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title: Are your courses recognised on the NFQ?
description: Understand that UCD Professional Academy Diplomas are standalone, widely recognised by employers, and are generally not eligible for academic transfer credit.
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# Are your courses recognised on the NFQ?

Our UCD Professional Academy Diplomas are standalone qualifications and are generally not accepted for transfer credit onto academic courses. Our UCD PA Diplomas are, however, widely recognised and valued by employers.

This is not unusual for professional courses of this nature, where the need is for fresh and actionable skills immediately applicable in the workplace. They are not referenced to NFQ (National Framework of Qualifications) levels or UCD University academic courses, but are a way to verify your credentials and achieve the career recognition you deserve.

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