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Leadership & Management Course Modules
The Professional Academy Diploma in Leadership & Management develops the skills you need to lead with confidence in today’s complex and rapidly changing workplaces. You will explore how culture and strategy shape leadership, while building your own resilience, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence. The course emphasises practical tools such as coaching frameworks, collaborative communication, and agile team leadership, helping you to manage performance and inspire people in both traditional and hybrid environments.
With a strong focus on ethical practice, adaptability, and future-oriented leadership, including the impact of AI and innovation, this course also supports your career growth by helping you define your leadership brand and influence with confidence. Delivered through a structured, case-study approach, it ensures your learning is practical, thought-provoking, and directly applicable to real-world leadership challenges.
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1. Strategic Leadership and Organisational Culture
Explore how organisational culture shapes leadership strategies. Understand internal and external alignment to create a coherent and resilient strategic direction.
- Organisational Culture
- Internal Strategic Alignment
- External Strategic Alignment
2. Self-Leadership and Personal Development
Dive into personal leadership growth through concepts such as growth mindset and resilience. Learn how self-awareness and emotional intelligence can strengthen your capacity to lead with authenticity and adaptability.
- Self-Awareness
- What is EQ?
- Mindsets
- Resilience
3. Leading and Inspiring Others
Examine key distinctions between leadership and management, and explore several key leadership styles. Learn how to inspire and empower teams for long-term success.
- Leadership Styles
- Leadership vs Management
- Human-Centric and Authentic Leadership
- Transformational Leadership
4. Sustainable and Ethical Leadership Practices
Understand the role of ethical leadership in a modern, diverse workplace, focusing on ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles and inclusive leadership. Learn how to balance courage with ethics in decision-making.
- What are the SDGs?
- Ethical Leadership in the Modern World
- Inclusive Leadership
- Courageous Leadership
5. Collaborative Leadership and Communication
Develop skills in active listening and managing difficult conversations using tried and tested models. Master the Circle of Control to navigate collaborative challenges and enhance team communication.
- Feed Forward
- Active Listening
- Difficult Conversations
- Circles of Control and Influence
6. Introduction to Coaching
Learn the fundamentals of solution-focused coaching, exploring frameworks like the GROW model. Through practical coaching exercises, develop skills to support individual and team growth, fostering a culture of continuous development.
- Why Coach?
- Solution-focussed coaching
- GROW model
- Coaching Practice
7. Leading Agile and Flexible Teams
Discover how to lead teams in remote and hybrid environments, addressing challenges such as proximity bias and team dysfunctions. Enhance delegation skills and build agile teams that can quickly adapt to changing needs and environments.
- Supporting the Remote and Hybrid Team
- Proximity Bias
- Functional Teams
- Delegation
8. Team Development and Performance
Examine team dynamics personality frameworks. Explore modern approaches to performance management, focusing on continuous improvement and fostering high-performing teams.
- Stages of Team Development
- Personalities and Roles
- New Thinking in Performance Management
9. Leading Adaptability and Change
Understand the complexities of leading organisational change and overcoming resistance to change with key change models Learn how to lead teams through uncertainty and foster resilience.
- Leading Change
- Resistance to Change
- The Change Curve
- The VUCA and BANI worlds
10. Strategic Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
Explore strategic frameworks to improve decision-making processes. Learn how to navigate complex organisational challenges and make informed, effective decisions that drive long-term success.
- Strategic thinking
- Decision-making and problem-solving techniques
- Managing your Time Effectively
11. Future-Oriented Leadership and Innovation
Delve into the emerging role of AI in leadership, exploring AI foundations and trends such as Generative AI. Understand how to leverage these tools to shape your organisation’s future and foster a culture of innovation.
- AI Foundations
- Generative AI and other Trends
- AI and your Organisation
12. Career Growth and Leadership Development
Develop strategies for career growth, focusing on building a personal leadership brand and honing influencing skills.
- Influencing Skills
- Networking
- Your Leadership Brand
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Access to thousands of journals, articles and papers. Free of charge.
Students taking part in this course will now have access to the EBSCO Online Library, free of charge, for the full duration of the course. Here you can browse thousands of relevant journals, articles and other reliable academic and commercial texts like the Harvard Business Review, Bloomberg Businessweek and Forbes Magazine, to supplement your learning and assignments.
