Expand+Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

Leaving Cert, or equivalent, and/or relevant life and work experience.

If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you. You can complete and return assignments / project...

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Leaving Cert, or equivalent, and/or relevant life and work experience.

If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you. You can complete and return assignments / projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.

As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.

If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.

Expand+This comprehensive course, equips existing Managers (and those considering a career in managing people) with detailed knowledge of employee legislation, motivating staff, appraisals, disciplinary procedures, recruitment, selection and personal develo...

Hide-This comprehensive course, equips existing Managers (and those considering a career in managing people) with detailed knowledge of employee legislation, motivating staff, appraisals, disciplinary procedures, recruitment, selection and personal development. Students will learn how to:

1.manage staff performance and under performance,
2.motivate, empower and develop staff,
3.build effective workplace relationships, and
4.understand the implications of Irish employee related legislation.

This distance learning, QQI accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at any convenient place and time, and can gain an Internationally Recognised Qualification. The course is designed for those working in Large Companies, SMEs or the Public Sector.

Who should complete this course?

•Existing Managers and Supervisors who wish to gain an internationally recognised qualification.

•Newly appointed Managers and Supervisors who wish to learn how to manage people and teams.

•Managers in business who have to make direct reports and wish to learn best-practice techniques for managing people.

Expand+Topics covered include:

Unit 1: Management, Leadership and Culture
•Management v. Leadership
•Management & Leadership Styles
•Theory X and Theory Y
•The Managerial Grid Model
•Organisation Structure
•Organisation Culture.

Unit 2: Ma...

Hide-Topics covered include:

Unit 1: Management, Leadership and Culture
•Management v. Leadership
•Management & Leadership Styles
•Theory X and Theory Y
•The Managerial Grid Model
•Organisation Structure
•Organisation Culture.

Unit 2: Managing Performance
•Negotiating Performance Management
•Operational Plans
•Setting Standards and Objectives
•Setting SMART Objectives
•Decision Making
•Creative Problem Solving
•Delegating and Motivating
•Monitoring and Controlling
•Managing Conflict and Disputes
•Managing Assertiveness.

Unit 3: Training and Development
•Staff Development
•Staff Development Options
•Personal Development Plans (PDP).

Unit 4: Legislation
•General Rights
•Contract of Employment
•Health and Safety Legislation.

Expand+Assessment

•This course is assessed through completion of a Project (50%), Assignment (20%) and a Personal Learner Record (30%) where candidates record their experience of setting performance standards, giving feedback, staff development, diversi...

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•This course is assessed through completion of a Project (50%), Assignment (20%) and a Personal Learner Record (30%) where candidates record their experience of setting performance standards, giving feedback, staff development, diversity, legislation, delegation and evaluation of their own skills.

•All work submitted must be your own work. There is no exam with this course.

•As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, validated by a Verifier with an independent QQI External Authenticator to complete the process.