Solas Micro Qualification Programme
Upskill your employees to future-proof your business
Provided by Solas
How to apply
Apply on the official National Enterprise Hub listing — applications and eligibility are administered by Solas, not Tenderwatch.
Apply on neh.gov.ieAbout this support
Further Education and Training (FET) micro-qualifications are short, accredited, and highly subsidised upskilling programmes for enterprises and employees. Typically, the total learning time amounts to 50 hours, consisting of tutor training and self-directed learning. All FET micro-qualifications are delivered locally through the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) nationwide and are provided under the Skills to Advance upskilling initiative.
Who is it for?
Employers and employees looking to access bite-sized, accredited upskilling programmes in emerging skill areas, such as sustainability/green skills, digital business, market innovation and more. You may be eligible if: You are a small, medium or large enterprise You are in employment Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
At a glance
- Provider
- Solas
- Type
- Education & Training
- Categories
- Education & Training
- Industries
- Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing, Design & Crafts, Construction, Energy, Financial, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Real Estate, Retail, Transport & Storage
- Business size
- Less than 10 Employees, Between 10-49 Employees
- Source
- National Enterprise Hub
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Auto-imported from neh.gov.ie. First seen 7 May 2026; last verified 7 May 2026. Always check the official listing on the National Enterprise Hub before applying — eligibility and amounts change without notice.