Boston College and Digital Skills Global Springboard Programmes

2019/2020
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New Boston College Springboard+
Programmes in Digital Leadership
and Digital Skills

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Contents
Introduction To
Springboard+
Programme Options Professional Studies
Certificate
Why Choose Boston
College Programmes
Programme Benefits
Our Learning
Experience
Past Participant
Testimonials
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People in employment
May apply to all courses if they meet the
nationality/visa requirement and residency criteria.
Please note that a 10% course fee contribution for
Level 7, 8, and 9 courses is applicable for employed
participants. This is payable directly to the provider.
Returners (Formerly referred to as Homemakers)
May apply to all courses if they meet the
nationality/visa requirement and residency criteria.
Course specific criteria may also apply.
The unemployed or formerly self-employed
May apply to all courses with the exception of
the two year part-time ICT conversion courses.
Unemployed applicants will also be required
to meet additional DEASP related criteria. They
must have been in receipt of a recognised DEASP
payment for 9 of the previous 12 months if they
wish to participate on one-year full-time ICT Skills
Conversion courses.
Please note that documentation supporting
applicant’s status will be required as part of the
application process. Further proof confirming
an applicant’s continued eligibility will also be
required at the time of course commencement.
The Springboard+ upskilling initiative in higher
education offers free courses at certificate, degree
and masters level leading to qualifications in areas
where there are employment opportunities in the
economy.
Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of
Ireland and the European Social Fund as part of the
ESF programme for employability, inclusion and
learning 2014-2020.
From May 2019 Springboard+ offers 9,000
places on over 280 courses leading to awards at
certificate, degree and post-graduate level. The
majority of courses are part-time for a maximum
of 12 months and are open to all applicants;
Employed, Unemployed, and Returners who
meet the eligibility criteria at the time of course
commencement.
The following are eligible to apply for courses in
2019/20 academic year (subject to the applicant
meeting all requirements, including academic
requirements):
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Introduction to Springboard+

Programme Options
Professional Studies Certificate in
Digital Technology, Design & Innovation
(NFQ Level 7)
12 Months, Online Part-Time
Starts: 25 November 2019
Professional Studies Certificate in Digital
Technology, Design & Innovation (NFQ Level 7)
This programme emphasises cross-functional
team-working across four areas of specialisation. All
participants take a number of shared courses and
select one specialisation stream.
The Professional Studies Certificate in Digital
Technology, Design & Innovation leads to a
Professional Studies Certificate awarded by Boston
College. Boston College is accredited in the USA by
the New England Commission of Higher Education
(NECHE) which adheres to the standards of the
Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA),
also in the USA. Boston College is recognised as a
higher education institution by the International
Association of Universities (IAU).
This Professional Studies Certificate is comparable
to undergraduate awards offered at Level 7 on
the NFQ (National Framework of Qualifications)
according to advice given by NARIC Ireland. Final
recognition decisions for the purposes of accessing
further education and/or employment are made
by education institutions, professional recognition
bodies and employers.
Executive Postgraduate Certificate in Digital
Leadership & Innovation (NFQ Level 9)
All participants take a number of shared courses and
select two specialisation courses.
The Executive Postgraduate Certificate in Digital
Leadership & Innovation leads to a Graduate
Certificate awarded by Boston College. Boston
College is accredited in the USA by the New England
Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) which
adheres to the standards of the Council for Higher
Education Accreditation (CHEA), also in the USA.
Boston College is recognised as a higher education
institution by the International Association of
Universities (IAU).
This Graduate Certificate is comparable to
postgraduate awards offered at Level 9 on the NFQ
(National Framework of Qualifications) according
to advice given by NARIC Ireland. Final recognition
decisions for the purposes of accessing further
education and/or employment are made by
education institutions, professional recognition
bodies and employers.
Executive Postgraduate Certificate in
Digital Leadership & Innovation
(NFQ Level 9)

