Overview at a Glance

The Professional Diploma in Applied Alternative Investments offers professionals in the funds industry a chance to expand their expertise in the rapidly growing alternative assets market. With alternative investments such as hedge funds, commodities, private equity, structured products, and real asset investments like infrastructure becoming mainstream, this programme equips participants with the essential knowledge to thrive in this evolving sector.

Given the breadth of alternative assets the programme will appeal to professionals working in the funds industry who want to develop expertise in alternative investments.

Full Fee: €1,595 (per module)
€4,785 (x3 modules)

Network Members Fee: €1,196 (per module)
€3,588 (x3 modules)

Overview at a Glance

This programme is for those who work or aspire to work in a professional capacity within a compliance function in financial services. The Professional Diploma in Compliance is a level 7 qualification considered to be the benchmark qualification for compliance professionals.

Registrations are now open to attend the information session and learn more about the programme and the funding on offer.

Fees:

• Full Fess: €680 per module
• Network Memeber fees: €510 per module

Overview at a Glance

The Professional Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals in Financial Services is a level 7 UCD accredited programme designed for financial services professionals, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to navigate and lead in today’s financial markets, where AI tools and technologies are transforming the landscape.

The programme is designed to equip financial services professionals with the knowledge and skills to navigate and lead in today’s financial markets, where AI tools and technologies are transforming the landscape. You’ll learn how to optimise workflows, stay ahead of regulatory changes, and drive real, impactful innovation within your organisation.

In particular, the programme will be of interest to:

Professionals who are engaged, or aspire to be engaged, in AI-related tasks, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and support team objectives through foundational AI-driven solutions.

Professionals seeking to broaden their understanding and skills to support the safe, secure, and effective implementation of AI across business operations.

Professionals who want to future-proof their career by building foundational skills in AI techniques shaping the industry now.

Full Fee: €680 p/module

Network Members Fee: €510 p/module

Overview at a Glance

The Professional Diploma in Artificial Intelligence Management in Financial Services is a level 9 UCD accredited programme aimed at both specialists and leaders responsible for AI deployment or managing AI teams.

The programme is designed to meet the needs of individuals aiming to deepen their knowledge of and insights (theory and practice) on AI in general and AI management in financial services. It focuses on AI developments within financial services and FinTech firms providing insights on issues which are key to AI management such as ethical and privacy concerns, how these are managed along with considering appropriate AI governance frameworks needed to ensure that the firm’s AI is operating in a responsible and safe manner.

In particular, the programme will be of interest to:

• Managers interested in developing or deepening their knowledge in the area of AI

• Managers interested in understanding the potential of AI to enhance business operations

• Managers who want to be able to apply AI to their corporate strategy and business transformation.

It will also be of interest to individuals currently holding a non-Artificial Intelligence (AI) managerial position, seeking to enhance their AI managerial career ambition and acquiring the pertinent AI management theory and practice, along with the required competencies and capabilities.

Full Fee: €1,810 p/module

Network Members Fee: €1,358p/module

Overview at a Glance

The Professional Diploma in Artificial Intelligence Models and Programming in Financial Services is a level 9, UCD-accredited programme designed specifically for non-technical leaders in the financial services industry. This course will help you unlock the full potential of AI, enabling you to drive innovation, stay ahead of the competition, and meet the evolving demands of your sector.

Tailored for professionals responsible for developing and implementing AI strategies, this programme offers an in-depth understanding of AI models and the underlying code that powers them. It is designed to support you in deepening your knowledge and building the confidence to leverage AI technology in a strategic and responsible manner.

Full Fee: €1,810 p/module

Network Members Fee: €1,358 p/module

Overview at a Glance

This programme is relevant to professionals working in any area of financial services, be it fintech, banking, credit union, pensions, insurance etc. It provides a comprehensive understanding of key technologies such as AI, blockchain, and digital money, equipping participants to navigate and lead in an increasingly digitized financial landscape. It is relevant regardless of specialism, career stage, or organisational level from senior management to operations level.

Full Fee: €605 (per module)
€1,815 (x3 modules)

Network Members Fee: €454 (per module)
€1,362 (x3 modules)

Overview at a Glance

While financial services organisations have begun to embark on their digital transformation journeys, there are challenges. Legacy systems, processes, and crucially, thought leadership have significant impact on the success of transformation initiatives. Client and customers’ expectations and business efficiencies are the two big drivers that are dominating the digital transformation agenda. This programme is designed to give you the skills to succeed in the opportunistic environment that digital transformation presents, by enabling you to create a strategic transformation approach and to build a dynamic and agile culture in your team, unit or enterprise.

Full Fee: €1,760 (per module)
€5,280 (x3 modules)

Network Members Fee: €1,320 (per module)
€3,960 (x3 modules)

Overview at a Glance

The Professional Diploma in Sustainable Finance for Governance, Risk and Compliance Professionals is the first programme of its kind globally. The Diploma forms part of the continuing effort to address the talent gap in sustainable finance and build Ireland’s capacity as a global leader in sustainable finance.

Full Fee: €680 (per module)
€2,040 (x3 modules)

Network Members (Early bird fee): €340 (per module)
€1,020 (x3 modules)

Overview at a Glance

This MSc in Compliance course will provide participants with the multi-disciplinary skills to participate more effectively in the ever-changing world of compliance management. It is targeted at those who wish to understand a more practical application of compliance best practice.

The design of the course has been influenced by extensive discussions with industry and compliance  professionals. Modules will be taught by recognised leaders in the particular subject / module areas.

The emphasis in the course will be on the application of key concepts to enhance the skills of participants and to create a learning forum where wisdom and insights can be dissected and shared.

Full Fees: From  €1,645 P/module

Network Members Fee: From €1,234 P/module