Certificate in Work-Related Leadership, Teamwork & Change Management
The Certificate in Work-Related Leadership, Teamwork & Change Management aims to provide participants with advanced knowledge and skills necessary to perform and support others in this emergent area of importance to organisational development and survival.  The programme will introduce learners to critical areas of Leadership, teamwork, the principles of Change Management and an understanding of decision making for graduates who seek to have a more robust understanding of ‘leadership and management roles in work settings.
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Award Title: Certificate in Work-Related Leadership, Teamwork & Change Management (QQI Level 9)(20 ECTS)
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Duration:Â Â 1 Semester (12 Weeks Full Time) & 2 Semesters (24 Weeks Part Time)
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Tuition Fees: €1,750
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Start Date: September 2025
The programme comprises 20 ECTS and is being offered as a Minor Award. It will supplement existing academic and professional learning among graduates who seek to understand and utilise leadership and change management theories and apply them within work situations to optimise organisational effectiveness. It is intended that this embedded certificate programme in Work-Related Leadership, teamwork & Change Management (20 ECTS) will enable learners to act as well-informed leaders and managers to enhance participation and performance in work-related contexts. This Embedded programme will introduce learners to the centrality of leadership and management as well as understanding the processes associated with strategic decision making within work-related contexts.
The overall aims of the Certificate in Work-Related Leadership, Teamwork & Change Management are to:
- Provide an introductory postgraduate qualification in Work-Related Leadership & Management for graduates who work (or seek to work in) professional Work-Related leadership or management roles.
- Provide a programme which supports learners to achieve a comprehensive theoretical discourse and understanding of the key principles of Work-Related Leadership & Change Management.
- Support graduates to develop and apply theoretical knowledge around Leadership & Change Management to work-related contexts.
- Provide access routes to appropriate Higher Education for participants to specialise, based on their current professional needs, individual professional interests and/or career orientation.
Graduates would be expected to be able to critically evaluate the conceptual and theoretical basis for the application of Work-Related Leadership, teamwork & change management competencies. The programme will therefore help to address the needs of graduates who wish to develop their professional competence in these contexts and develop personal and professional capacity and collaborative problem-solving competencies, underpinned by evidence-based practice and reflection.
Course Delivery
The timetable has been structured to optimise the utilisation of hybrid learning. It thus allows the learner to access classes in person or online to allow for a better work/life/study balance. This course can be taken over 1 Semester on a full-time basis or 2 Semesters on a part-time basis. (20 ECTS) at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
Course Content
| Name of Module | Mandatory/ Elective | ECTS/ Credits |
| Managing People in Organisations | M | 10 |
| Leading Change, Teamwork and Managing People | M | 10 |
This programme comprises 20 ECTS and is being offered as a Minor Award. It will supplement existing academic and professional learning among graduates of relevant undergraduate programmes, providing the opportunity for students to engage with subject material supporting
Who Awards My Qualification?
On successful completion of the programme, your qualification is awarded by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). QQI is one of the principal Irish awarding bodies for 3rd level education in Ireland and sets the standards for awards on the NFQ. Because this programme is both validated and awarded by QQI, the Award you receive is recognised in Ireland and internationally. See www.qqi.ie for further information.
Entry Requirements & Selection Criteria
- The Certificate in Work-Related Leadership, Teamwork & Change Management is designed for graduates of a relevant Level 8 programme at a minimum of a 2.2 standard) who wish to engage in further study in this field revavent programmes may include but not limited to designed graduates of psychology and business-related programmes, graduates of Humanities and Human Science such as health sciences, nursing, social care, social work and programmes in cognate areas who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of the use, effectiveness and appropriateness of the principles of Work-Related Psychology.
- Those who have completed other relevant education programmes or have relevant professional experience etc., where Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) and Acquired Prior Learning (APL) can be applied, may apply for admission to the programme by submission of programme content, qualification and assignments equivalent to an appropriate Second Class Honours (2:2)award at Level 8.
- The minimum English language proficiency requirement for this programme is B2+ in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages which is equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5.
- All applicants will be required to have a minimum of ordinary-level maths at Leaving Certificate standard or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency in maths at this level.
- All applicants are required to be over 23 years of age.
- All applicants will be required to attend for interview to ascertain their suitability for the Programme.
This programme is offered on a full-time and part-time basis with a range of options around the payment of tuition fees, with monthly payment plans available to learners.
A central component of the ICHAS vision is the provision of flexible and affordable education for all.
The tuition fees for the programme are €1,750
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