This is a one-year, part-time programme leading to
a Boston College award of a 30 U.S. semester credit
hours Professional Studies Certificate in Digital
Technology, Design and Innovation (comparable
to a 60-ECTS award at level 7 on the Irish NFQ /
National Framework of Qualifications).
This programme has a global dimension:
Participants from 33 countries have enrolled on
similar programmes offered by Digital Skills Global
in the past three years, including from the UK,
France, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, South
Africa, UAE, Singapore and the U.S.
Offered nationally within Springboard+, the
12-month part-time programme blends online
eLearning and working in Virtual-teams with
online project workshops, online mentoring and
team-coaching, and includes project-based team
assignments with employers and industry partners.
During the programme, Participants can avail of
the opportunity to attend a number of workshops
and talks by industry guests at the Boston College
Ireland (BCI) campus on St Stephen’s Green in
Dublin. Each of these sessions will culminate in a
networking event. This will facilitate networking
between participants and with invitees from
industry.
About This Programme
The Professional Studies Certificate in Digital
Technology, Design & Innovation is offered by world
leading U.S. university Boston College. Boston
College have partnered with Digital Skills Global
(formerly Digital Skills Academy), a pioneer in
online digital education, to deliver one of Ireland’s
most exciting higher education programmes.
Designed to meet the demands of Ireland’s high-
growth internet and digital technology sectors,
this programme will equip participants with the
skills, experience and credentials to become digital
leaders and accelerate their career in this dynamic
field. The programme also enables participants
to ‘future-proof’ their careers, by helping ensure
their careers won’t become obsolete due to
technological advances but instead thrive in the
digital age.
Applications are invited from working professionals
wishing to up-skill or re-skill in digital technology,
digital business and design - and from jobseekers
and those returning to the workforce - who have
directly-related higher education level 6 major
awards (Higher Certificate) or level 7 major awards
(ordinary degree) in other disciplines. Candidates
with significant experience in industry, without
higher education qualifications, may be considered
for entry through Recognition of Prior Learning
(RPL).

Workplace of the future
Core to this programme is providing participants
with training - and applied practice - to work in
collaborative, cross functional, online international
teams. This mode of team-working, which requires
the use of online collaboration tools, is one of the
critical components of the emerging workplace of
the future. In the programme, participant teams are
supported through online coaching and mentoring,
and are encouraged to adopt established best
practices to ensure effective online team-working,
and team-dynamics.
In addition, this programme is designed to cultivate
the participants’ quest for lifelong learning, where
adaptability and on-going skills education are key
to succeeding in the workplace of the future.
Digital Skills
New and emerging technologies are transforming
industries, and impacting professionals. Working
professionals are faced with integrating technology
to streamline tasks and foster collaboration which
requires the attainment of digital skills. This
programme is designed to provide participants
with the opportunity to learn, apply and perform
digital skills in a specialist digital area such as
project management, marketing, design or
application development.
Management and leadership skills
Alongside developing core knowledge in Digital
Skills for participants, this programme seeks to:
- Develop Digital Leadership Behaviours
- Cultivate Digital Entrepreneurship and
Intrapreneurship skills
- Train for Agile Project Management skills
- Build capabilities for the management of cross-
functional virtual teams
- Combine Design-Thinking with Digital Innovation
skills
Objectives
100% Online 12 Months part-time Min. 8 Online Classroom
Hours p/w
Boston College Credits Live Study Sessions Team Coaching & Mentoring
Continuous Assessments Course Forums Team Projects

Entry Requirements
A higher education level 6 major award (Higher Certificate) directly related to one
of the specific programme disciplines,
or;
A level 7 major award (ordinary degree) or higher in a discipline not directly
related to, but sharing aptitudes and skillsets with one of the specific programme
occupational roles.
Applicants with significant experience in industry, without a higher education
level 6 or 7 major award qualification may also be considered. Applicants who do
not meet the minimum entry requirements but with significant experience would
be considered for entry through RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning)
This programme is available regardless of your employment status. It is free of
charge for applicants who fall under the Springboard+ ‘unemployed’ & ‘returners’
categories and there is a 10% contribution fee for applicants who are in the
‘employed’ category. Employed applicants have to contribute €630. The HEA will
fund the additional 90% of the fees for successful employed applicants.
Suitability Test
As part of our application process, participants will take a simple, online
suitability assessment for their chosen course and stream. Based on
their answers, this will confirm that participants have the skills and experience
required for a successful outcome. An online group interview may also be part of
the application process.
CV and Educational Transcripts
All applications must be accompanied with a recent CV and official copy of
educational transcipts. Not providing these documents will delay your application
and may result in not being offered a place on the programme.
Apply on Springboard+
Please click the link https://springboardcourses.ie/details/7447 to apply for the
Professional Studies Certificate in Digital Technology, Design & Innovation on
Springboard+
Application Requirements

