Micro-Credentials at DCU
DCU Short Courses
Dublin City University's short courses offer an engaging and flexible learning experience designed to equip participants with skills for professional development and lifelong learning. These courses are tailored to meet the needs of various audiences, from educators and industry professionals to individuals looking to enhance their personal or workplace competencies.
DCU Courses on FutureLearn
| Title | Description | Duration (weeks) | Weekly Study Hours | Delivery |
| The EU in Changing Times | Delve into the EU’s methods for managing crises and fostering recovery with this one-week course by Dublin City University. | 1 | 4 | 100% Online |
| The European Union: Crisis and Recovery | This course will develop your understanding of the recent history of the European Union and its prospects for the future. | 4 | 4 | 100% Online |
| A Digital Edge: Essentials for the Online Learner | Thrive at university and build the skills you need to get the most out of online, digital and hybrid university learning. | 4 | 3 | 100% Online |
| Inside Digital Higher Education: Self-Assessment Guide for Educators | Learn how to respond to the changing digital learning landscape and gain the skills needed for self-assessment in education. | 2 | 3 | 100% Online |
| Online Abuse in Sport | Learn about online abuse in sports on this course with Dublin City University and the FIA's United Against Online Abuse Campaign. | 3 | 2 | 100% Online |
| Irish 101: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture | Get an introduction to Ireland’s culture by learning the basics of the Irish language. | 4 | 4 | 100% Online |
| Irish 102: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture | Find out how to speak, write and understand basic words, phrases and dialogues in Irish. | 4 | 4 | 100% Online |
| Irish 103: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture | Learn to talk about occupations, daily life and personal skills in this third introductory course on the Irish language. | 4 | 4 | 100% Online |
| Irish 104: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture | Learn to talk about arrangements and give commands, whilst discovering the role of women in Irish myths and legends. | 4 | 4 | 100% Online |
| Irish 105: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture | Deepen your understanding of Irish culture and language, exploring new conversational subjects such as the family and pastimes. | 4 | 4 | 100% Online |
| Irish 106: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture | Delve deeper into Irish language and culture. You’ll explore past and future tenses - plus new subjects, like food and drink. | 4 | 4 | 100% Online |
| Irish 107: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture | Continue on your Irish language journey and explore conversational themes and gain new insights into Irish culture and language. | 4 | 4 | 100% Online |
| Irish 108: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture | Build on your existing knowledge of the Irish language and culture; cover topics like giving directions and making arrangements. | 4 | 4 | 100% Online |
| Irish 201: An Introduction to Irish Language and Culture | Learn about the rich culture found in the Irish language while developing your spoken, reading, listening and writing skills. | 4 | 4 | 100% Online |
| Irish 202: Irish Language and Culture for Adults | Develop your ability to speak and write in the Irish language and learn more about traditional Irish culture and mythology. | 4 | 4 | 100% Online |
| Irish 203: Irish Language and Culture for Adults | Develop your Irish language skills whilst discovering Irish culture with Dublin City University. | 4 | 4 | 100% Online |
| Irish 204: Irish Language and Culture for Adults | Discover the wonders of the Irish language and the rich history of Irish culture in this language course for adults. | 4 | 4 | 100% Online |
| Irish 205: Irish language and Culture for Adults | Develop your Irish language skills while exploring the richness of Irish culture. | 4 | 4 | 100% Online |
DigiAdvance Courses
The DigiAdvance project aims to address digital skills gaps in the SME sector through the provision of low-cost, demand-driven, tailored training in key digital technologies for SME owners, managers and employees. Learn more about the DigiAdvance project here.
| Title | Description | Total Study Hours | Delivery | Price | Registration Deadline | Start Date |
| Blockchain Challenges and Issues | In this course, we will analyse technical challenges in blockchain, such as scalability and transaction speed. We’ll explore research on improving speed and scalability without compromising security and examine blockchain interoperability solutions and initiatives. Additionally, we’ll address issues like energy consumption and talent shortages in the industry. |
4 | 100% Online | €180 | 30/12/2024 | From 30/09/2024 |
| Blockchain Promises and Societal Impacts | In this course, we will explore some blockchain societal impacts and discuss the findings of a study by Stanford University. We will detail five different sectors by discussing the Stanford study findings and highlight some initiatives as well as the challenges facing the adoption of blockchain in these sectors. | 4 | 100% Online | €180 | 30/12/2024 | From 30/09/2024 |
| Data Representation Fundamentals | For computer systems to learn from experience they need information from the outside world structured in a way that is better suited to how they learn. To do so effectively, we must explore different means of representing common types of information such as images, video, sensors and text. In this course, we will explore useful ways of doing exactly that. | 4 | 100% Online | €180 | 30/12/2024 | From 30/09/2024 |
| Data Representation Real World | In this course, we’ll explore real-world machine learning tasks through practical data representation examples. We’ll cover feature representations for images, text, and time series data, emphasizing the significance of this stage in the machine learning development process. | 4 | 100% Online | €180 | 30/12/2024 | From 30/09/2024 |
| Deep Learning | In this course, we explore neural networks as we investigate how they work in deep learning. We will examine the basic ideas and concepts in deep learning and how this branch of machine learning is changing our lives. | 4 | 100% Online | €180 | 30/12/2024 | From 30/09/2024 |
| Neural Networks | Neural networks are one of the most exciting approaches to machine learning currently available to practitioners. Learn how simple computational units coarsely modelled on the neurons in biological brains can give rise to super-human levels of recognition and performance in a wide variety of machine learning tasks. | 4 | 100% Online | €180 | 30/12/2024 | From 30/09/2024 |
| Obstacles Facing Blockchain Emergence | In this course, we will examine how the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) conflict with blockchain’s data immutability principle and the problems caused by the lack of central governance, particularly in the financial sector. We will also discuss blockchain security issues like crypto-exchange hacks and cultural issues, including blockchain’s negative reputation due to fraud and hacking. Finally, we will address the lack of awareness, cooperation, and understanding of blockchain technology, especially among small and medium-sized companies. |
4 | 100% Online | €180 | 30/12/2024 | From 30/09/2024 |