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Leadership and Management Essentials

Micro-credential
Healthcare management

What is an RCSI Online micro-credential course?

Whether you're looking to enhance your knowledge in a specific healthcare related field, acquire new knowledge and expertise, or stay updated with the latest healthcare advancements, RCSI Online micro-credential courses offer a convenient and reputable pathway to achieve your learning goals and credit bearing qualification.

An RCSI Online micro-credential is a focused, flexible course that allows learners to gain specialised knowledge and skills in a specific healthcare related topic. These courses are designed to be short in duration making them an ideal choice for busy healthcare professionals. Micro-credentials are awarded following assessment of learning outcomes and can also be accumulated to build towards larger awards.

RCSI Online's micro-credential courses are delivered entirely online, providing learners with the convenience of accessing high-quality education from anywhere in the world. Each course is carefully crafted to provide in-depth insights, practical expertise, and internationally recognised ECTS credits upon successful completion. They are an excellent way to upskill, advance your career, or explore a new area of interest.

Why Leadership and Management Essentials?

With an exclusive emphasis on healthcare management, RCSI Online’s Leadership and Management Essentials course is designed for healthcare professionals aiming to transition from clinical roles to leadership positions. This short course bridges critical gaps in clinical leadership and management, empowering you to excel in specialised roles and lead with confidence. 

Participants will explore essential concepts such as navigating organisational change, implementing service improvements, and enhancing patient outcomes through effective leadership strategies. Additionally, they will also gain insights into models for patient safety and governance, fostering a culture of quality and safety within healthcare settings. Prepare to embark on a transformative journey with the Leadership and Management Essentials course, develop the competencies needed to lead diverse teams confidently and drive positive change in healthcare delivery.

Follow in the path of former students who have embraced 230 years of teaching excellence.

Driven by the promise of 'leading the world to better health', RSCI has been at the forefront of international healthcare education since our establishment in 1784, and we have a worldwide reputation for delivering excellent undergraduate and postgraduate health professions education.

RCSI's singular healthcare focus is evident through all our postgraduate programmes, offering innovative, insight-rich and immersive development opportunities for both current and future leaders in healthcare.