Operations Quality & Lean Management - Online
The Certificate in Operations, Quality and Lean Management is a one-year, part-time online programme designed to prepare learners for roles in quality assurance, operations, and lean management across a variety of sectors—including manufacturing, med-tech, engineering, hospitality, and financial services.
| Award Name | Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year, part-time, online.
TWO Evenings per week TBD
PLUS Selected Saturdays per semester
For online programmes, lectures will be delivered online, and recordings of lectures will be available to view in the student’s own time.
Entry Requirements
Mature applicants (i.e over 23 years)
or
Leaving Certificate Grade O6 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate. Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish)
or
QQI Level 5 – Full award with a minimum of eight modules
or
Recognition of Prior Learning.
Careers / Further progression
Successful graduates of this programme are eligible to apply for the Higher Certificate in Operations, Quality and Lean Management (Year 2) (Part-time, Online)
Further information
€2,500
The Certificate in Operations, Quality and Lean Management is a one-year, part-time online programme designed to prepare learners for roles in quality assurance, operations, and lean management across a variety of sectors—including manufacturing, med-tech, engineering, hospitality, and financial services.
This flexible, industry-responsive programme equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to manage operations, improve quality, and implement lean principles in diverse organisational settings. Developed in collaboration with employers, the curriculum reflects the growing demand for professionals who understand how to streamline operations, enhance quality systems, and respond to evolving business challenges.
Who is this for?
Individuals working in, or seeking to enter, operations and quality-related roles
Those looking to upskill or reskill in response to industry demand
Jobseekers meeting Springboard+ eligibility criteria
Professionals aiming to apply lean methodologies and quality systems within their organisation
Key Features
Delivered online with two evenings per week plus occasional Saturdays
Supportive learning environment with access to academic and technical resources
Integration of Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and applied industry examples
Completion of Lean Six Sigma Green Belt as part of the quality module
Focus on four key national priorities: digital skills, transversal skills, management and leadership, and future workplace readiness
Modules:
Semester 1
– Business and Operations Management
– Fundamentals of Quality Assurance
– Introduction to Mathematics and Statistics
Semester 2
– Lean Management
– Quality Management
– Applied Practice 1: Personal and Professional Context