Certificate in Management

Programme overview

The Certificate in Management Programme is designed to maximise the impact and career potential of professionals working in public, private
and voluntary sector organisations.

This one-year part-time online/blended learning programme, provides a comprehensive foundation and introduction to management for professionals seeking to build on existing operational experience and gain a formal, internationally recognised management qualification.

You will learn how to recognise, integrate and apply fundamental management principles and theories to your role and workplace. You will gain rich insights on the role of the manager in terms of your own effectiveness, that of your team and the ability to differentiate technical and administrative components of management.

Participants will develop a range of core management skills and techniques such as communicating with confidence, making informed decisions, taking initiative, driving change, and selecting, motivating and developing their team.

Progression upon Completion Successful participants can progress to and complete either the Diploma in Management (NFQ Level 7) or Diploma in Health Services Management (NFQ Level 7).

This clear progression route is a major benefit, making the Certificate in Management Programme a very attractive option for busy professionals.

The Programme will commence again in early September.  The Lectures for the Programme will be delivered online one to two evenings per week (6.30 pm to 9 pm) in the evenings, except for a Compulsory Lecture & Networking Day which students must attend on Saturday, 13 September from 09h00 to 17h00 at the University of Limerick & Saturday, 23 January 2027.  The Programme will run from Semester 1: September to December 2026 & Semester 2: January to May 2027.  

Who is the course for?

Aspire to or currently hold your first Management/Supervisory position or have a minimum of two years organisational experience with relevant RPL/or other part-time learning.

Programme Director may also interview prospective candidates if necessary.

Learning Approach

The Certificate in Management programme is delivered via Live interactive
online/blended skills-focused sessions which are supported with Brightspace, the virtual learning environment, in addition to self-directed and applied learning.

The programme is book-ended with two compulsory on-campus Saturday workshops. These on-campus days allow participants to meet the programme team, fellow students, apply their knowledge, facilitate discussion & collaboration and debate content covered within online sessions.

While based on academic theories, concepts and techniques, the programme also focuses on individual personal development and the practical application and transfer of learning within the workplace. Continuous assessment is a core feature of the programme.

You will embark on a unique journey of learning and personal development, supported by the expertise and industry experience of your lecturers and inspired by the diverse backgrounds and career experiences of your programme colleagues.

Modules
Autumn Semester
Management & Leadership
Selecting the Team
Reflective Learning Journal
Managing Employee Relations
Managing Change and Conflict

Modules
Spring Semester
Motivating the Team
Managing Communications
Managing Performance
Quality Management
Managing Change & Conflict
Case Study

Register your interest in this course HERE