Agile, User Experience Design &
Digital Project
Introduction
This course integrates theory and practice of
creating a Digital Project. Participants will be given
the skills to address a digital solution challenge
through the key skills of design thinking, agile and
key elements of user experience design. Participants
will also have to apply team-based learning,
collaboration and knowledge sharing techniques in
a broad role based multi-functional team.
Cross-Functional Digital Team
Project
Introduction
This course delivers advanced methods for
researching and scoping a project for a client based
on a challenging and potentially changing brief. It
moves through the required methods for identifying
client needs, capturing them and formulating a
scope of work and the associated research required
to get to this stage. Participants are required to
have an understanding of both the individual
and team roles required and how they work in
a multidisciplinary team. Course assessments
will challenge participants to bring research and
proposed technical solutions to the client at this
stage. They will have to devise adequate technical
and creative solutions adapted to the challenges of
the project.  They will have to interpret the needs
of the client who has delivered a complex brief that
may lack clear direction. Participants will also have
to apply team-based learning, collaboration and
knowledge sharing techniques in a broad role based
multi-functional team.
Shared Courses
Digital Industries and Career
Development
Introduction
This course examines thought leaders in the digital space
and their impact on business and us as individuals. There
are a wealth of real world case examples throughout the
course which will aid participants in developing their
innovative thinking capability while at the same time
assessing what is believed to be best practice in today’s
ever changing digital world. The impact of digital on
business and leadership is always to the fore on this
course.
Digital Business Ethics
Introduction
This course provides participants with the fundamental
tools and frameworks to address the myriad of ethical
issues and concerns that are emerging from new
technology and the rise of digital platforms. Employees,
emerging leaders, and leaders will face ethical issues in
artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital ecosystems.
Participants will apply historical ethical systems and
recent ethical thinking to these real-world scenarios,
issues, and problems.  It will be critical that the modern
professional be able to navigate these new ethical issues
in a thoughtful and deliberate manner and this course
will develop those skills.
Shared Courses
All participants take the following Shared Courses:

Mobile & Web Applications
Introduction
This course adopts a mobile first approach to
client-side coding. It lets participants work
extensively with many of the most popular client-
side libraries and frameworks such as jQuery,
JQM, Angular and React. Participants have the
opportunity to code up a variety of client-side apps
that rely on third-party data and gain valuable
experience building a live-data driven mobile app.
Web & Device Programming I
Introduction
This course covers programming concepts, algorithm
design, fundamental Internet protocols and server-side
programming. In this course, participants will work
on the back end of a web application to gain valuable
experience coding object-orientated PHP. It looks in
detail at the LAMP stack and how to understand the
various components of a modern web app.
Web & Device Programming II
Introduction
This course covers the client-side in order to understand
the browser at a fundamental level. It provides for
building client-side web apps in HTML, CSS and
JavaScript. It looks at the browser to understand the
inner workings of the object model. Once participants
are comfortable with basic principles, they move on to
consider the role of various client-side frameworks in a
modern web application.
Digital Application
Development
Specialisation Stream
Participants select one Specialisation Stream:

Digital Marketing Strategy and
Planning
Introduction
This course provides participants with the
fundamental skills to research and plan a
digital marketing strategy using digital channels
appropriate to the target audience and market to
achieve goals desirable by the business. This is
done by providing participants the opportunity
to demonstrate creativity, critical thinking,
judgement, and their problem-solving capabilities.
They will also develop the skills to contribute to
planning and implementing digital marketing
strategies.
Digital Business Analysis
Introduction
This course integrates theory and practice to
allow participants develop a practical overview
of business analysis in the digital business
environment. Participants will be equipped with
a range of problem-solving tools and techniques,
which support management in addressing a range
of common operational problems that arise in a
modern competitive business environment.
Technical Project Management
Introduction
The course analyses digital technology and
technical development strategies and processes.
It equips participants with the skills to manage
web, mobile, games and other digital development
projects. This is done by applying methodologies
for estimating projects, iteration, planning and
re-planning, tracking and retrospective project
reviews. Participants will develop these skills
through continuous project-based learning.
Participants will also study both hardware and
software platforms, building a knowledge base to
assist in strategic technology decision-making.
Digital Business

