Animation Skillnet

Flexible, bespoke and subsidised training for the animation, games and VFX sectors

Network Overview

Animation Skillnet is a business network for companies of all sizes, including freelancers, in the animation, games and VFX sectors.

Network companies work collaboratively to share best practice and to respond effectively to the specific skills needs of the sector. The network addresses both technical and non-technical skills needs of members.

The objective of this national network is to support the growth of Ireland’s animation, games and VFX sectors through the provision of cutting edge training in digital animation, games, VFX, media and post production.

Animation Skillnet is promoted by Furthr (formerly known as Dublin Business Innovation Centre). Membership of the network is open to private enterprises and freelancers in the animation, games and VFX sectors based in the Republic of Ireland.

Supports to Network Companies

• 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
• Flexible training and education programmes customised to the needs of the sector
• Innovative new programme design and development
• Leadership programmes for business owners and executives
• Certified and non-certified technical training
• 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

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What our members say...

Our collaborations with Skillnet Ireland are becoming a real foundational part of our education and learning. The investment in development has been great for Cartoon Saloon, people love being invested in.

Catherine Roycroft - Cartoon Saloon

Animation Skillnet has provided our staff with a wide-range of accessible opportunities to up-skill in a variety of relevant industry areas. The course topics are designed to allow the application of learning in day-to-day roles, which is very rewarding for staff. These offerings along with the traineeship have led to high staff engagement overall. This is evident through the conversations people are having about what they are learning and the eagerness of staff to participate in the courses.

Dr Arlene Egan - Brown Bag Films

To compete in the creative and technically driven global Animation and Game market our teams need to constantly up-skill. Animation Skillnet is excellent in offering innovative and relevant training designed by leading practitioners within the industry. This also facilitates excellent networking and sharing of ideas across the sector.

Paul Young - Cartoon Saloon

The Animation Skillnet has become a valuable asset to the Irish animation industry. The progress and competitiveness of the Irish animation and VFX industry is dependent on the quality of the talent available. The network bridges the skills gap between graduates and industry and further develops the skills of those already operating in the animation sector. Animation Skillnet is a supportive driving force behind the development of the talent that will underpin the future growth of the sector.

Stephen Fagan - Treehouse Republic