Creative Futures Academy (CFA) is a groundbreaking partnership between three leading creative institutions – the National College of Art and Design (NCAD), University College Dublin (UCD), and the Institute of Art Design + Technology (IADT) – CFA is a new approach to higher education.

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Across state-of-the-art facilities, CFA offers short, part and full-time accredited courses in flexible, hybrid formats (online and in person) for practising artists and creative professionals looking to upskill in arts, media and design. These new, accessible programmes reflect a dynamic and rapidly-advancing industry, and draw from a deep understanding of the creative sector.

CFA offers a host of highly-experienced academics, contributors and guests that are shaping the future of learning. If you are looking to gain a specific qualification or develop expertise and new skills to progress your career, CFA’s industry-led professional development programmes are the perfect fit.