Modern organisations can be complex and ever-changing. This course will give students the knowledge and skills to enhance their performance at work and flourish in challenging organisational settings, as well as enhancing career progression opportunities.

Course Format:

UCC Programme Induction 17th October 2024 Full Day Online

Block 1 - Establishing a Leadership Profile

24th October 2024 Full Day- In Person- Newpark Hotel Kilkenny

14th November 2024 Half Day Online

5th December 2024 Half Day Online

13th January 2025 Full Day- In Person - Newpark Hotel Kilkenny

Block 2 - Becoming an Effective Leader

7th February 2025 Full Day- In Person- Newpark Hotel Kilkenny

26th February 2025 Half Day Online

18th March 2025 Half Day Online

8th April 2025 Full Day- In Person- Newpark Hotel Kilkenny

Block 3 - Workplace Change: Practice and Skills

30th April 2025 Full Day- In Person- Newpark Hotel Kilkenny

21st May 2025 Half Day Online

11th June 2025 Half Day Online

26th June 2025 Full Day- In Person- Newpark Hotel Kilkenny

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

This course is relevant to a range of people in your organisation who wish to enhance both their own performance and that of their teams by gaining an understanding of key organisational behaviour principles and concepts.

Applications will be accepted by University College Cork from candidates who:

Hold a level 6 qualification or equivalent OR Have a minimum of two years’ relevant prior work experience as deemed appropriate by the programme Academic Director.

All applicants whose first language is not English are expected to have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with no individual section lower than 6.0.

This innovative programme aims to create a standardised level of knowledge and skills for people in similar roles within one organisation in terms of understanding how the individual, team, and organisational behaviour can contribute successfully to each student’s working life and the business overall.

Through a better understanding of key organisational behaviour principles and concepts, students will be empowered to enhance both their own performance and that of their teams. Students will also be up-skilled in a range of key areas such as problem-solving, decision-making, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence so that they are better equipped to perform their role effectively in a dynamic organisational setting where flexibility, agility, and resilience are required.

HOW WILL THE COURSE BE DELIVERED?

Students will complete the following 3 modules over a 9 month period- from end of September 2024 to end of June 2025.

• AD5864 Becoming an Effective Leader (10 credits)
• AD5865 Establishing a Leadership Profile (10 credits)
• AP5830 Workplace Change: Practice and Skills (10 credits)

The teaching team will comprise of highly experienced UCC Academics and PDI practitioners, all of whom have extensive experience of teaching adult learners in the workplace.

WHAT ARE THE AIMS OF THE COURSE?

• To provide a structured learning opportunity for employees of your organisation to develop their professional knowledge and skills to better equip them for their current or future roles.
• To develop a baseline qualification for your employees, to develop a common vocabulary and skill-set organisation wide.
• To contribute to the company's talent management practices through a bespoke course that meets the precise needs of your organisation as it strives to attract, engage and retain its talent.
• To enhance the development of your organisation as a learning organisation committed to a culture of lifelong learning

HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT?

On successful completion of the programme, students should be able to:

• Apply basic organisational behaviour principles, concepts and theories to understand individual/team/organisational issues
• Demonstrate an understanding of interpersonal dynamics at work & appreciate how Emotional Intelligence can influence such dynamics & impact organisational behaviour
• Analyse your organisation’s Attributes, Mindset & Challenges in terms of key factors that influence organisational behaviour
• Demonstrate an insight into the dynamics of change in the workplace & integrate appropriate strategies to embed the learning
• Apply personal effectiveness skills to their role, particularly skills related to problem-solving and decision-making
• Devise evidence-based strategies & recommendations to address organisational issues within their remit

The course will be one that empowers students to learn what is relevant to their work. Students who complete this course will be well positioned to apply for promotional opportunities as well as continuing to further study in the future. Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be invited to a formal UCC graduation ceremony where they will be conferred with 30 ECTS towards an NFQ Level 8 award of Certificate in Work and Organisational Leadership.

HOW WILL THE COURSE BE ASSESSED?

ACE (adult continued education) at UCC acknowledges that truly effective learning and development only occurs when the student applies what they have learned. For that reason, this programme will be entirely assessed through continuous assessment instead of formal examinations. Students will undertake several work-based assignments which allows them to gain practical experience in applying theories and concepts to everyday work situations. Once the course is completed and results have been released, a graduation date at UCC will be communicated to you, to formally celebrate your achievement.

Testamonials

“Completing this programme has been an amazing learning experience both personally and professionally. Each module was delivered passionately with skill and expertise which made the content highly enjoyable easy to follow. We explored Self and Team Leadership, as well as Transformation, Performance and Talent Management, which are all essential parts of leadership. The models and theory’s used throughout the course were highly insightful. Valuable feedback was received on the back of each assignment and there was never a lack of support. I will carry this content with me throughout my leadership journey. I enjoyed everything about this Certificate”.

Shannon, Learning and Development Manager with 123.ie

“This course was an incredibly rewarding experience. I will miss the classes as I always came away energized and motivated from the discussions and insights. It was delivered with such expertise by the module facilitators. Each module enriched my personal leadership journey but also focused strongly on applying what I learned to the business and our strategic journey. The opportunity also to engage with Senior Leaders and other colleagues in the business will stand to us all . The experience has exceeded my expectations, and this has truly lived up to being an award-winning programme!”

Corrine, Claims Team Manager, RSA

Trainers: University College Cork, Adult Continuing Education at UCC, People Dimensions International