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Solas FET Micro-Qualifications

Upskill your employees to future-proof your business

Further Education and Training (FET) micro-qualifications are short, accredited, and highly subsidised upskilling programmes for enterprises and employees. Typically, the total learning time amounts to 50 hours, consisting of tutor training and self-directed learning. All FET micro-qualifications are delivered locally through the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) nationwide and are provided under the Skills to Advance upskilling initiative.

Who is it for?

Employers and employees looking to access bite-sized, accredited upskilling programmes in emerging skill areas, such as sustainability/green skills, digital business, market innovation and more.

You may be eligible if:

  • You are a small, medium or large enterprise
  • You are in employment

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
 


What do you get?

  • Targeted upskilling designed collaboratively between SOLAS, ETBs, enterprise, and sectoral partner
  • Bite-sized training, completed in approximately 50 hours
  • Local training delivered via the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) nationwide
  • Flexible programme delivery - available in person, online or via blended formats
  • Flexible course schedule, designed to fit the operating needs of the business
  • Fully accredited skills (NFQ levels 5 & 6)
  • Highly subsidised training, offered at little or no cost

What can it be used for?

For employers:

  • Future-proof your business by upskilling in emerging areas
  • Boost productivity, efficiency, agility and competitiveness
  • Overcome challenges and seize new business opportunities
  • Employee development and retention

For employees:

  • Gain new, accredited skills in a short time commitment
  • Expand opportunities for career progression
  • Adapt to a changing job market
  • Enhance existing skills for more efficient working
     

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