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Leading and Managing Practice - Module NS6035

Develop leadership and change management skills with UL’s 12-week blended micro-credential, Leading and Managing Practice, for healthcare professionals.

Key information

EU fees per year €800
Non-EU fees per year €1,500
NFQ Level NFQ Level 9
Duration 12 weeks
Attendance Part-time
Delivery Blended
Start date 8 September 2026
Award University Certificate of Study
Course code NS6035
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This 12-week, Level 9 Micro-credential is for nurses, midwives and healthcare professionals who want to develop their leadership skills.  

You’ll explore what leadership means in complex healthcare settings, and how to lead and manage practice in ways that support patients, teams and service development.   

You’ll learn how to support collaboration, ethical decision-making and positive change. You’ll also cover interdisciplinary working, practice development, power dynamics and the challenges of sustaining compassionate, safe care under pressure.  

The module helps you reflect on your own leadership identity and grow as a reflective, values-led professional who can influence and improve practice.  

This module is associated with 

It can be taken as a standalone micro-credential or as part of a pathway to a larger award.

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