About Us
What is the Software Skillnet?
The Software Skillnet is a network of companies within the Software and IT services industry in Ireland who engage in the development and delivery of sector specific customised training. It provides opportunities for your company to come together with others in the software sector to address your shared training needs. Software Skillnet is the premier source of cost-effective collaborative training for the Irish Software sector.
Any member company can participate in any of the courses / events by simply filling out our booking form.
Benefits
- High calibre training from skilled, professional trainers
- Access to technical and soft skills at all levels
- Fully managed, professionally organised training and events that save you time and money
- Training tailored to meet your specific needs
- Networking opportunities enhance training by developing relationships between member companies
- Facilitated knowledge sharing across member companies
- Briefings from industry experts
- Cost effective training due to subsidies funded by the government through the Skillnets Programme.
FAQ
What is the Software Skillnet?
The Software Skillnet is a network of companies within the Software and IT services industry in Ireland who engage in the development and delivery of sector specific customised training for the sector. The aim of the network is to support software and technology support companies and their employees to remain at the cutting edge of skills and knowledge.
Who can participate?
Any company - small, medium or large in size - which is operating within the sector can participate in any of the training courses or other knowledge-building activities.
What is available for my company?
The network provides a range of learning events, from formal accredited industry courses, to best practice masterclasses and knowledge transfer workshops. The Software Skillnet training services are designed by leading practitioners in the industry working closely with companies in the sector to ensure that targeted, effective and affordable training is available to all firms within the sector.
Which of my staff is the training designed for?
The network addresses skills of staff at all levels within the sector. The network develops courses as industry members come to the network with their specific needs. Any company, operating in the software sector can feed their specific training needs into the training network. All courses are quality benchmarked by the Irish Software Association and programmes are closely monitored by a group of practitioners drawn from within the industry.
How much will the training cost?
The Software Skillnet has received a grant from Skillnets Ltd – The Enterprise-Led Training Body. This allows the Software Skillnet to provide courses at a significantly lower cost than commercial training courses – while still being provided by leading experts and trainers in the sector. To avail of the grant support, companies just need to register as a company member.
How do I book places at training courses?
In order to book a place on one of our training courses, please fill in our booking form.