  Online

Strategy for Innovation & Decision Making

This is Level 8. 10 credit available as certificate or
module within Higher Diploma in Innovative Data Generation, Analytics and Management). When: TBC Late January/February 4-6pm over 12 weeks. Where:  Online

Financial / Business Springboard Programmes provided by SETU

South East Technological University (SETU) is a multi-campus university with campuses located in Waterford, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow and Kilkenny. 

Certificate in Regulated Investment Funds

This is a part-time online delivery. NFQ Level: Level 8.
ECTS. Credits: 20. Application Status: Open Start Date: September 2023. Duration: 8 months

Master of Business Internationalisation

This delivery is blended. NFQ Level: Level 9. ECTS Credits: 90. Application Deadline: 25th August 2023. Start Date: September 2023. Duration: 1 Year

Certificate in International Regulatory Affairs (Postgraduate)

This is a part-time – blended delivery. NFQ Level: Level 9. ECTS Credits: 10. Application Status: Open. Start Date: September 2023. Duration: 4 months

Postgraduate Diploma in Finance and Business Analytics

This is a full-time – blended delivery. NFQ Level: Level 9. ECTS Credits: 60. Application Status: Open. Start Date: September 2023. Duration: 1 Year

Higher Diploma in Digital Marketing with
Analytics

This is part-time. NFQ Level: Level 8. ECTS Credits: 60. Application Deadline: 25th August 2023. Start Date: September 2023. Duration: 1 Year

Financial and Insurance Apprenticeships

Unlike standard college courses, an apprenticeship allows individuals to earn money and become
qualified while learning on-the-job, opening up exciting and rewarding careers.

Higher Diploma in Financial Services Analytics

Two-year full-time job with a leading financial services company whilst studying to achieve a Higher Diploma in Financial Services Analytics.

Higher Certificate in International Financial Services

Two-year full-time job with a leading financial services company whilst studying to achieve a Higher Certificate in International Financial Services.

Accounting Technician L6

On completion of this two-year apprentice, you will become a fully qualified Accounting Technician.

Insurance Practitioner L8

This three-year, work-based programmes combines academics and on-the-job learning, allowing individuals acquire both technical and soft skills.

Programmes available from South East Technological University (SETU) for Financial Services

SETU is a university-level institution in the South-East of Ireland with over 10,000 students and 1,000 staff.

Master of Business in Investment Fund Administration

This is a part-time – blended delivery. NFQ Level: Level 9 ECTS Credits: 90. Application Status: Open. Start Date: September 2023 . Duration: 2.5 Years

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