Payment Terms

Please refer to our payments details below:

Payment methods 

Payment for the course may be made using a credit, charge, or debit card. The UCD Professional Academy will not have any liability whatsoever for any insufficient funds or other charges incurred by the participant as a result of attempts to charge, and/or place holds on, the specified payment method as contemplated by these Terms.  

The learner is responsible for paying, through the designated payment processors, all charges at the prices then in effect for any purchase, in accordance with the applicable payment terms presented at the time of purchase. The UCD Professional Academy reserves the right to correct, or to instruct its payment processor or financing partner to correct, any errors or mistakes, even if payment has already been requested or received.

Please note we cannot cheques. 

PAYMENT PLANS

UCD Professional Academy offers a flexible interest-free payment plan option powered by Stripe. 

By submitting payment information, the learner agrees to pay the total fee and authorises UCD Professional Academy to charge the card on file for each instalment payment.

Each instalment will be automatically charged to the card on file provided at the time of registration for your course according to the payment plan applicable to the course.

The standard cancellation and refund policy applies.

Failed Payments

The learner must ensure that the card balance is sufficient when the instalments are due. If a payment fails due to insufficient funds or any other issue with the payment card, the learner will be notified via email and an attempt to charge the card a further 8 times will be made again within 7 days.

The learner’s access to the UCD Professional Academy Learning Management System (LMS) will be suspended until the outstanding amount is paid in full. 

While suspended, the learner will not have access to any courses, materials, or progress tracking within the LMS. 

Please note, that loss of access to the course content due to non-payment of fees will not be considered as sufficient grounds for an academic deadlines extension.

Once the overdue payment is settled, the access to the LMS will be reinstated within one working day after the successful payment.

 

PAYMENT PLAN for Part-Time Courses - Live Online, On Campus and On-Demand Courses*

The total course fee is due in full and is payable      in three equal interest-free instalments:

• Instalment 1: 1/3 of the course fee is due at checkout (registration)
• Instalment 2: 1/3 - 30 days after the registration date
• Instalment 3: 1/3 - 60 days after the registration date

The scheduled instalments will be automatically deducted from the card on file. Please ensure that a sufficient balance is available on the card at that time.

Please note, that loss of access to the course content due to non-payment of fees will not be considered as sufficient grounds for an academic deadlines extension.

*excluding Professional Academy Diploma in Full Stack Software Development                                   

                                                  

PAYMENT PLAN for Full-time (Bootcamp) Courses

The total course fee is due in full and is payable      in two equal interest-free instalments: 

• Instalment 1: Half of the course fee is due at checkout (registration)
• Instalment 2: Half - on the course start date

The scheduled instalments will be automatically deducted from the card on file. Please ensure that a sufficient balance is available on the card at that time.

Please note, that loss of access to the course content due to non-payment of fees will not be considered as sufficient grounds for an academic deadlines extension.

PAYMENT PLAN for Professional Academy Diploma in Full Stack Software Development

The total course fee is due in full and is payable in ten interest-free instalments:

• €1,000 is payable at checkout (registration)

• Balance payable over 9 equal interest-free monthly instalments starting 30 days after the course start date

The scheduled instalments will be automatically deducted from the card on file. Please ensure that a sufficient balance is available on the card at that time.

Please note, that loss of access to the course content due to non-payment of fees will not be considered as sufficient grounds for an academic deadlines extension.

CANCELLATIONS

A learner may express their right to cancel their purchase via email or online cancellation request form.

Cooling off period

A full refund of fees paid will be issued and a payment plan in place will be deactivated when a cancellation is requested within a cooling off period of 14 days from the date of purchase and the course materials have not been accessed.

Cooling off period ended

Once a learner has accessed the course materials, this indicates the use of service and express acceptance of the above terms and conditions and, no refunds will be issued as it negates the cooling off period.

A cancellation request submitted after the cooling-off period has ended will be not accepted and an alternative arrangement may be suggested to the learner.

Refunds of fees paid will not be issued and a payment plan in place will remain active.

Cancellation after deferral

If the cancellation is requested after deferral, the original purchase date will be considered as a cooling off period start date.

Refunds 

Refunds can only be issued to the original payment method used for the charge.

The UCD Professional Academy reserves the right to cancel, postpone or modify the course delivery dates. This will only occur to such an extent as is necessary.

Where this occurs, the learner may elect to attend a later scheduled intake free of charge or receive a full refund of any fee paid. 

TERMINATION 

If the learner fails to adhere to the Term and Conditions,  UCD Professional Academy may restrict their access to the resources and cancel their course registration. The Learner will no longer have access to our services and their study records after the termination.

DEFERRALS

Learners who wish to defer their commencement date may do so only in extenuating circumstances. Each learner is only able to defer twice.

Deferral prior commencement date:

• A deferral request does not imply a change to the original payment plan. The course fees are due as per the original booking dates.
• Second deferral may only be applied to the learners who have paid the course fees in full.

Deferral post-commencement date:

• Deferral may only be applied no later than two weeks after the course commencement for part-time courses and one day for full-time courses.

All deferrals are at the discretion of the UCD Professional Academy.

COURSE CHANGES

Learners who wish to change their course of study may request a change in writing to the UCD Professional Academy. Course changes will not be facilitated after the course commencement. 

A learner requesting a course change will be issued a credit equal to the amount paid, which can be applied towards the new booking. 

Any remaining balances due must be paid in full at checkout.

If there is a cost difference associated with the course the additional fees (where necessary) must be paid by the learner.

                                             

DISCOUNTS

Discount codes must be used at the time of initial booking, and cannot be retroactively applied.

By using any discount code provided by UCD Professional Academy, the learner agrees to the following terms and conditions:

1. Eligibility
   Discount codes are offered at the sole discretion of UCD Professional Academy and may be subject to specific eligibility criteria. Only individuals who meet these criteria, as stated in the promotion, are permitted to use the discount codes.
2. Non-Transferable
   Discount codes are non-transferable and may not be shared, sold, or distributed to any third party unless explicitly stated by UCD Professional Academy. Only the individual or entity for whom the discount code is issued has the right to redeem it.
3. Validity and Expiration
   Discount codes may only be used within the validity period specified in the offer or promotion. Any attempt to use an expired discount code will result in the code being rejected.
4. Discount Code Abuse
   UCD Professional Academy reserves the right to monitor the use of discount codes. Any abuse or fraudulent use of discount codes, including but not limited to:
   a. Using a discount code multiple times without authorisation.
   b. Attempting to redeem a discount code by someone who is not eligible or not the intended recipient.
   c. Using discount codes in conjunction with other offers, promotions, or discounts where prohibited.

Any such misuse may result in the cancellation of the booking or transaction and may lead to the refusal of future services.

5. Right to Cancel
UCD Professional Academy reserves the right to cancel any booking or order where it is determined, in UCD Professional Academy's sole discretion, that a discount code has been used inappropriately, fraudulently, or by a person who had no right to use it. In such cases, the customer will be notified, and any payments made may be refunded in accordance with the company’s refund policy.

6.Limitation of Liability 

UCD Professional Academy will not be liable for any loss, damage, or inconvenience caused by the cancellation of a booking or order due to the misuse or unauthorised use of a discount code.