Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy

Study Innovation in Healthcare, Leadership and Management Essentials or Design Thinking for Healthcare and avail of an 80% subsidy.

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Award Micro-credential – 5 ECTS

Delivery Online – Part-time – 5 weeks

Next start date September/October 2026

These courses are funded by the Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy 2026 programme and fees are subsidised at 80% for all eligible learner categories. These are not Springboard+ funded courses.

Applications closing: Monday, 6 July 2026, 5pm (Dublin time).

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Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy courses

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Innovation in Healthcare (HEA-funded) Micro-credential

Explore key concepts in innovation within healthcare and develop the skills and criticality required for creativity and entrepreneurship.

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Leadership and Management Essentials (HEA-funded) Micro-credential

Enhance your critical, evaluative, and reflective skills in assessing the nature, role, and challenges of leading and managing while supporting the well-being of healthcare professionals.

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Design Thinking for Healthcare (HEA-funded) Micro-credential

Explore design thinking in healthcare, using tools and insights to create patient-centric solutions and adaptable strategies for addressing complex challenges.

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For queries related to this Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy 2026 course, please contact micro.lfs@rcsi.ie.

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Discover how RCSI's rich history, expansive alumni network, and dedicated focus on healthcare education can propel your career forward.

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Why study at RCSI?

We understand that healthcare practice requires a lifelong commitment to learning and that this can be challenging for healthcare professionals with busy and professional lives. Our programmes have been designed to maximise flexibility and convenience for postgraduate learners, while continuing to advance their knowledge and accelerate career progression.

Flexible online learning

Ensuring minimal disruption to your work-life commitments, we provide interactive and flexible online healthcare programmes – designed for every career stage.

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As an RCSI Postgraduate student, you will become part of an international learning community – join a multidisciplinary alumni network of over 35,000 graduates.

Expert faculty

Learn from leading academics and expert practitioners, who are committed to creating inclusive and dynamic learning environments for busy healthcare professionals.

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Immerse yourself in case-based and research-driven education, as RCSI integrates the latest cutting-edge research and innovation into every programme offering.

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