Leading AI Strategy
Technology Ireland Digital Skillnet
University of Galway
€850, duration not stated, intermediate (our assessment), NFQ Level 9, 5 ECTS. Next: Jan 2027. Last verified 4 Oct 2026.
For experienced graduates with prior AI knowledge who want to track where AI research and industry are heading. Covering recommender systems, reinforcement learning, explainable AI and reproducibility in a 12-week online award (NFQ Level 9, 5 ECTS) is the standout. Caveats: €850 with no subsidised rate mentioned, you need a Level 7 or 8 degree plus 3 years' experience, and applications close 7 December 2026. For deeper hands-on work, see Advanced Machine Learning (Micro-credential).
Jake Boland, editor
Online 12-week University of Galway micro-credential (NFQ Level 9, 5 ECTS) on current AI trends and future directions in research and industry, including recommender systems, reinforcement learning, reproducibility, technology readiness, explainable AI, and applications in drug discovery and social good.
Developers and engineers, Data scientists and analysts.
Over 21; Level 7 or 8 degree plus 3 years' experience; prior AI knowledge required.
€850. €850 as shown. No subsidised rate mentioned on provider page.
Certificate: University of Galway micro-credential (5 ECTS, NFQ Level 9).
Next: Jan 2027.
Starts January 2027; applications close 7 December 2026, 5pm.
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