QQI Leadership course

QQI Level 6 component certificate in Leadership (6N2191)

Learners have 10 weeks to complete the course. Learners work at their own pace and may commence at any time of year.

Accredited
Qualification on the NFQ (Ireland).

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eLearning course with Tutor Support.

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QQI Leadership course

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Course Details

The overall aim of this Leadership course is to equip learners with knowledge and competence in effectively leading people in work tasks and activities. The module is designed for those wishing to gain an understanding of leadership, leadership styles and their impact on the completion of tasks and activities and the skills and competencies a successful leader will require. The module aims to provide a current overview of leadership theory and how this theory links to practice in a workplace environment. The programme will also equip learners with practical leadership competencies. The programme covers:

  • An introduction to Management and Leadership.
  • Management v. Leadership.
  • Leadership Styles and altering your leadership style.
  • Leadership development.
  • Cognition, Creative problem solving, interpersonal skills and decision making.
  • 360-degree feedback.
  • Auditing leadership skills and creating personal development plans.

View a detailed list of the learning outcomes for this course on our learning outcomes page.

How you will learn

By enrolling on this course, you’ll receive 24/7 access to the eLearning platform for the full duration of your studies. This includes a detailed course manual, engaging videos, interactive quizzes, and dedicated one-to-one tutor support via a messaging system. You’ll also have access to the CMIT Digital Library, providing a wealth of additional resources.

The course materials for this QQI-certified programme are clearly structured and easy to follow. You can conveniently upload your assessments online and receive feedback through the eLearning platform. You will receive personalised feedback from your tutor on each assessment you submit. The CMIT eLearning platform is accessible from any internet-connected computer, giving you the flexibility to study anytime, anywhere.

Who should complete this course?
  • Existing Managers: Those who are already in management positions and looking to enhance their leadership skills.
  • Newly Appointed Managers: Individuals who have recently been promoted to managerial roles and require leadership training.
  • Team Leaders: Current team leaders or those aspiring to move into a supervisory or team leader role.
  • Business Owners: Entrepreneurs who manage teams and need to develop effective leadership skills.
  • Individuals Seeking Professional Qualification: Those who wish to gain a professional, accredited qualification in leadership through home study distance learning.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
  • Level 5 Certificate / Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or relevant life or work experience
  • As part of the assessment for this course, learners will be required to complete several practical tasks in an organisational setting. They must be either working or have access to an organisation where this can be achieved (this can be voluntarily).
  • As this NFQ level 6 qualification is delivered through English, it is necessary learners will have sufficient written English skills to complete this course.
  • A basic working knowledge of computers in addition to a computer with internet access and word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word or Google Docs) is required to do the course.
  • Learners must be a resident of Ireland / based in Ireland.
  • View the technical requirements for accessing CMIT eLearning.
  • Learn more about the suitability of this course.

How CMIT eLearning Works…

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Topics covered in this course
Unit 1: Management and Leadership
  • Management v. Leadership
  • Leadership styles
  • Motivating teams
  • Identifying your leadership style
  • Altering your leadership style
  • Developing and implementing strategy
  • The Balanced Scorecard
Unit 2: Leadership Development
  • Leadership development model
  • Cognition
  • Creative problem solving
  • People skills
  • Decision-making
  • Emotional intelligence
Unit 3: Leadership skills audit and action planning
  • 360-degree feedback
  • Leadership skills audit
  • How to develop leadership skills
  • Leadership development plan
Assessment
  • This QQI Leadership course is assessed through completion of learner record worth 40% and a skills demonstration worth 60%.
  • A learner record is a self-reflective record  where the learner reports on their learning experiences, activities and progress. A skills demonstration is a practical assessment where the learner performs specific that  demonstrate a range of skills.
  • Assessments are submitted online via the eLearning site. They are reviewed by the course tutor and feedback is provided to learners within 5 working days. Learners are only permitted to submit one assessment at a time and must receive feedback on one assessment before submitting the next. All work submitted must be the learners own work.
  • 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 QQI External Authenticator.
Transfer and Progression to Further Studies
  • This Leadership course leads to a level 6 component award on the National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Students who complete this programme may use this level 6 component certificate as credit towards the major award in Business (6M4587) and also Administration (6M5013). For more details, contact us.
Accreditation
  • Following successful completion, you will receive a QQI Level 6 component certificate in Leadership (6N2191). This component is worth 15 credits.
  • This is the most up to date programme on this topic and it has been developed based on learning outcomes which are approved by QQI.
  • Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. CMIT is registered with QQI to offer programmes leading to QQI awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. More information can be found on the Accreditation Details page.

 

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December 16, 2025

I learned a lot from this course.

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December 16, 2025

This course was an amazing course. It helped me reflect on my Leadership style and how I can improve.

Student November 2025

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November 24, 2025

Viva

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September 8, 2025

Best platform for your career development, Special thanks Clodagh Kent , my tutor , she is the best , her reviews are very helpful.

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September 1, 2025

The course is really helpful for my professional enhancement

Student August 2025

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May 27, 2025

Everything was great.

