Undergraduate Diploma in Software Design
Learn Key Institute · MQF 5 · IT & Computing · 1 year · Full-time · Blended · Starts October 13, 2026
Get Qualified
After funding
€630
Level
MQF 5 – Undergraduate diploma/certificate
Duration
2 years (3000 hours) · Full-time (evening)
Delivery
Blended
Entry requirements
MQF Level 4 qualification in software design, IT, computing or a…
Full entry requirements
MQF Level 4 qualification in software design, IT, computing or a related field; IELTS 6.0 if English is not a first language
How to claim your funding, step by step · what to have ready and the details for the form
Your application pack
When to apply, what to have ready, and the details to copy into the official form. You submit it yourself.
Apply before your course ends – on or before the last day of the course, through Jobsplus's online form. Late applications are refused. MySkills isn't open to the self-employed. Then claim your refund within 6 months of the course ending, once you have your certificate.
When you apply
When you claim
Details for the form
- Training provider
- Learn Key Institute
- Course
- Undergraduate Higher Diploma in Software Design and AI
- Course fee (excl. VAT)
- €8,500
- Refund if employed (80%)
- €5,000
- Refund if not employed (100%)
- €5,000
- Duration / mode
- 2 years (3000 hours) · Full-time (evening)
The course must cost at least €100 (excl. VAT) and be paid by you. The refund is capped at €5,000.
Both schemes are for fees you pay yourself: if your employer pays for the course (e.g. through Jobsplus's Investing in Skills), you normally can't claim them for the same fees. Based on the official 2026 scheme guidelines, checked September 2026. Rules can change – check the official pages before you apply.
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| Course | Level | Format | Fee | After funding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Undergraduate Diploma in Software Design Learn Key InstituteGet Qualified | MQF 5 | 1 year · Full-time · Blended · Starts October 13, 2026 | €2,100 | €630 |
 Undergraduate Higher Diploma in Computing IDEA CollegeGet Qualified | MQF 5 | 24 months · Part-time | €6,500 | €1,950 |
 Diploma in Computing St. Martin's Institute of Higher EducationGet Qualified | MQF 5 | 1 year · Full-time (evening) · In person | €6,696 | €2,009 |
 OTHM Diploma in Information Technology European College of Innovation (ECI)Get Qualified | MQF 5 | 1 year · Full-time · Blended | €4,050 | €1,215 |