The Human Capital Initiative (HCI), a five-year project, investing €300m of National Training Fund (NTF) funding commenced in 2020. HCI aims to increase capacity in higher education to provide skills-focused programmes designed to meet priority skills needs.

HCI Pillar 3 Micro-Credentials Learner Fee Subsidy

HCI Pillar 3 Projects Hub

HCI Pillar 3 Mid-Term Report

What is the Human Capital Initiative (HCI)?

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