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April 15, 2025

I really enjoyed this course.

Student April 2025

I really enjoyed learning with CMIT

September 24, 2024

I really enjoyed learning with CMIT

Student September 2024
Verified

This is my third course with CMIT and I am happy to say, experience was fantastic again. Study material provided with this course was very good, and tutor support was superb. Clodagh guided me and answer all my queries in very efficient manner and on time. I am glad , I enrolled myself for this course. This will definitely help me to grow in my career.

July 4, 2024

This is my third course with CMIT and I am happy to say, experience was fantastic again. Study material provided with this course was very good, and tutor support was superb. Clodagh guided me and answer all my queries in very efficient manner and on time. I am glad , I enrolled myself for this course. This will definitely help me to grow in my career.

Student July 2024
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Very straight forward process to complete the course.

July 1, 2024

Very straight forward process to complete the course.

Student June 2024
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Process and course have been very straightforward to date.

June 24, 2024

Process and course have been very straightforward to date.

Student June 2024
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Superb course, excellent layout. tutor excellent also.

June 19, 2024

Superb course, excellent layout. tutor excellent also.

Student June 2024
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fantastic course, really well structured. tutor was excellent in getting back, grading etc.

June 19, 2024

fantastic course, really well structured. tutor was excellent in getting back, grading etc.

Student June 2024
Verified

The course content was varied and interesting. I enjoy working at my own pace and the CMIT style worked really well for me. the reminders about assessment dates are a great idea, and I am sure helped many. feedback was very welcome, honest and a great motivational boost.

April 8, 2024

The course content was varied and interesting. I enjoy working at my own pace and the CMIT style worked really well for me. the reminders about assessment dates are a great idea, and I am sure helped many. feedback was very welcome, honest and a great motivational boost.

Student April 2024
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I have really enjoyed Part 1 of this course and found the assignment interesting.

February 20, 2024

I have really enjoyed Part 1 of this course and found the assignment interesting.

Student February 2024
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Very good course.

October 9, 2023

Very good course.

Student October 2023
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Pace seems good. Nice evolution of knowledge.

September 4, 2023

Pace seems good. Nice evolution of knowledge.

Student September 0223
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Very good course - I learned lots of new tasks.

September 1, 2023

Very good course – I learned lots of new tasks.

Student August 2023
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I enjoyed the course and I feel the concepts learned will be transferrable to my role

August 24, 2023

I enjoyed the course and I feel the concepts learned will be transferrable to my role

Student August 2023
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The course and the material was very well presented.

April 12, 2023

The course and the material was very well presented.

Student April 2023
Verified

The course is very informative and well-structured.

April 3, 2023

The course is very informative and well-structured.

Student April 2023
Verified

Very well laid out and easy to follow from section to section. Very helpful to anyone looking to improve their leadership skills.

February 27, 2023

Very well laid out and easy to follow from section to section. Very helpful to anyone looking to improve their leadership skills.

Student February 2023
Verified

I am learning how to be a better leader and can see it in how I am approaching situations already.

February 20, 2023

I am learning how to be a better leader and can see it in how I am approaching situations already.

Student February 2023
Verified

Really user friendly, nicely paced very interesting and convenient that I could study from home having a young family it made it achievable. Thank you for the very helpful feedback Sarah Jane , it kept me motivated as I knew where I needed to improve or work on and what I did well.

November 7, 2022

Really user friendly, nicely paced very interesting and convenient that I could study from home having a young family it made it achievable. Thank you for the very helpful feedback Sarah Jane , it kept me motivated as I knew where I needed to improve or work on and what I did well.

Student Novemner 2022
Verified

I would highly recommend CMIT to my colleagues and friends; the course delivery and content were excellent, as was the tutor feedback.

October 4, 2022

I would highly recommend CMIT to my colleagues and friends; the course delivery and content were excellent, as was the tutor feedback.

Student October 2022
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I've thoroughly enjoyed the course so far. The portal is easy to navigate and the tutor is very helpful.

August 31, 2022

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the course so far. The portal is easy to navigate and the tutor is very helpful.

Stidenty August 2022
Verified

Informative, well structured and enjoyable. my tutor Karen was prompt in her responses and gave good clear direction. Overall happy with the course

October 18, 2021

Informative, well structured and enjoyable. my tutor Karen was prompt in her responses and gave good clear direction. Overall happy with the course

Student October 2021
Verified

Well laid out, enjoyable and good resources and guides available.

August 25, 2021

Well laid out, enjoyable and good resources and guides available.

Student July 2021
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The course was very relevant, well organized and structured, making it easy for participants to acquire the essence and major components of leadership theories, principles and methods, thereby equipping them develop and refine their leadership kills and techniques. As someone involved in the formulation and implementation of social housing projects, which require working with and managing teams and individual employees, the course has allowed me to reflect on how best to approach and succeed in the effective and efficient implementation of project tasks and activities that heavily draw on the theories, principles and practices of leadership.

