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Management - Certificate

Gain an internationally recognised management qualification as a working professional with UL’s unique one-year, part-time Certificate in Management.

Key information

EU fees per year €2,290
Non-EU fees per year €2,990
NFQ Level NFQ Level 6
Duration One year
Attendance Part-time
Programme type Professional / Flexible
Delivery Online
Start date September
Award Certificate

This one-year blended part-time transversal skills-based programme is uniquely designed for professionals working across and within all sectors (public, private, service, health, voluntary, etc.).  

It provides a foundation and comprehensive management introduction for those who aspire to, wish to pivot or consolidate their existing operational experience, and gain a formal, internationally recognised management qualification to advance their career potential and professional impact. (NFQ Level 6, 60 ECTS Credits). 

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

This industry-informed and hugely popular programme introduces and guides students to recognise, integrate, and apply fundamental management principles and theories to their roles & workplace.  

Develop a deeper insight and understanding into a first-time supervisor/manager’s role, and how to select, develop and motivate an effective team. Acquire the knowledge and skills base with which to help plan change and continuous improvement. 

During this programme, you will

  • Be empowered and challenged to reflect, and engage in self-evaluation, and career development.
  • Learn to communicate with confidence, make informed decisions and show initiative.
  • Understand and apply a comprehensive range of management skills and techniques to influence & improve individual, team, and organisational outcomes.
  • Be able to differentiate the central managerial components of one’s organisational role from the technical and administrative components.
  • Develop a deeper insight and understanding into a first-time supervisor/manager’s role, and how to select, develop and motivate an effective team.
  • Acquire the knowledge and skills base with which to help plan change and continuous improvement.
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