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Talk to our expertsFrequently Asked Questions
Is this course right for me?
Leadership and management skills are highly valued across industries. By completing this course, you will be able to:
Demonstrate coaching, mentoring, and people management skills in interviews or performance reviews.
Apply your knowledge of leadership styles and approaches in practice.
Discuss current and future leadership trends, including ethical and sustainable practices, with confidence.
Whether you are new to management or looking to advance in your career, this course helps you build a leadership brand that demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and innovation. By showcasing these capabilities, you will be well-positioned to take on greater responsibility, influence organisational strategy, and unlock new opportunities for professional growth.
How will this course help with my career?
By completing the Professional Academy Diploma in Leadership & Management, you will:
Learn how to apply strategic leadership models to understand organisational culture and structures.
Build effective people management and planning strategies to develop strong, high-performing teams.
Anticipate the long-term impact of leadership decisions, especially during times of change and uncertainty.
Reflect on personal leadership experience and practice, identifying areas for self-leadership and career growth as part of ongoing professional development.
Gain practical tools for collaborative, ethical, and agile team management to drive innovation and overcome organisational challenges.
What is the learning experience like?
Many of our courses are now available in a variety of formats. All formats cover the same course content. You now have more choice in how you learn with us:
Live Online
Our online experience is designed to be just as interactive, supportive, and inspiring as the UCD Professional Academy campus experience.
Online courses can be accessed from any computer or laptop with an internet connection.
Live lectures are delivered using Zoom. During these lectures, your teachers will use technology interactively to ensure an engaging learning experience. When appropriate, students will be encouraged to activate their microphones so that they can ask questions and communicate with other students.
On Campus
UCD Professional Academy is delighted to welcome learners back on the UCD Belfield Campus. On Campus courses are delivered in-person with our industry experts in the O'Brien Science building.
On Demand
On Demand courses enable you to complete your course on your own schedule. Course modules are delivered in the form of one “lesson”. The lesson is broken up into short videos followed by activities designed to put the new information and concepts into practice through exercises, quizzes, forum participation and other activities.
What is the student experience like?
Student care is a high priority at UCD Professional Academy, which is why our Student Services team is on hand to support you throughout your time with us. They will respond to any queries you have, help you with any technical issues, and facilitate your learning experience at every point. All students are given access to our Student Portal, where you can see your timetable, access all your study materials, and manage your account.
How is this course assessed?
Your learning will be assessed through two components:
Action Learning Log (40%) –, developed throughout the course.
Final Written Assessment (60%) – due two weeks after the course ends.
On successful completion, you will be awarded the Professional Academy Diploma in Leadership & Management from UCD Professional Academy. Your certificate will be issued electronically via a secure platform and can be shared with employers and on LinkedIn.
This course is not on the National Framework of Qualifications.
What are the benefits of a Professional Academy Diploma?
UCD Professional Academy Diplomas and Certificates are designed to give your career an advantage. Developed in conjunction with industry thought leaders our courses teach practical, applied skills to support you to achieve your career and business goals. Professional Academy Diplomas are suitable for career minded learners wishing to advance their professional skills and prospects rather than their academic credentials.
The Professional Academy is an independent wholly owned part of UCD designed to address the need for skills development in the workforce. Courses tend to be short, designed and delivered by industry practitioners, and are not part of nor do they lead to a traditional University award such as a degree or a masters. They are widely accepted by employers and many students are sponsored to study by their organisation.
For full details of UCD Professional Academy’s Certifications & Governance please visit https://www.ucd.ie/professionalacademy/governance/
How do I get my Professional Academy Diploma?
Your UCD Professional Academy Diploma will be issued electronically on a secure platform, with a link that you can share with employers and others wishing to verify your credentials. You can also add this certificate to your LinkedIn profile.
What payment options are available?
You can secure your spot on most of our Live Online, On-Campus, or On-Demand courses with a low 30% deposit. The remaining balance can be paid in two equal instalments (30 and 60 days later).
For full-time Bootcamp courses, you can secure your spot with a 50% deposit, with the remaining balance due prior to the start of your course.
Please note that standard terms and conditions apply, which you can review here: https://www.ucd.ie/professionalacademy/terms-and-conditions/