This holiday season, to reflect on our impactful initiatives over the last 12 months, we created a social campaign titled ‘TechTidings – Celebrating a year of tech training’, with each daily post highlighting a milestone for businesses looking to grow, professionals looking to further their careers, and jobseekers looking to find a new start in tech.
The common thread running through each Tech Tiding is that they all live and breathe our mission to help individuals and organisations build the critical technology skills needed to succeed, and to realise their full potential. Scroll down the page to explore them all!
First Irish Master’s in Sustainable Cloud Computing launched
In July of 2025, Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet came together with Technological University Dublin to launch the MSc in Sustainable Cloud Computing – the first of it’s kind in Ireland. The MSc is a pioneering 2-year part-time and online programme that responds to growing industry demand for cloud professionals with expertise in financial operations (FinOps) and environmental sustainability.
Unveiled at Liberty IT’s state-of-the-art office, the launch of the programme marks a major step forward in developing the next generation of cloud leaders equipped to manage hybrid and multi-cloud environments, while addressing cost efficiency and carbon impact. Join our Master’s in January and learn to power tomorrow’s cloud, responsibly.
Award Winning Academic and Industry Support
We continue to support the Research Ireland Centre for Research Training in Foundations of Data Science (CRT), empowering the next generation of data scientists through comprehensive training and research opportunities.
A notable highlight this year was during the delivery of the 6th CRT Winter Symposium for the initiative, where Dave Feenan, Network Director of Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet received an award for ‘Exceptional Contribution and Dedication’. Read more about this achievement.
180+ Professionals start journey to become Masters of AI
From orientation to innovation. We were very excited to welcome the class of 2027 to begin one or other of our 2-year part-time Master’s in AI, over 180 students in total!
The learners come from a wide range of backgrounds – engineering and software development to data science and business – but all share a common goal: to deepen their expertise in artificial intelligence and to prepare for high-impact roles.
The National MSc in Artificial Intelligence, delivered with University of Limerick, and the MSc in Computer Science [Artificial Intelligence], delivered with University of Galway and ICHEC have both become flagship examples of how academia and industry can collaborate to address Ireland’s growing demand for AI talent.
7th cohort started and 1,500+ unemployed learners upskilled through Future in Tech
Our Future in Tech jobseeker support initiative for 2025 got underway in November with a full cohort, after we had over 900 applicants for our 3x pathways in Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Data Analytics.
This 1-year upskilling initiative, funded through the Skillnet Ireland Skills Connect initiative, is on its 7th intake since 2020. It has so far supported over 1,500 people to become the tech talent of tomorrow. We wish all the learners this year the best of luck.
If you want to know more about how it could benefit you as a learner or benefit your company by providing mentorship, visit the Future in Tech website.
960+ companies selected Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet as a strategic training partner
Over 960 companies from all over Ireland have taken part in training with Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet in 2025, supporting their staff with personal and professional development opportunties. These companies were able to access impactful, subsidised training via our academic partners and bespoke training events.
Founding Partner of national industry working group for Quantum
The quantum era is on the horizon, and Ireland is taking bold steps to ensure it is not just a participant, but a leader in this emerging field. Recognising the need for industry collaboration and proactive strategy, Quantum Ireland was officially launched on 14th April 2025 at Trinity Business School, bringing together almost 200 passionate professionals and researchers, united by a shared vision for a thriving quantum ecosystem.
A working group of key stakeholders spanning academia, industry, and government, Quantum Ireland is poised to drive the growth of a dynamic local quantum ecosystem in response to Ireland’s national Quantum 2030 strategy. Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet is a proud supporting organisation of Quantum Ireland. For more, read our interview with Dr. Michael Dascal, Founder and Chair of Quantum Ireland.
€1.45m+ invested by companies in training
In 2025, companies across Ireland made a bold statement about the future: investing over €1.45 million in training with Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet.
This milestone reflects the unwavering commitment of Ireland’s tech sector to developing world-class talent, fueling innovation and strengthening Ireland’s position as a global tech leader. Thank you to all the organisations who partnered with us this year – together, we’re driving change by developing skills.
30+ network & learn events, bringing professionals together to connect and innovate
In 2025, our 30+ networking events – covering the likes of our techBREK series and industry stakeholder events – gave professionals a space to connect, compare notes and spark new ideas.
We were honoured to deliver a lot of these events with key ecosystem partners, like Microsoft, AI Ireland, Mastercard, Dublin Regional Skills Forum, Enterprise Ireland and Iasa, as well as with our sister Skillnet Ireland networks like Tech Industry Alliance Skillnet and BioPhamaChem Skillnet.
From AI and leadership to resilience and future skills, these sessions brought SMEs, multinationals and industry steering groups into the same room to collaborate, not compete. Our focus is always on supporting people and teams, creating trusted spaces where conversations turn into partnerships, fresh thinking and real impact for Ireland’s tech ecosystem.
“My goal is to gain clarity on what true leadership really entails.”
In September of 2025, we welcomed a new cohort to our two-year, part-time and part-funded Master’s in Leadership, Innovation & Technology, delivered in partnership with Technological University Dublin.
The group brought together experienced professionals from a range of industries, who want to turn strategy into measurable change. One of our incoming learners, Tushar Gawande, AI & Data Engineering Manager in healthcare services, told us what we was hoping to gain from the course.
If you want to build real-world leadership and innovation skills that deliver impact at work, join us in 2026 where we will be celebrating 20 years of the Master’s in Leadership, Innovation & Technology!
“Web3 has the potential to change how we work, how we play, and how we interact with vital services.”
A landmark report launched at the Blockchain Ireland Summit in 2025 outlined Ireland’s significant potential to become a global hub for Web3 development.
Titled Industry Insights Report on Web3: Building a Skills and Talent Pipeline for the Coming Web3 Decade, the research was spearheaded by Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet in partnership with Dublin City University (DCU), Atlantic Technological University (ATU), and Technology Ireland Ibec, funded under the Skillnet Ireland Industry Insights series.
The report sets out a roadmap for how Ireland can lead the next evolution of the internet – one defined by decentralisation, smart contracts, tokenised economies, and self-sovereign digital identity. Speaking about the launch, Una Fitzpatrick (Director, Technology Ireland) said “Web3 has the potential to change how we work, how we play, and how we interact with vital services, for the betterment of all.” Read more about the Web 3.0 report.
2,400+ learners engaged in training with Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet
Over 2,400 professionals across Ireland, from various industries and functions, have trained with us in 2025, looking to improve their skills, grow their career prospects and network with their professional peers.
A strong reminder that no matter what stage you are at in business or your career, there is always more to learn.
If you’re considering upskilling, or looking to plan your talent development strategy for 2026, make sure to explore our range courses or speak to our team about bespoke training options.
Looking ahead to our 20th Anniversary
With 19 remarkable years behind us and our 20th anniversary arriving in 2026, we look forward to celebrating our history, and our future, with you. Thank you for being part of the journey so far.
As we unwrap these tech treasures, we celebrate not just our own growth, but the growth of the Irish tech sector and the development of talented tech professionals across the country in numerous industry sectors.
We hope these snapshots ignite a passion for tech talent development for you, or your team, as we head into the new year.
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