All training aid is capped to 8 hours per day to a maximum of 40 hours per week with a maximum of 15 trainees for the same training allowed to be part of this scheme.

Reimbursement is calculated on the hours listed on certified attendance sheets, when using the standard scale of €25.70c per trainee per hour of the course. If the course happens during working hours, the scheme provides an additional standard scale of unit cost of €5.15c per trainee per hour. The subsidy for wage costs has been extended to training that is held by distance learning or online.

What will the company get?

Training Aid Intensity refers to the aid amount expressed as a percentage of the training programme’s eligible costs.

The proportion will vary according to the size of the undertaking (Large, Medium, Small or Micro) as indicated below.

The Co-financing rate will be applied on the total eligible cost. The size of an undertaking determines the level of assistance which is established by staff headcount and financial thresholds as explained below:

How does it work?

The applicant must fill in the application form on the JobsPlus website complete with all relevant details and documents. Original applications must be received by the Investing in Skills Unit within 21 calendar days before the start date of training.

Refund in relation to this CPD Award Course

Via the Investing in Skills scheme, you will get back by way of refund (per attendee) as per the table below, depending on the size of the company: