UPSKILL IN MARKET INNOVATION AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

FET Micro-Qualifications: Market Innovation & Product Development

Further Education and Training (FET) micro-qualifications are short, accredited and highly subsidised programmes developed under the Skills to Advance initiative. These micro-qualifications help employers and employees gain the skills to design, develop and market new products and services.

Programmes are delivered locally through the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) nationwide and are available at little or no cost.

Who is it for?

Talk to us if you are:

A small, medium or large enterprise looking to develop a new product or service
An employer looking to build your employees’ skills in product development and marketing
An employee looking to develop your skills in market innovation and product development
Looking to turn new ideas into viable products or services

Here are all the terms and conditions.

What do I get?

Once approved, you’ll get:

Targeted training in market innovation and product development
Skills to support product design, development and marketing
Training in customer exploration and customer validation
Accredited NFQ Level 6 micro-qualifications
Flexible training delivered locally through the 16 ETBs, in person, online or through blended learning

How will it help me?

This support can help you to:

Develop and assess new product and service ideas
Use creative thinking to find new ways to meet customer needs
Apply business principles to product design, development and marketing
Assess the viability of a new product or service before investing further
Build the communication and critical-thinking skills needed to understand customer needs and validate your ideas