Course Summary
As part of the European Union’s ambition to achieve climate neutrality and digital competitiveness, this course focuses on how creative sectors are evolving toward a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and technologically advanced future.
As a learner, you will develop the ability to critically assess the role of digital innovation in shaping industry practices while addressing key social, economic, and environmental responsibilities. The course introduces you to important concepts such as the circular economy, ethical considerations in a digital world, and the impact of technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Big Data on sustainability within the CCI.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
An undergraduate qualification level 7 degree in a cognate discipline. Those without this qualification may be considered provided they can demonstrate Level 7 Degree equivalence, which can be verified through the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process.
Application Details
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* This course offers a micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy (LFS). Applicants interested in the LFS must apply via: https://springboardcourses.ie
Application Date:
17/08/2026
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