Participant will gain in-depth experience in
Search Engine Optimisation, paid search via
Google AdWords and social media advertising via
platforms like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Digital Marketing: Analytics
and Campaign Management
Introduction
On this course, participants will cover topics such
as keeping your digital marketing activities In-
house Vs outsourcing to an agency. Participants will
also cover affiliate marketing, display advertising
and Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) as well as
deep delving into Google Analytics to understand
how it and similar tools can track their marketing
efforts as well as inform their further marketing
decisions.
Planning
Introduction
This course provides participants with the
fundamental skills to research and plan a
digital marketing strategy using digital channels
appropriate to the target audience and market to
achieve goals desirable by the business. This is
done by providing participants the opportunity
to demonstrate creativity, critical thinking,
judgement, and their problem-solving capabilities.
They will also develop the skills to contribute to
planning and implementing digital marketing
strategies.
Digital Marketing: Search and
Social
Introduction
On this course, participants will delve deep into
how to perform digital marketing research and
allocate budgets based on that research. They
will also learn how to effectively utilise digital
marketing tools to reach, engage and convert their
target audience.
Digital Marketing

Front End Web Development II
Introduction
Building on Front End Web Development I, this
course improves and extends the front-end apps
developed to include many of the exciting new
features of HTML5, as well as leveraging a variety
of front-end frameworks. Participants will work
with the jQuery library to optimise workflows and
quickly produce working prototypes of layouts and
designs.
Web Graphics Design and
Production
Introduction
This course provides participants with the skills to
develop proficiency in the practical use of graphics
design tools and software for use in mobile and
Web applications. Participants will acquire the skills
needed for the design, creation, and publishing
of graphics, images & text. They will develop an
understanding of how to apply templates designed
for localisation and international considerations.
Front End Web Development I
Introduction
This course consists of providing participants with
knowledge of in-demand, front-end languages
and libraries to design and build client-side apps.
They will gain excellent exposure to the newer
HTML5 features and learn how to integrate these
into applications. They will also analyse and
consider how best to optimise a client-side app and
understand its inner-workings.
Digital Design*
*requires recent version of Adobe Photoshop
and Illustrator.

Further Study
Gaining 30 U.S. credits through successful
completion of this programme is comparable
to gaining 60 ECTS credits at NFQ (National
Framework of Qualifications) Level 7, and therefore
comparable to completing year 3 of a 4-year
honours degree.
On successful completion of this programme you
would thus be in a position to apply for entry into
the fourth year, or an ‘add-on year’, of an honours
degree programme in a similar or comparable field.
The aim of this programme is to provide
participants with the skills and knowledge
required to be able to work in, or progress to, the
role of one of the following specific occupations
in digital technology, design, business, and
application development:
• Web & Mobile Application Developers
• Web & Digital Designers
• Project Managers
• Online Marketers
• Information Designers
• Web Video Producers
• Digital Product Mangers
• Digital Marketing Managers
• Designers for Web & Mobile
• SEO, Search, and Media Managers
• Marketing Analytics and Campaign Managers
• Business Analysts
• Digital Business Transformation Managers
• Digital Team Leaders and Facilitators
Over the past three years in Ireland, employers of
participants taking similar programmes with Digital
Skills Global have included respected organisations
such as Accenture, Bank of America, CarTrawler,
EA Games, Facebook, Fexco, Fidelity Investments,
Google, IBM, Oracle, PayPal, Pramerica, Rothco,
Salesforce, Squarespace, Starwood Hotels, The
Irish Times, National Treasury Management
(NTMA), Titan Marketing, and WMware.
Many of these Irish employers have also
separately hired from our previous Springboard+
programmes, alongside others including Deloitte,
Ebay, KPMG, and Vodafone.
Career Opportunities

