Network Overview
International Financial Services (IFS) Skillnet supports businesses of all sizes in the international financial services sector. The network’s mission is to strengthen Ireland’s position as a leading international financial services (IFS) centre by enhancing the IFS skills base nationwide. The network supports all related industries including international banking, cross-border insurance, fintech and many more.
Collaborating with industry, the network designs, develops and delivers responsive, bespoke and flexible, subsidised training courses to meet the ongoing needs of businesses. IFS Skillnet is promoted by Financial Services Ireland, an Ibec business association. The Network is open to private enterprises in the IFS sector.
Supports to businesses
- Assist businesses to identify and address current and future skills needs
- Information regarding successful approaches to learning and talent development
- Guidance on achieving value for money when investing in learning and development
- Strategic programmes that enhance business innovation and sectoral competitiveness
- Flexible training and education programmes customised to the needs of the sector
- Innovative programme design and development
- Leadership programmes for business owners and executives
- Certified and non-certified technical training
- Training relating to communication, problem-solving and other core skills
- Advice on gauging the effectiveness of training
- Access to a network of businesses within the sector
- Conferences, seminars, and other informal learning and networking events