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Updated 5 July, 2010
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Course Details

This comprehensive course, equips existing Managers (and those considering a career in managing people) with detailed knowledge of employee legislation, motivating staff, appraisals, disciplinary procedures, recruitment, selection, and personal development. Students will learn how to: (1) manage staff performance and underperformance, (2) motivate, empower and develop staff, (3) build effective workplace relationships, and (4) understand the implications of Irish employee related legislation.

This distance learning, FETAC accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at work, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification. This course is designed for those working in Large Companies, SMEs or the Public Sector.

By choosing to study this course with CMIT, Students have 24x7 access to CMIT eLearning for the duration of the course. This includes a comprehensive Course Manual, Video, Quizzes and personalised Tutor Support. The course documentation for this FETAC certified course is detailed and easy to read. You will also be able to upload assignments online and receive online feedback. You can use the eLearning system from any computer that has internet access.

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Topics Covered in this Course


Unit 1: Performance Management
  • Performance Management Process
  • Disciplinary Management
  • Managing Assertiveness

Unit 2: Motivating, Developing and Empowering
  • The Role of the Supervisor
  • The Management Process
  • HR Skills
  • Training and Development

Unit 3: Building Effective Relationships
  • Leadership
  • Motivating Staff
  • Identifying Your Style
  • Team Working

Unit 4: Managing Partnerships and Conflict
  • Understanding Conflict
  • Conflict Management Styles
  • Knowing your Conflict Style
  • Listening Skills
  • Mediation

Unit 5: Legislation, Regulation and Policies
  • Principal Legislation
  • Equality
  • Diversity and Cultural Issues
  • Additional Legislative and Policies for those working in the Healthcare Sector


Who should complete this course?

  • Existing Managers and Supervisors who wish to gain a formal accredited qualification.
  • Newly appointed Managers and Supervisors who wish to learn how to manage people and teams.
  • Managers in business who have direct reports and wish to learn best-practice techniques for managing people.
  • People who wish to gain a professional, accredited qualification in the subject matter by home study distance learning.


Prerequisites

  • Leaving Cert or equivalent, and/or relevant Life or Work Experience.
  • As this programme is delivered through distance learning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
  • Basic working knowledge of computers is required to do the course.

    Assessment

  • This course is assessed through completion of activities and Learner Record where candidates record their experience of setting performance standards, giving feedback, staff development, diversity, legislation, delegation and evaluation of their own skills.
  • All work submitted must be your own work. There is no exam with this course.
  • As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, then checked by an Internal Verifier and an independent FETAC External Authenticator.


Progression to Further Studies

  • This course leads to a level 6 award on the National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Students who successfully complete this programme may use this Level 6 credit towards the FETAC Advanced Certificate in Management programme (Ref. BMANX).


Accreditation

  • Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Managing People (N32905) from FETAC.
  • The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. CMIT is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland.
  • Please note that there is a EUR60 fee payable for administration, moderation and certification.



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