This programme has a global dimension:
Participants from 33 countries have enrolled on
similar programmes offered by Digital Skills Global
in the past three years, including from the UK,
France, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, South
Africa, UAE, Singapore and the U.S.
Offered nationally within Springboard+, the
8-month part-time programme blends online
eLearning and working in Virtual-teams with
online project workshops, online mentoring and
team-coaching, and includes project-based team
assignments with employers and industry partners.
During the programme, participants can avail of
the opportunity to attend a number of workshops
and talks by industry guests at the Boston College
Ireland (BCI) campus on St Stephen’s Green in
Dublin. Each of these sessions will culminate in a
networking event. This will facilitate networking
between participants and with invitees from
industry.
About This Programme
The Graduate Certificate in Digital Leadership
& Innovation is offered by world leading U.S.
university Boston College. Boston College have
partnered with Digital Skills Global (formerly
Digital Skills Academy), to deliver one of Ireland’s
most exciting, innovative and forward-thinking
postgraduate programmes.
This programme is designed to advance
participants’ careers to senior management
positions, or significantly strengthen their profile
at that level. Participants will be equipped with
the digital competencies, leadership abilities and
mind-set to lead teams and organisations in the
digital age.
The programme also enables participants to
‘future-proof’ their careers by providing them with
the hybrid digital technology and digital business
skills needed to successful work at leadership-
level with emerging technologies, automation and
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace of the
future.
This is a 8-month, part-time programme leading to
a Boston College award of a 12 U.S. semester credit
hours Graduate Certificate in Digital Leadership
& Innovation (comparable to a 24-ECTS post-
graduate certificate or postgraduate diploma at
level 9 on the Irish NFQ /National Framework of
Qualifications).

Workplace of the future
Core to this programme is providing participants
with training - and applied practice - to work in
collaborative, cross functional, online international
teams. This mode of team-working, which requires
the use of online collaboration tools, is one of the
critical components of the emerging workplace of
the future. In the programme, participant teams are
supported through online coaching and mentoring,
and are encouraged to adopt established best
practices to ensure effective online team-working,
and team-dynamics.
In addition, this programme is designed to cultivate
the participants’ quest for lifelong learning, where
adaptability and on-going skills education are key
to succeeding in the workplace of the future.
Digital Skills
New and emerging technologies are transforming
industries, and impacting professionals. Working
professionals are faced with integrating technology
to streamline tasks and foster collaboration which
requires the attainment of digital skills. This
programme is designed to provide participants
with the opportunity to learn, apply and perform
digital skills in a specialist digital area such as
project management, marketing, design or
application development.
Management and leadership skills
Alongside developing core knowledge in Digital
Skills for participants, this programme seeks to:
- Develop Digital Leadership Behaviours
- Cultivate Digital Entrepreneurship and
Intrapreneurship skills
- Train for Agile Project Management skills
- Build capabilities for the management of cross-
functional virtual teams
- Combine Design-Thinking with Digital Innovation
skills
Objectives
100% Online 8 Months part-time Min. of 5 Online Classroom
Hours p/w
Boston College Credits Live Study Session Team Coaching & Mentoring
Continuous Assessments Course Forums Team Projects

Entry Requirements
Applicants require a Level 8 Honours Degree qualification (or equivalent) directly
related to one of the specific programme disciplines. Applicants with previous
substantial work experience in the sector without a Level 8 Honours Degree or
equivalent qualification may also be considered.
Student Participants who do not meet the minimum entry requirements but with
significant experience would be considered for entry through RPL (Recognition of
Prior Learning).
All applicants must provide:
- Transcripts of examinations
- CV
Applications will also be considered in light of other factors, including letters of
reference and personal statement.
This programme is available regardless of your employment status. It is free of
charge for applicants who fall under the Springboard+ ‘unemployed’ & ‘returners’
categories and there is a 10% contribution fee for applicants who are in the
‘employed’ category. Employed applicants have to contribute €300. The HEA will
fund the additional 90% of the fees for successful employed applicants.
Suitability Test
As part of our application process, participants will take a simple, online
suitability assessment for their chosen course and stream. Based on
their answers, this will confirm that participants have the skills and experience
required for a successful outcome. An online group interview may also be part of
the application process.
CV and Educational Transcripts
All applications must be accompanied with a recent CV and official copy of
educational transcipts. Not providing these documents will delay your application
and may result in not being offered a place on the programme.
Apply on Springboard+
Please click the link https://springboardcourses.ie/details/7446 to apply for
the Executive Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Leadership & Innovation on
Springboard+.
Application Requirements

