Free 12-Week AI Automation Course Ireland 2026 — School of Automation

Applications open now ⚡ Only 15 places — course starts 25 May 2026

Launch your tech career.
No experience needed.

The Agentic Automation Foundation is a fully funded 12-week online course for unemployed people across Ireland. Break into intelligent automation — one of the fastest-growing areas in tech.

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You'll be taken to the LCETB portal to register — no cost, no obligation at any point.

€0

Fully funded — no cost

Weeks, fully online

12mo

Paid traineeship pathway

Places — limited intake

The programme

What is this course?

The Agentic Automation Foundation is a fully funded online programme in partnership with the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB).

Over 12 weeks you go from complete beginner to job-ready automation professional — learning the exact skills that employers like UiPath partners, HSE, and IBM are actively hiring for right now.

No qualifications required. No prior tech experience needed. Just a laptop, internet connection, and the drive to change your career.

Course at a glance

Online Mon–Fri, 9am–4pm
Delivered via Microsoft Teams
UiPath certifications included
Personal development sessions
Employer partners attend live sessions
Interview + job placement support

Funded by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB). Delivered by ABP School of Automation.

Your journey

From unemployed to employed in 3 steps

Step 1

12-week foundation course

Fully online. Mon–Fri, 9am–4pm. Earn industry-recognised UiPath diplomas as you progress through each module — proof of skills employers hire for.

Fully funded — €0 cost

Step 2

12-month paid traineeship

Paid training allowance. Real project experience working with our employer partners including HSE, Department of Education Ireland, and more. Also funded by LCETB.

Paid training allowance

Step 3

Full-time employment

SOA actively supports you with job interviews and placement for 6 months after graduating. Our employer partners are already hiring — they work with us specifically to find graduates like you.

Jobs already lined up

Success stories

Real people. Real jobs. In Ireland.

Every person below started exactly where you are now — unemployed and without a tech background.

Through the incredible support of the School of Automation, I was able to go from a novice to a UiPath certified developer. The chance to gain real-life work experience led to my current position as an RPA Developer with the HSE.

Jack Higgins

RPA Developer — Health Service Executive (HSE) Ireland

SOA helped me empower myself to chase my dream of a career in automation. I progressed to the 12-month traineeship and worked on real projects for the Department of Education Ireland. I then accepted an offer as an RPA Developer with Digital Workforce Ireland.

Marlena Woloszyn

RPA Developer — Digital Workforce Ireland

Am I eligible?

Who can apply?

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Currently unemployed and based anywhere in Ireland
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Available Mon–Fri, 9am–4pm for 12 weeks with no other commitments
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Access to a Windows PC or laptop with working camera and good internet
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No formal qualifications needed — a basic level of literacy and numeracy is all that's required
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No tech background needed — we look for enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to learn
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Non-EEA applicants must hold a GNIB Stamp 4 or Labour Market Access Letter

How to apply — 4 steps

1

Click Apply and register on the LCETB portal at fetchcourses.ie
2

Send a copy of your CV to the School of Automation
3

If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview and 2-day assessment
4

Successful applicants start on 25 May 2026

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What you'll learn

Industry-recognised certifications

You earn a UiPath diploma for each module — qualifications that employers recognise and actively hire for.

Intro to RPA developer role

Variables, data types & control flow

Data manipulation

Excel & data tables

Project organisation

Selectors & UI interactions

Error & exception handling

Debugging techniques

PDF automation

Email automation

Orchestrator for developers

Robotic enterprise framework

Employer partners

Jobs are already waiting

Graduates are actively placed with leading organisations hiring in Ireland. These partners are involved with the course from day one.

UiPath

ABP Consultancy

Health Service Executive (HSE)

IBM

Digital Workforce Ireland

Department of Education Ireland

Common questions

Answers before you apply

Is it really completely free?

Yes. The course is 100% funded by the Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB). There is no cost to you at any point during the 12-week programme.

I have no tech background — is that really OK?

Absolutely. No prior tech experience is needed at all. Many of our most successful graduates, including Jack and Marlena above, had zero tech background when they started. If you're motivated and can commit to the hours, that's everything we need from you.

What happens after the 12 weeks?

Graduates who complete the course can apply for our 12-month Software Process Automation Traineeship — also funded by LCETB — which includes a paid training allowance and real project experience with employer partners. SOA then supports you for 6 months as you move into full-time employment.

Do I need to be based in Limerick or Clare?

No. The course is fully online and open to unemployed people across all of Ireland. You just need a Windows laptop and a good internet connection — you can join from anywhere.

What is Agentic Automation?

Agentic Automation uses AI-powered software robots (like UiPath) to automate repetitive tasks — things like processing forms, moving data between systems, and generating reports. It's one of the fastest-growing areas in tech globally, and organisations across Ireland are struggling to find people with these skills right now.

Still have questions?

We'll answer anything before you apply

Not sure if you're eligible or what the course involves day to day? Our learner team is ready to help. No pressure, no commitment.

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Applications open — 15 places only

Ready to start your tech career?

Fully funded. No experience needed. Employers already waiting. Don't miss your place on the 25 May start.

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Applications close when all 15 places are filled — course starts 25 May 2026

Fully funded by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB)

Delivered by ABP School of Automation

Free 12-week course — 15 places only Starts 25 May 2026 • Fully funded

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Launch your tech career.No experience needed.