UCD Professional Academy

Are you still treating LinkedIn like an online CV?

Today, LinkedIn visibility is no longer just about your profile. It is about how you show up, what you contribute, and how consistently you build professional credibility around your expertise.

This insight comes from our webinar LinkedIn 2026: Build a Searchable Profile That Gets You Noticed, where we explored how LinkedIn optimisation goes beyond keyword stuffing and focuses on relevance, consistency, and meaningful professional contribution.

So the real question is: are you using LinkedIn to list your experience, or to actively demonstrate your expertise?

Let us help you make the most of your Linkedin account 💻

In this FREE Webinar, we will cover:
👉 How Professionals Are Found on LinkedIn
👉 How to structure a LinkedIn profile for the LinkedIn Algorithm
👉 How to avoid common mistakes

Register Now
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💡 It’s free, practical, and designed for professionals at any stage.

Delivered by Elish Bul-Godley, a sought after content marketing consultant who helps businesses, brands, and organisations grow through smart, strategic storytelling.

Hope to see you there!

A strong understanding of AI in software development starts with understanding the fundamentals behind the technology.

This clip from our recent free Coding Kickstart gives a glimpse into a live coding class and explores how AI is shaping the future of software development.

Our Professional Diploma in Full Stack Software Development now includes the latest AI tools and industry insights, helping learners build practical coding skills and understand how to work alongside evolving AI technologies.

From hands-on coding to understanding what AI can and cannot do, the programme is designed to prepare learners for the modern software industry.

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👉 Ready to kickstart your Software Development career? Sign up for your free Full-Stack Kickstart trial now:
https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0tKFKg0

In just 3 hours, discover if a high-demand career in software development is right for you. Learn the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and build your first web page live, step by step with our expert instructor.

This immersive session also introduces modern frameworks, including React, Node.js, Express, Next.js, plus AI-assisted development techniques, giving you a taste of the full Full-Stack course experience.

📅 Monday, 27th April 2026
⏰ 6:30 to 9:30 PM
💻 Live online session
🎓 Free for all new sign-ups

Take the first step in your coding journey. Learn, build, and see what a career in software development could look like.

Andi Telford shares experience from the Cpl Fusion Leadership Performance Programme, delivered in partnership between Cpl and UCD Professional Academy.

The programme supports emerging leaders in building strong foundations in strategic thinking, performance management and people leadership.

A practical example of how learning and development initiatives and corporate leadership programmes are developing future leaders with real impact.

We’re proud to share highlights from the second edition of the Cpl Fusion Leadership Performance Programme, delivered in partnership between UCD Professional Academy and .

Following the success of the first group, the programme continues to support leadership development, helping future leaders build the skills, mindset, and confidence to lead with impact.

This is the first in a series where we’ll share moments from the programme, celebrating the people behind it and the impact it’s creating through learning and development.

👏 Congratulations to all graduates on this achievement

Every professional already has a personal brand. The question is whether you are shaping it intentionally.

From everyday interactions to your online presence, every action influences how others perceive you.

In our Masterclass Series, we explored how networking as a strategy can help you build a strong, authentic personal brand and create real opportunities.

🎥 The session is now available for UCD Professional Academy learners and alumni.

👉 Access the recording via the LMS.

Last summer, we introduced Skill Sprints.
A new way to build professional skills through short, focused courses designed for busy schedules.

Today, there are 30+ practical, real-world courses helping individuals and teams upskill and apply learning immediately at work.

From fast upskilling to real business impact, Skill Sprints are built to fit around your schedule and deliver results that matter.

Learn what matters. Apply it straight away.
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