User Experience and Solutions
Design
Introduction
Participants apply and evaluate the principles,
processes and international user experience
(UX) design best practice for digital solutions.
Participants will take a user-centred approach
to design, develop and present a prototype for a
solution that responds to user needs, developed
based on functional requirements and analysis,
data gathering, concept design and prototyping.
Participants taking this course will develop
their prototype through continuous project
work. The project work is undertaken as part of
a multidisciplinary team, using the latest online
sharing and collaboration tools as well as etiquette
and multi-cultural best practice methodologies.
Participants will analyse the evolution of digital
devices and responsive website design, exploring,
evaluating and researching the adaptive skills they
will need in this field in future.
OR;
Agile Project Management
Introduction
This course analyses the principles of Agile Project
Management and how to apply these principles
to development projects. A strong focus is on the
Scrum method and researching why agile teams
can perform to very high standards. The aim of this
course is to train participants to lead agile efforts
inside organisations. Exercises are based on real
world scenarios, applying agile principles in project
work.
Shared Courses
AND;
Cross Functional Team Digital
Industry Project
Introduction
Participants will successfully complete a digital
product for the partner industry company. They will
work primarily in an online collaborative environment
designed to facilitate diverse international locations
and etiquette. Participants will work in teams on
‘live’ projects for selected businesses. Completing
a digital product includes all aspects of digital
production, including but not limited to analysis,
design, development, implementation, integration,
international system design best practice including
documentation, research and business value.
OR;
Cross Functional Team Digital
Entrepreneur Project
Introduction
Participants will use fundamental tools, and study
the key stages in developing a successful start-up.
Participants will evaluate numerous case studies and
academic research that emphasise lessons learned
by entrepreneurs who have gone before and helped
to highlight the characteristics of successful ventures
and management teams. Practical application of
hypothesis testing together with customer development
and business model design and evolution form the
cornerstones of this course. Participants will successfully
evaluate a concept that could lead to a start-up business
or critically research an area for potential digital
entrepreneurship for a start-up.
Shared Courses
All participants take a combination of the following Shared Courses:

Digital Product Leadership
Introduction
This course introduces participants to the methods
and approaches that are used to successfully
launch digital products into a market. You’ll learn
about different online business models and how
to create a customer value proposition that meets
market needs.
Digital Ecosystems Strategy
Introduction
This course introduces participants to digital
ecosystems and how they are extending the boundaries
of value creation beyond traditional industries.
Participants will be exposed to new concepts from a
coherent framework to understand, design and apply
new business models to effectively compete in digital
ecosystems. Participants will explore how digital native
companies have gained strength in digital ecosystems
through their platforms and how legacy companies
can apply those insights to build new business models
of their own. The course will also highlight how legacy
companies can extend their traditional products
and services into digital platforms, how to compete
as platforms, and the costs of not having a platform
strategy in the modern digital era.
Design Thinking for Business
Professionals
Introduction
Design Thinking introduces the participant to the
design approach to problem solving and innovation.
Participants are led through the journey of ideation,
creativity, rapid prototyping, and experimentation.
Design Thinking changes the way businesses approach
the customer and leads to greater innovation.
Specialisation Courses
Participants select one Specialisation Course out of the three below:

Planning
Introduction
This course provides you with the principles of
digital marketing planning and the necessary steps
in building effective digital marketing strategies.
You will learn about various marketing tactics and
digital platforms, understand how to define &
research target audiences, set Goals & KPIs, as well
as understand how to create strategies, set targets
and assign budgets based on your research.
Artificial Intelligence: AI
Innovation for Business
Professionals
Introduction
This course focuses on the opportunities for
businesses to innovate using artificial intelligence.
While technology will be discussed, the course is
decidedly not a technical course. It is designed
for the business professional, emerging leader,
and leader who wants to better understand the
implications and impact of AI on the business
world, their industry, and their company. The
participant will begin to think through the
possibilities of AI in their organisation.
Artificial Intelligence: AI
Applications
Introduction
This course will teach you the fundamentals of Artificial
Intelligence (AI) as well as preparing you to recognise
opportunities to apply AI Applications within your
organisation. You will examine basic Machine Learning
models and develop an overview of the approaches
used to solve complex real world problems with AI
Applications.
Leading Digital Transformation
Introduction
This course focuses on the organisational changes that
are required for harnessing the power of technology.
Participants are introduced to the concept of digital
maturity, cultivating a digital environment, enabling
intentional collaboration, and fostering an experimental
mind-set.
Mobile Web Applications
Introduction
This course introduces participants to the theory and
techniques required to build Mobile Web Applications.
Mobile Web Applications have significant constraints
and differences with respect to traditional web
development and this course will prepare the learner for
this style of development by focusing on best practices
and established methodologies.
Specialisation Courses
In addition, participants select one more Specialisation Course out
of the five below:

