Course Description

Key Management Skills: Teamwork, Leadership and Communications – April 2024

Open Training College



  • Next Commencement – Online Workshop & Orientation: Monday, April 29th, 2024
  • Application Deadline:  Monday, April 22nd, 2024

This intensive, six week course – the first (or second) module of our 2-module Fast Track management course for PIC’s – will increase your ability to lead, motivate and manage a team in the human services and/or non-profit sector. After completing the certified programme, you will:

  • Understand the factors that determine how you manage
  • Possess the tools needed to evaluate, extend and improve your personal and organisational management capabilities

The course is for current/prospective firstline managers and supervisors looking to enhance their leadership, motivational, team-building and management skills with an accredited programme developed specifically for the social care and non-profit sector.

It is particularly relevant for people engaged in continuing professional development. Upon successful completion, you will receive 10 educational credits towards a Level 6 Applied Management award  – Certificate in Applied Management (Human Services) which can be used as a platform to gain further qualifications.

Blended Approach to Learning

The course uses a ‘blended’ approach which combines online learning, virtual tutorials and face to face workshops.

Course Content

The course covers the following topics:

◾Who do you manage?
◾Providing feedback
◾How to support your staff
◾Managing your manager
◾The key skills required to manage volunteers
◾Group dynamics, development and performance factors
◾The elements of effective teamwork
◾Team building: a process model
◾Leadership theories

◾The traits of an effective leader
◾How managers can lead
◾Motivation theories
◾How to motivate your self and your team
◾The cause and effect of conflict
◾The difference between position and issue in conflict situations
◾The ACT model

Assessment

To complete the course you’ll need to write a 2,000-word paper that explores the relationship between the course materials and your role as a manager. Very much a practical assignment, it will give you the opportunity to evaluate and expand your working practices in an environment where you have access to expert advice and the support of professional contemporaries. Having access to this learning community provides an opportunity to extend your management abilities in a uniquely supportive environment.

To find out more, contact Conor: cmurray@opentrainingcollege.com or visit the course page at opentrainingcollege.com


Course Code PG23925
College Name Open Training College
Course Category Business, Management Skills
Course Type Online Learning
Course Qualification Level 6 Advanced Certificate
Course Location Dublin, Ireland
Location Postcode Dublin 14
Course Start Date 29th April 2024
Course End Date 9th June 2024
Course Fee 395
Course Duration 6 weeks
Course Times The course - a 'Fast track' module from the Certificate in Applied Management (Human Services) - runs for 6 weeks: The next course commences online on Monday, April 29th, 2024 Application Deadline: Monday, April 22nd, 2024 Course commences (Online Orientation Session): Monday, April 29th, 2024 (online access day or night) Online Workshop/Seminar Date: Monday, April 29th, 2024 Assignment Submission Date: Sunday, June 9th, 2024
Awarding Body QQI
Title of Awarding Certificate in Key Management Skills
Entry Requirements All applicants for this course must: -Be 23 years of age OR - have successfully completed the Leaving Certificate/QQI/FETAC Level 5 Certificate - Applicants are expected to be currently working in the human services, community or not for profit sector and need to be able to apply their learning to an appropriate work setting. - International applicants must provide appropriate documentary evidence of proficiency in English (i.e. IELTS 6.0).
Career Path The course is certified by QQI as a Level 6 Award. Successful participants will be awarded a Certificate in Key Management Skills: Teamwork, Leadership & Communication. Successful participants will hold 10 credits against the Certificate in Applied Management (Human services), which is also Year 1 of the 3 year Level 7 degree course: BA in Applied Management (Human Services)
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Open Training College



Willowfield Park, Goatstown, Dublin, D14 P9E4, Goatstown, D14 P9E4, Dublin, Republic of Ireland

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