Program Overview

Program Overview

The Leading Teams Micro-credential is a 5 ECTS, Level 9 program designed to help participants improve the performance of their teams. The program blends theory and practice, allowing participants to deepen their self-awareness and develop a grounded approach to teamwork.

Program Details

• Duration: 6 weeks
• Places: 30
• Intakes: September and April
• Course Coordinator: Jane Flanagan
• Course Director: Prof. Melissa Sayer
• Closing Date: 12th September for the September intake and 21st March for the April intake

Admission Requirements

• Professional Experience: A minimum of 3 years of professional or managerial work experience
• Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL IBT 90 for non-native English speakers
• CV: An up-to-date CV is required
• Entry Criteria: 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

Course Fees

• Subsidised Course Fee: €1000 for eligible candidates applying for the micro-credential "Leading Teams" in the academic year 2024/25
• HCI Fees Subsidy: Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria may qualify for a 50% fee subsidy, subject to the availability of subsidised places

What You Will Learn

On successful completion of this micro-credential, learners will be able to:

• Design and apply a team structure to enable team effectiveness
• Critically analyse and apply reliable strategies to improve team performance
• Develop critical awareness on how to leverage talent in a team and communicate effectively for team success
• Engage with a team's key stakeholders and demonstrate that the team is open to feedback and committed to the highest performance
• Understand the importance of creating an environment that has a learning orientation and demonstrate how leaders can take responsibility for initiating a learning culture

Course Delivery

• Format: Fully online in 2.5-hour sessions, delivered once a week in the evenings
• Content: Incorporates lectures, interactive workshops, peer group work, and personal case study with additional reading material and independent learning and reviewing available online

Assessment

• Individual Assignment: 100% (4000 words)
• Assignment Details: The individual assignment requires students to write an essay detailing their interpretation and application of the Team Diagnostic Survey (TDS), considering their leadership approach and how their approach to effective team leadership can be enhanced.