Flexible, Self-Paced Learning
Fully Funded and Delivered 100% Online
Exclusive To LINC Graduates
Certificates Awarded On Completion
Registration is now open for the LINC+ CPD Programme
This programme is open exclusively to graduates of the LINC Level 6 Programme.
Registration will close on Friday, February 27th 2026 at 3pm.
About LINC+ CPD Programme
The LINC+ CPD Programme was developed to enable graduates of the Leadership for INClusion in the Early Years (LINC) Level 6 Programme to continue their professional learning through structured continuing professional development.
Funded by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality (DCDE), the LINC+ CPD Programme supports early childhood teachers and Inclusion Coordinators in leading and sustaining inclusive early learning and care and school-age childcare settings. The programme focuses on inclusive leadership, professional collaboration, and practices that support the participation and wellbeing of all children.
The LINC+ CPD Programme is fully funded and free to participate in.
Delivery
The LINC+ CPD Programme is delivered 100% online through the Moodle platform, which will be familiar to graduates of the LINC Level 6 Programme. Flexible learning is at the heart of LINC+ CPD, allowing participants to engage with each CPD Package at a time that suits them best. Participants will receive a certificate of completion upon successful completion of each CPD Package, which can be downloaded for their records.
Registration
Registration for the LINC+ CPD Programme for LINC Graduates is open. Applications close at 3pm on Friday, 27 February.
CPD Package Content
The LINC+ CPD Programme consists of six 10-hour Continuing Professional Development Packages.
The first CPD Package, Leading Inclusive Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare Settings: The Role of the Inclusion Coordinator, will be released in May 2026.
Further CPD Packages will be released on a phased basis following the initial release, allowing participants to engage with each Package as it becomes available.
Register for One of Our Online LINC+ CPD Programme 2026 Information Sessions Below
“The self-paced mode of learning was a huge advantage for me as it allowed me to complete the LINC+ CPD modules when my personal circumstances permitted. The content of the modules is superb, and they have been incredibly relevant to the needs and experiences of my workplace”.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can register?
All graduates of the Level 6 Leadership for Inclusion in the Early Years (LINC) Programme (2016–2025) can register for the LINC+ CPD Programme. You do not need to be the Inclusion Coordinator in your setting to participate.
Does my manager need to nominate me for the LINC+ CPD Programme?
All LINC graduates can self-register for the LINC+ CPD Programme.
Is the LINC+ CPD Programme accredited?
The LINC+ CPD Programme can be included by all participants under Option 5 of their Core Funding Quality Action Plan. While the programme is not accredited, participants will be able to download a certificate at the end of each completed Package. These certificates do not count towards a qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications.
There are two graduates of the LINC Programme in my setting. Can we both register?
Yes, the LINC+ CPD Programme is open to all graduates of the programme, regardless of their role within the setting.
What do I need to register?
Required registration details include name, email address, PPS number, year of graduation, mobile telephone number, and county of residence. All information is collected and processed in line with our Data Protection and Data Collection Notice.
How many Packages are there in the LINC+ CPD Programme and how long will they take to complete?
There are six Packages in total and each Package contains approximately 10 hours of content, giving a total of 60 hours. Participants can progress at a pace that suits them.
When will the CPD Packages be released?
The first CPD Package will be released in May 2026. Further Packages will be released on a phased basis over time. Participants will be notified as new Packages become available.
For a full list of frequently asked questions about the LINC+ CPD Programme, see the FAQ section on this website here.
Further Information
Queries in relation to the LINC+ Programme should be emailed to linccpd@mic.ul.ie.
LINC+ CPD Programme – Rachael’s Experience
In this short video LINC Graduate and Inclusion Coordinator for Footpints Early Years Ltd, Racheal Govan, describes her experience of the first package of the LINC+ CPD Programme.
