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Upskill Your Engineering Career

​In today's rapidly changing workforce, micro-credentials have become a powerful tool for professionals to stay competitive and adapt to technological, economic, and societal shifts. These short, accredited learning modules, promoted by Dublin City University (DCU), offer a flexible and innovative path to skill development, helping learners stay ahead in their careers.

Micro-credentials hold the key to unlocking the full potential of modern professionals. By fostering dynamic collaborations between higher education and industry, these accredited programs equip learners with critical skills needed to thrive in a constantly evolving work environment.

Investing in micro-credential programs allows professionals to future-proof their careers, remaining agile and responsive to the ongoing changes reshaping the workforce. Offered in various formats, including online, blended, and on-site learning, these short, accredited modules are approved for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) by Engineers Ireland and provide credits through the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).

Delivered by leading experts in their fields, DCU’s micro-credentials uphold the high standards of education and quality assurance for which the university is known.

DCU's modules include the following:

  • Solid state electronic & semiconductor devices;

  • Wireless/mobile communications;

  • Energy system decarbonisation;

  • Manufacturing systems simulation;

  • Mathematical techniques and problem solving;

  • Nanoelectronics technology;

  • Network performance;

  • OOP with embedded systems;

  • Photonic devices;

  • Product design, development & value analysis;

  • Real-time digital signal processing (DSP);

  • Advanced manufacturing for industry 4.0;

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Find out more and apply at: https://www.dcu.ie/micro-credentials