Programme funding with Skillnet

Programme Funding with IFS Skillnet

We are excited to announce that we are now offering the following courses in association with IFS Skillnet, recognising the immediate impact of bringing these skills into your organisation.

• Diploma in Corporate Finance  (25% funded)
• Diploma in Taxation (25% funded)
• Diploma in Data Analytics and Strategy (25% funded)
• Certificate in Technology Risk and Data Incident Management  (30% funded)

IFS Skillnet - how to apply and funding procedure

1. Confirm your eligibility:
   
   a) IFS Skillnet funding is available for companies operating in the financial services sector and companies that provide IT, legal, accounting and business consulting services to the sector. You can check here to see if your company is a member.
   
   b) If not listed, your company may be eligible to become an IFS Skillnet Member Company by applying online. For any queries concerning funding, you can contact IFS Skillnet directly info@ifsskillnet.ie
   
   c) Funding is only available if your course fees are either paid directly by your employer or paid by the individual and later reimbursed by the employer. You will be required to submit a letter from your employer to IFS Skillnet, stating that you will be reimbursed once the programme is complete.
   
   
2. Apply for your place:
   
   a) Complete Chartered Accountants Ireland application form for the programme you are applying for 
   
   b) Email completed forms and supporting documentation to the Institute at bookings@charteredaccountants.ie.

Important information:

• To avail of IFS Skillnet funding you must pay your fees directly to IFS Skillnet (not Chartered Accountants Ireland). 
• Please note that fee payable is the full fee less the advertised grant rate and is also dependant on whether you are a Chartered Accountants Ireland member. If you have any questions about this process, please contact info@ifsskillnet.ie directly.

3. IFS Skillnet documentation: complete the IFS Skillnet Training Profile form here. Once approved, you will receive an invoice directly from IFS Skillnet.

Depending on your membership and employment sector status, applicants can apply for the following discounts:

• Chartered Accountant of Ireland members – 30% funding
• Non-members – 30% funding

How to apply and Funding Procedure 

1. Confirm your eligibility:
   
   a) Green Tech Skillnet funding is available to applicants who are self-employed or employed in private/semi-state companies based in the Republic of Ireland. Applicants employed in the public sector, not-for-profit organisations or based in Northern Ireland are ineligible for funding.
   
   b) To confirm your eligibility for funding, you must first contact Green Tech Skillnet directly at  marjolie.nunessmith@windenergyireland.com who will assess your profile.
2. Apply for your place:
   
   a) Once Green Tech Skillnet funding is approved, you must complete the Chartered Accountants Ireland application form for the Certificate in Sustainability Strategy, Risk and Reporting or the Diploma in Sustainability Reporting
   
   b) Email completed form to lll@charteredaccountants.ie where you will be enrolled onto the course. A booking confirmation will be emailed to the applicant regarding their registration.

    c) Green Tech Skillnet will be notified of your enrolment and will contact you separately regarding the subsidised payment.

A booking confirmation will be emailed to the applicant regarding their registration. Green Tech Skillnet will be notified of your enrolment and will contact you separately regarding the subsidised payment.

Payment should be made directly to Green Tech Skillnet and not Chartered Accountants Ireland as they provide you with the subsidised fee.

Depending on your membership and employment sector status, applicants can apply for the following discounts:

• Chartered Accountant of Ireland members – 20% funding
• Non-members – 20% funding

Sustainable Finance Skillnet (SFS) Funding Eligibility

Eligible participants can receive funding for up to 20% of the course fee. Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Work in the private sector in the Republic of Ireland
• Provide a work email address
• Confirm that their employer will cover the course cost (as the employer will be invoiced by SFS)
• Agree to complete a brief Trainee Profile form (the course will be added here before registration begins).

Application Process

To submit your expression of interest for funding, please email skills@isfcoe.org with the following details: Name/Employer/Email address

A member of the SFS team will reach out to each participant regarding their application.

1. Apply for your place:
   
   a) Once Sustainable Finance funding is approved, you must complete the Chartered Accountants Ireland application form.
   
   b) Email completed form to lll@charteredaccountants.ie where you will be enrolled onto the course. A booking confirmation will be emailed to the applicant regarding their registration.

A booking confirmation will be emailed to the applicant regarding their registration. Sustainable Finance will be notified of your enrolment and will contact you separately regarding the subsidised payment.

Payment should be made directly to Sustainable Finance Skillnet and not Chartered Accountants Ireland as they provide you with the subsidised fee.