Program Overview

Certificate in Operational Excellence

Overview

The Certificate in Operational Excellence is a 12-week, part-time program delivered online. It aims to provide learners with an integrated understanding of Operational Excellence and develop transferable and transversal skills.

Entry Requirements

• Mature applicants (i.e., over 23 years)
• 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)
• QQI Level 5 – Full award with a minimum of eight modules
• Recognition of Prior Learning

Course Content

Modules

• Operations Excellence
• Continual Improvement Process

Career Opportunities

This certificate is designed for professionals who want to enhance their ability to lead, support, or implement operational improvements within their organisation. Graduates will be well-positioned for roles in industries that prioritise efficiency, quality, and lean operations — including manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, services, and the public sector.

Career Pathways

• Operational Excellence Coordinator
• Continuous Improvement Officer
• Lean Practitioner
• Process Improvement Analyst
• Team Leader or Supervisor with a focus on process efficiency
• Business Operations Support Roles
• Change Management Support Staff

Delivery

This programme will be delivered online and part time through an innovative and interactive online learning environment. It utilises highly participatory learning and teaching pedagogies.

Fees

€1,200

Timetable Info

• Two evenings per week (online)
• Lectures will be delivered live online, and recordings of lectures will be available to view in the student’s own time.