Many of these Irish employers have also
separately hired from our previous Springboard+
programmes, alongside others including Deloitte,
Ebay, KPMG, and Vodafone.
Applications are invited from working professionals
with a level 8 qualification wishing to prepare for
digital leadership roles in their organisations.
The aim of this part-time programme is to develop
digital leadership and management skills and
knowledge so participants can enter or progress in
the following careers:
• Digital Product Managers
• Digital Marketing Managers
• Digital Transformation Leaders
• Digital Programme Managers
• Technology Leaders
• Digital Team Leaders
• Digital Strategists
• Digital Platform Managers
• Digital Evangelists
• Artificial Intelligence Initiative Team Leads
• Global Digital Marketers
• Digital Entrepreneurs and Start-Up Founders
Over the past three years in Ireland, employers of
participants taking similar programmes with Digital
Skills Global have included respected organisations
such as Accenture, Bank of America, CarTrawler,
EA Games, Facebook, Fexco, Fidelity Investments,
Google, IBM, Oracle, PayPal, Pramerica, Rothco,
Salesforce, Squarespace, Starwood Hotels, The
Irish Times, National Treasury Management
(NTMA), Titan Marketing, and WMware.
Career Opportunities

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94%
of past participants
recommend
Digital Skills Global
programmes
Why Choose Digital Skills Global Programmes
250+
projects developed
by participants for
Corporate Partners
85-95%
completion rate for
online courses
20,000
courses successfully
completed by
participants

Reach Your Career Goals with a Qualification
from a Top-ranked U.S. University:
Whether you are looking to advance your
career, change career direction or increase
your earning potential, you will complete the
programme with a qualification from Boston
College, a top-ranked U.S. university, to help
you reach your career goals.
Programme Benefits
Advance Your Career by Learning Trending
Skills:
Advance your career by learning the very latest
emerging technology and leadership skills and
developing the mind-set to become a digital
leader in today’s hyper-competitive economy.
Build a Portfolio of Real-world Digital
Projects to Accelerate Your Career:
Develop a portfolio of real-world digital
projects and challenges and showcase your
skills on your resume, LinkedIn account and to
your current or prospective employers.
Master the Skills to Become a Leader in the
Digital Age:
By working in cross-functional digital teams
on real-world projects, you will master the
communication and collaboration skills to
work in or lead online multi-location teams.
Join a Community of Digital Leaders:
You’ll be part of an online community and
benefit from the advice, support, insights and
experiences shared by your peers to help with
your assignments and project work.

In cross-functional teams, programme participants
undertake the digital innovation projects, either for
their own employer, or for organisations who are
Industry Partners of Digital Skills Global and Boston
College. Over 200 companies and organisations
have previously partnered in this Industry Partner
programme, including AIB, Bank of Ireland, Cisco,
UPC/Virgin Media, Dell EMC and VMware.
Team Coaching and Mentoring and Participant
Support
Coaching and Mentoring will support your
teamwork and project performance skills and
Participant Support to help you succeed on your
learning journey.
Digital Cross-Functional Teams
Work alongside team members from different
functions (Designers, Developers, Managers,
Marketers working together) during the cross-
functional team project.
Engaging Digital Content
Engage with high quality online video-based
classes with activities, workshops, live-classes, and
projects.
Flexible, Online Learning
Study flexibly online from anywhere in Ireland
and access high quality learning content with your
mobile device, tablet or desktop.
Real-world Projects
Work in cross-functional digital teams and develop
a portfolio of real-world digital projects and
challenges.
Our Learning Experience
Team Coaching
& Mentoring
100% Online
Team Projects

Introducing some of our Corporate Partners.
Digital Skills Academy works with multiple,
large organisations to expand digital talent
and capability including the following:
You’re going to meet
new people, learn new
skills, network and gain
confidence in your line of
work”
“The programme has
really helped me develop
my ideas, learn hard and
soft skills and played a
big part in getting my
foot in the door of my
current job.”
“From a career
perspective, it has helped
me as a leader to stand
out amongst the pool of
leaders at Dell EMC. “
Past Participant Testimonials
Matthew Atherfold
Director of People Insights
Dell EMC
Shane Murphy
UX Analyst
Accenture
Anna Lonergan
Senior Business Systems
Analyst
MetLife
Past Participants Reaching Their Career Goals

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Contact Us
Website:
Springboard.DigitalSkillsGlobal.com
Email:
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Phone:
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