Why study for a Professional Academy Diploma?
Set your CV alight

Wherever you are in your career, there’s always more to learn. Whether you’re on a path of continued professional advancement or looking to meet mandatory training requirements, we’ll help you develop and demonstrate the specialist skills and knowledge that will set you apart from the competition.
Plus, on many courses you can learn anytime, anywhere with our quality interactive online courses and Learning Management System (LMS).
CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO
REALISE YOUR POTENTIAL
A Professional Academy Diploma can open up a whole new world of career opportunities and business ventures. These short courses are an ideal way to develop your expertise with current, practical skills that are recognised by employers.
On our Professional Academy Diploma courses, you’ll meet like-minded people with similar goals to yours; people to learn from and learn with. We encourage group discussions and exercises, collaboration, networking, and mutual support.
UCD PROFESSIONAL
ACADEMY DIPLOMAS
Our Professional Academy Diplomas are designed to help you build career momentum. Developed with industry thought leaders and specialists, our short courses teach practical, applied skills to support you to achieve your career and business goals. Professional Academy Diplomas are perfect for career-minded learners wishing to advance their professional skills and prospects, not just their academic credentials.
The Professional Academy is in an independent wholly owned part of UCD, designed to address the need for skills development in the workforce. Our courses are widely accepted by employers and many learners are sponsored to study by their organisation. They don’t lead to a traditional university award such as a degree or a masters.
For full details of our certifications and governance, click here.
“The course curriculum and practical approach equipped me with the skills, tools and knowledge necessary to confidently succeed in today’s digital landscape. I highly recommend UCD Professional Academy to anyone seeking top-tier education in digital product management!"
Judy Ehiguese,
Digital Product Management
