Quality Management, Lean Systems - Professional Diploma
Key information
Achieve Black Belt level in Lean and acquire the expertise to deliver measurable improvements in your organisation with UL’s one-year, part-time Professional Diploma in Quality Management, Lean Systems.
The programme focuses on applying Lean and Quality Management tools to improve processes, reduce waste, and drive operational excellence.
Designed by UL and several leading Irish companies to meet the standards of a Black Belt in Lean, the programme offers a progression route to the MSc in Strategic Quality Management Lean Sigma Systems.
Flexible delivery tailored for working professionals, with a blend of online modules and in-company project work.
Suitable for those wishing to achieve a Black Belt with the ability to lead significant process change and individuals with career ambitions in quality assurance, operational excellence, process improvement, and Lean/Six Sigma project leadership.
This programme will earn 30 ECTS credits towards a Flexible Masters Pathway, allowing students to combine Postgraduate awards to achieve a Master’s over time.
During this programme, you will
- Develop knowledge and skills in Lean systems.
- Produce a substantial in-company project, in the form of a management report, that will help your business achieve a measurable impact.
- Integrate tools and techniques in your workplace to deliver significant improvements for the organisation.
- Explore the concepts of leadership, change management and teams, building on your professional and personal experience.
