This course is free/ funded under the Springboard+ Initiative. Those interested in studying this course must apply directly through the Springboard website and must meet eligibility criteria. For further information, visit http://springboardcourses.ie The Higher Diploma has been developed in partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE) Cyber Defense Center. The modules, content and delivery have been created in collaboration with HPE to ensure that the required skillset is available to all organisations to implement cybersecurity risk and compliance. This major award aims to educate IT practitioners in risks associated with protecting an organisation against cyber-attacks.
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Higher Diploma |
| Course Duration | 1 year |
| Course Time | Full-time |
| Course Fee | 6200 |
| Entry Requirements | The minimum entry requirement is a Level 8 major award or equivalent in a non-cognate area. The applicant must have a working knowledge of Information Technology as evidenced by a level 8 standard or equivalent non-cognate area or relevant work experience. ATU is committed to the principles of transparency, equity and fairness in recognition of prior learning (RPL) and to the principle of valuing all learning regardless of the mode or place of its acquisition. Recognition of Prior Learning may be used to gain access to this programme in accordance with ATU's Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Applicants for RPL will be provided with application guidance. |
| Career Path | Data Analytics/Data Science is a growing area of employment, with significant future growth also anticipated. This is well established in various national skills bulletins (e.g. Expert Group on Future Skills Needs). |

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