Study Leadership and Management Essentials micro-credential

Accelerate your career with RCSI's latest online micro-credential in Leadership and Management Essentials, for healthcare professionals to enhance skills and gain knowledge in finance, budgeting, patient safety, and service quality.

Our online courses have been designed to maximise flexibility for busy healthcare professionals worldwide. Enrol now on our short online micro-credential course and propel your career to the next level.

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 Secure your spot in the Leadership and Management Essentials micro-credential course starting March 2025.

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Lead the future of healthcare with RCSI Online

The Leadership and Management Essentials micro-credential 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. Ideal for healthcare professionals wishing to improve their management and leadership skills while enhancing their ability to lead a team that can drive success.

Micro-credentials are standalone qualifications which can be transferable and may be stacked into larger qualifications.

  • Price: €1,000
  • Duration: 5 weeks
  • Start date: 10 March 2025
  • Delivery: Online

Begin your journey to lead improvements in health and healthcare systems.

What is a micro-credential?

RCSI's online micro-credential courses offer a convenient path to achieve your educational goals and obtain credit-bearing qualifications. Watch this video and find out how healthcare micro-credentials will improve your skills in leadership and management.

International expert faculty

Anna Connolly is an adjunct faculty member in the RCSI Graduate School of Healthcare Management. She operates her own business psychology practice, offering coaching, training, and consultancy services on a national and international scale.

Anna Connolly

Why study with us?

RCSI understands that healthcare practice requires a lifelong commitment to learning and that this can be challenging for busy healthcare professionals. Our online micro-credential courses have been designed to support postgraduate learners in advancing their academic knowledge, professional skillset and expertise with minimal disruptions to work and family commitments while providing maximum flexibility and guidance to study with ease. 

Flexible online healthcare courses

Ensuring minimal disruption to your work-life commitments – we provide interactive and flexible online healthcare programmes designed for every career stage.

International networking opportunities

As an RCSI postgraduate student, you will become part of an international learning community and will join a multidisciplinary alumni network of over 32,000 graduates.

Learn from expert faculty and innovators

Learn from RCSI's leading academics and expert practitioners, who are committed to creating inclusive and dynamic learning environments for busy healthcare professionals.

Engage in research-driven education

Immerse yourself in case-based and research-driven education – RCSI integrates the latest cutting-edge research and innovation into every programme offering.