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Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice and Leadership

The Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice and Leadership in Higher Education at University College Cork is designed for professionals working in administrative or academic roles in Higher Education. The program aims to formalize their experience, develop their leadership potential, and enhance their skillset and professional competencies to respond to complex challenges and changes in Higher Education.

Programme Overview

The program has a unique focus on leadership in higher education, allowing participants to explore the higher education landscape and operations. It develops a holistic understanding of current professional practice within Higher Education while enhancing reflective leadership capacities and the ability to inform decision-making with relevant evidence.

Course Structure

The course adopts a blended learning model involving online facilitation and face-to-face instruction. It is delivered through blocks of campus-based sessions in each semester, with subsequent engagement via a virtual learning environment, webinars, and online resources such as academic literature, videos from key theorists, and trigger questions to focus specific learning activities.

Objectives

• Engage in peer learning
• Gain a professional qualification
• Grow your network
• Discover the latest insights in the development of policy and practice
• Connect with peers across the Higher Education sector via a virtual and in-person learning environment

Delivery

The program is part-time, with a blended approach that encourages students to develop a community of practice anchored through peer exchange and collaborative learning partnerships.

Updated Information

Updated as of 30 June 2025.

University Information

University College Cork is a registered charity with the Charities Regulatory Authority.