Certificate in Emerging Digital Technologies
Embrace tomorrow’s tech, today.
In recent years, technology has emerged as one of the most critical factors in the success, and failure, of any business. These emerging technologies, although empowering, can be a disruptive force, impacting industries and markets in multiple, unforeseen ways.
Many business owners, managers, and decision-makers struggle to identify the right technologies to positively impact their business and drive the bottom line. Those who aim to stay ahead of the curve and capitalise on market opportunities must be able to comprehend emerging technologies and their true business and societal impact.
Through our 12-week online Certificate in Emerging Digital Technologies, you will gain a deep understanding of technologies such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, IoT, blockchain, fintech, robotics, and virtual/augmented/mixed reality, and how they can be utilised to create opportunities within your industry.
Now is the time to prepare for the future. Equip yourself with the skills to make better informed business decisions, while also strengthening your career prospects.
This Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet programme is cofunded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union. Click here to learn more about how the EU provides funding for a broad range of projects and programmes in Ireland.
- Fully online and runs for 1 semester / 12 weeks
- Live online lectures scheduled 2 evenings per week, with 2 hours per lecture.
- Online classes: Tuesdays and Thursday 18.00 – 20.00
- Additional 2 hours minimum of nonscheduled self-paced directed e-learning before classes.
- Classes are anticipated to commence on September 23rd; however, this will be confirmed once NCI finalises the semester timetables. All applicants will be informed promptly if any changes are expected.
This course is targeted at non-computing professionals who wish to understand the latest emerging digital technologies and how to integrate them into their workplace. Applicants may be from IT or non-computing backgrounds.
The course is taught over one semester and is delivered completely online through both synchronous and asynchronous directed activities using state-of-the-art technologies and teaching techniques to support the virtual classroom.
The course is fully online and runs for a 12-week semester. The programme is delivered via synchronous and asynchronous directed activities, using state-of-the-art technologies and teaching techniques to support the virtual classroom.
Live online lectures will be scheduled 2x evenings per week, with 2x hours per lecture. The classes are recorded and made available, but attendance is strongly advised as class engagement and group work is a key aspect of this course.
There will be an additional 2x hours of nonscheduled self-paced directed e-Learning, consisting of short videos, recommended reading, and tutorial exercises. Students are encouraged to engage with this content each week before their live class to build an understanding and to prompt questions.
The course consists of two modules, Digital Business Transformation and Emerging Digital Technologies. Upon completion of this programme, you will have acquired a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge that will enable you to perform various roles and tasks within your industry.
Module 1: Digital Business Transformation
Some of the key module content delivered includes:
- Fundamentals of Transformation
- Overview of approaches utilised by leading management consulting companies
- Six guiding principles of DBT: transformation, holistic, response, innovation, value, enterprise
- Benchmarking tools
- Governance, business strategy, business models
- Leadership mindset, workforce culture
- Value creation and measurement
- Key stages of the DBT continuum and key stakeholders to involve
- Prototyping with emerging technologies
- Key metrics for assessment of DBT success
On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Investigate methodologies to assess the impact of market and societal forces salient to digital business transformation
- Identify core principles, frameworks and tools for digital business transformation that make use of emerging technologies to support stakeholders
- Specify, analyse, design and implement a solution that makes use of emerging digital technologies and theory of digital business transformation for a practical business case study
- Explain and justify the use and application of emerging digital technologies for a project
Assessment for Module 1 – Digital Business Transformation is based on 100% continuous individual assessment, consisting of two assignment submissions and covering the complete module curriculum.
Module 2: Emerging Digital Technologies
Some of the key module content delivered includes:
- Cloud Computing and Data Analytics for Business
- Key AI definitions/concepts and business benefits of AI
- Introduction to FinTech and FinTech categories
- Introduction to Kinematics, Autonomous systems and Computer vision
- Security Fundamentals
- IT Law and Ethics
- IoT concepts and standards
- Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality
- Impact Assessment of Digital Emerging Technologies
- Integration of Emerging Digital Technologies in Business
On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Understand the significant role of emerging digital technologies and their relevance to contemporary business practice.
- Discriminate between relevant emerging digital technologies and distinguish their?key definitions and components.
- Assess and analyse the impact of emerging digital technologies across a variety of industries.
- Evaluate industry-agnostic approaches and methodologies for integrating emerging digital technologies to innovate, automate and/or simplify business practice.
Assessment for Module 2 – Emerging Digital Technologies is based on a 100% group project, consisting of two submission parts during the semester and will cover the complete module curriculum.
We recommend all students watch the information webinar recording below to learn more about the course and hear from a previous learner about their experience.
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Academic Eligibility
A minimum of a Level 6 qualification on the NFQ (National Framework of Qualifications) is required for standard entry.
For candidates who do not meet this minimum entry requirement, the college operates a Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) scheme whereby applicants may be considered based on relevant work or other experiences.
For applicants whose first language is not English, please note the English language entry requirements.
Fees
Full course fee: €1,700
Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet grant: €401
Subsidised course fee: €1,299*
Subsidised fees are only available to eligible* applicants.
*Funding Eligibility
Applicants must be working in a private or commercial semi-state organisation registered in the Republic of Ireland (Business, Consultant, Freelancer) to avail of the grant-aided fees. As a government-funded training network, we can only support those meeting these criteria with funding towards courses.
Public sector employees, non-profits, or charitable organisations that do not meet our funding criteria may apply privately for the full course fee once places are available.
Are you currently unemployed?
Unfortunately, due to our funding parameters, we are unable to accept unemployed applicants for either funded or private places. However, we encourage you to explore Future in Tech, which offers upskilling opportunities specifically designed for job seekers. You can find more details here: https://futureintech.ie/ or some of our fully funded offerings https://ictskillnet.ie/fully-funded-courses/
Once you have received your offer of a place on the course, please be aware that we have a limited number of subsidised places available. Due to high demand, we cannot hold places without payment. To ensure fairness, priority for these places will be granted to those who have both completed full payment of the subsidised fee and are deemed eligible by the college or training provider.
Please review the eligibility and fees information above, and proceed with an enquiry or application via buttons on this page. The Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet team will follow up with you to confirm your eligibility.
Once your application has been screened by Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet, you will be directed to NCI to complete your official college application. At this stage, you will be required to submit your CV, transcripts, and English language test results (if applicable) for academic assessment.
Please note: NCI is the final decision-maker regarding acceptance onto the course, while Technology Ireland ICT Skillnet acts solely as the funding provider. Successful applicants will become official NCI students and will be required to adhere to NCI’s policies and procedures.
Important: Due to high demand each year, the course will close once capacity is reached. We strongly recommend taking prompt action once you receive notification from us.
Student Testimonial
The challenge faced by the majority of decision makers is attempting to understand which technologies will beneficially impact business and deliver value to the bottom line. Watch our testimonial video with John O’Shanahan, Managing Director at LeanBPI, as he explains how the online and part-time Certificate in Emerging Digital Technologies course helped him, and his business, facilitate a tech-driven digital transformation.
