UCD Micro-credentials

Strengthen Your Communication Skills for Agri-Food Innovation

Build the skills needed to communicate research, innovation, and change across the agri-food sector with Communication and Agri-Innovation, a Level 9, 10-credit micro-credential from UCD Micro-credentials.

Led by Professor Kieran Meade and delivered online by the , this 12-week course focuses on how effective communication underpins innovation, collaboration, and public trust in modern food and farming systems. You’ll explore how research is translated into real-world solutions—and how clear, audience-focused communication supports uptake across industry and society.

✔ Develop impactful communication skills for diverse agri-food audiences
✔ Understand the role of communication in agri-food research and innovation
✔ Learn from industry journalists and agri-food innovation professionals
✔ 10 ECTS | Level 9 | 12 Weeks | 100% Online

Start Date: 18th May 2026
Fee: €1,280
Application Deadline: 9th May 2026

👉 Apply now:
https://www.ucd.ie/microcredentials/explorecourses/foodandnutrition/communicationagri-innovation/

Enhance Positive Practice in Disability Support with Multi-Element Behaviour Support

Develop practical, rights-based skills for supporting behaviours of concern with the Professional Certificate in Multi-Element Behaviour Support, a Level 9, 10-credit micro-credential accredited by UCD and delivered by Callan Institute at Saint John of God Community Services.

Led by Dr Alison Stapleton, this 10-week, on-campus course introduces a biological, psychological, social, and environmental understanding of behaviour in disability contexts. Grounded in a Human Rights–Based Approach, you’ll build competencies in assessment, intervention design, support planning, and evaluation—while exploring legal, ethical, and policy considerations shaping best practice.

✔ Apply the Multi-Element Behaviour Support Framework in practice
✔ Develop skills in assessment, intervention design & support planning
✔ Explore legal, ethical & policy dimensions of behaviour support
✔ 10 ECTS | Level 9 | On-Campus Delivery

Start Date: 19 May 2026
Duration: 10 weeks
Schedule: Tuesdays, 09:00–11:50
Fee: €1,122
Application Deadline: 12 May 2026

👉 Apply now: https://www.ucd.ie/microcredentials/explorecourses/psychology/multielementbehavioursupport/

Drive innovation in the agri-food sector with Creativity and Innovation for Sustainable Food Systems, a Level 9, 5-credit micro-credential from UCD Micro-credentials.

Led by Maurice Knightly and delivered by the in partnership with the , this 12-week online course supports professionals in developing creative, practical solutions for a more resilient and sustainable food future.

✔ Apply the Design Thinking process to generate impactful ideas for food system transformation
✔ Build creative confidence and enhance problem-solving abilities through hands-on activities
✔ Explore innovation opportunities in food products, services, and business models
✔ 5 ECTS | Level 9 | Online Delivery

Start Date: 18 May 2026
Duration: 12 weeks
Fee: €640
Application Deadline: 9 May 2026

Apply now:
👉 https://www.ucd.ie/microcredentials/explorecourses/foodandnutrition/creativity-and-innovation/