Learning & Skills Development for Business Micro-Qualifications

In a fast-changing, globally competitive world, learning and skills development is a strategic investment that keeps businesses agile, competitive, and future-ready. Under the Skills to Advance initiative, your local Education and Training Board (ETB) is delivering micro-qualifications in Learning & Skills Development for Business.

Why enrol in a Learning and Skills Development micro-qualification?

To thrive in a rapidly changing world, people and businesses need to continually invest in skills development to remain future-focused and competitive.

Learning & Skills Development micro-qualifications provide the skills and insights needed to develop employees and teams that can adapt and thrive. Participants will gain practical expertise in identifying skills gaps, planning effective employee development, and creating learning strategies that support business growth, productivity, and long-term success.

Are the programmes accredited?

Yes, these 3 micro-qualifications are accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and are offered at level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

The Learning & Skills Development micro-qualifications on offer:

Skills Planning for Business

This programme equips participants with the knowledge, skills and competence to link skills development to business strategy. Participants explore how to align skills initiatives with core objectives, identify priority skills needs, and shape practical plans that support organisational performance.

Skills Solutions for Business

This micro-qualification supports participants to effectively plan the delivery of skills development within their organisations. Participants will gain practical knowledge in training design, delivery methods, funding opportunities, and workforce development strategies, helping them align learning programmes with business goals and performance needs.

Skills Strategy for Business

This programme equips participants with the skills and tools to successfully establish a skills development strategy that aligns with the organisation’s growth objectives. Participants will learn how to build a business case for skills investment, align learning initiatives with organisational objectives, engage key stakeholders, and measure the impact of skills development activities to demonstrate the value of investing in workforce development.

Where are these programmes delivered?

These programmes are delivered by ETBs in your region and can be facilitated in-person, online or via blended learning formats to meet the needs of participants and their employers.

For more information about these programmes, or to enrol, contact your local ETB.