Micro-credential – You as Leader – Crafting Your Own Leadership Style

This programme is designed for those in management roles or those transitioning into management, with the underpinning logic that effective communication and leadership is critical to success, maximising engagement, nurturing talent, and teamwork.

Why should I take this Micro-credential?

Participants of this micro-credential will learn how to directly improve performance and the professional development of the people within their organisation and/or value chain.

The programme covers conversation practice, coaching skills principles, and essential elements of talent management by way of practical exercises, tools, and techniques.

When can I start this Micro-credential?

There is one intake annually in November

Entry requirements & Prerequisite documents

The micro-credential targets professional learners from mid and senior levels from the private, public and third sectors and will be open to graduates with a degree (or equivalent) with a strong academic record in any discipline from a recognised third level institution.

• Applicants without a degree are welcome to apply provided they can show a proven managerial track record.
• All applicants are required to have a minimum of 3 years professional or managerial work experience (this is in-line with entry criteria for other TBS post-experience postgraduate programmes such as the MBA and Executive MBA programmes).
• Language requirements for students whose first language is not English are IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL IBT 90 for non-native English speakers.
• In case of heavy competition for places or concern regarding a particular applicant’s suitability, applicants may be interviewed.
• Up to date CV required.

What will I do?

This micro-credential aims to bring the disciplines of organisational behaviour and leadership into a practice orientated focus and covers conversation practice, coaching skills principles, and essential elements of talent management by way of practical exercises, tools and techniques.

How will this Micro-credential be delivered?

This micro-credential will be delivered fully online in 2.5-hour sessions each, delivered once a week in the evenings.

The micro-credential will include:

• Developing your coaching toolkit by utilising your coaching techniques with peers, and in your organisation.
• The opportunity to self-assess and get 360 feedback on your emotional intelligence skills and how these skills can be utilised for engaging others in better conversations.
• Practice sessions guided by professional coaches to provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills with confidence.

How is this Micro-credential assessed?

Individual Assignment (2,500 words) 70%. The individual assignment requires students to build an annotated model of leader as coach.

Reflective Learning Log 30%.  Student’s individual learning goals will support the context for reflection, and the context for live practice coaching sessions.

Closing date for application is 30th September.

For eligibility details, please refer to the Eligibility Criteria.

More information can be found here.