April 29, 2021

The course was very relevant, well organized and structured, making it easy for participants to acquire the essence and major components of leadership theories, principles and methods, thereby equipping them develop and refine their leadership kills and techniques. As someone involved in the formulation and implementation of social housing projects, which require working with and managing teams and individual employees, the course has allowed me to reflect on how best to approach and succeed in the effective and efficient implementation of project tasks and activities that heavily draw on the theories, principles and practices of leadership.

Student April 2021
Verified

I really enjoyed the course and the valuable guidance, support and comments and suggestions of the course tutors, including the course support staff and facilitators made the training very valuable and I just want to thank them all.

February 15, 2021

I really enjoyed the course and the valuable guidance, support and comments and suggestions of the course tutors, including the course support staff and facilitators made the training very valuable and I just want to thank them all.

Student February 2021
Verified

It is a well laid out course with frequent assessments to ensure user is retaining information and understands modules.

December 3, 2020

It is a well laid out course with frequent assessments to ensure user is retaining information and understands modules.

Student December 2020
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I really like my course and My tutor and administration staffs were very helpful and prompt in giving response.

September 10, 2020

I really like my course and My tutor and administration staffs were very helpful and prompt in giving response.

Student September 2020
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Over all I am so happy and thankful .My tutor Sarah Jane Cashman was so amazing and she cleared my doubt as soon as possible in the best interest.

August 11, 2020

Over all I am so happy and thankful .My tutor Sarah Jane Cashman was so amazing and she cleared my doubt as soon as possible in the best interest.

Student August 2020
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The course was very interesting and worthwhile.

April 5, 2020

The course was very interesting and worthwhile.

Student April 2020
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Brilliant course really enjoyed it.

March 27, 2020

Brilliant course really enjoyed it.

Student March 2020
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I very much enjoyed the course, the layout etc. My college tutor was also very helpful and understanding.

January 22, 2020

I very much enjoyed the course, the layout etc. My college tutor was also very helpful and understanding.

Student January 2020
Verified

Definitely will recommend it to everybody.

December 12, 2019

Definitely will recommend it to everybody.

Student December 2019
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I love this course, very interesting. My Tutor (Sarah Jane Cashman) is very helpful. Every question is answered. Definitely recommended.

November 29, 2019

I love this course, very interesting. My Tutor (Sarah Jane Cashman) is very helpful. Every question is answered. Definitely recommended.

Student November 2019
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It was a great course very informal and the tutor was fantastic always helping.

September 25, 2019

It was a great course very informal and the tutor was fantastic always helping.

Student September 2019
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Great course and a great tutor, very helpful.

September 24, 2019

Great course and a great tutor, very helpful.

Student September 2019
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I have to say that over any other college and cpd provider CMIT are most helpful in understanding personal issues working life etc etc. Although it is online course and not very long..the understanding and sensitivity given was very much appreciated and not easily found in others and I know that a lot of other students would agree. Thank you again.

September 16, 2019

I have to say that over any other college and cpd provider CMIT are most helpful in understanding personal issues working life etc etc. Although it is online course and not very long..the understanding and sensitivity given was very much appreciated and not easily found in others and I know that a lot of other students would agree. Thank you again.

Student September 2019
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Overall I am very happy that I took this course. Not only is it something that I can add to my CV, but it has given me new skills that I can bring into my job and any other job I might have in the future.

June 17, 2019

Overall I am very happy that I took this course. Not only is it something that I can add to my CV, but it has given me new skills that I can bring into my job and any other job I might have in the future.

Student June 2019
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The course has been an advantage and the information provided is consistant and beneficial.

April 24, 2019

The course has been an advantage and the information provided is consistant and beneficial.

Student April 2019
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Just a very good informative course.

March 28, 2019

Just a very good informative course.

Student March 2019
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I am really enjoying the course as I am learning about leadership. I really like the "real world" current case studies of different leaders.

November 21, 2018

I am really enjoying the course as I am learning about leadership. I really like the “real world” current case studies of different leaders.

Student November 2018
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I won a competition with CMIT but I entered with a trusted college that my friends spoke very highly of. I thought the course was absolutely brilliant. It made me use the skills that I had learned in real life situations which was very helpful to me. This course gave me a lot of confidence in my job role and helped me to identify personal area's for improvement.

September 14, 2018

I won a competition with CMIT but I entered with a trusted college that my friends spoke very highly of. I thought the course was absolutely brilliant. It made me use the skills that I had learned in real life situations which was very helpful to me. This course gave me a lot of confidence in my job role and helped me to identify personal area’s for improvement.

Student September 2018
Verified

Very interesting.

August 17, 2018

Very interesting.

Student August 2018
Verified

This course is brilliant and I would highly recommend it to others wanting to get a qualification in leadership.

August 10, 2018

This course is brilliant and I would highly recommend it to others wanting to get a qualification in leadership.

Student August 2018
Verified

Enjoyed it very much, in particular the personal development plan.

July 12, 2018

Enjoyed it very much, in particular the personal development plan.

Student July 2018
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The manuals and additional course material provided are very thorough and useful.

July 12, 2018

The manuals and additional course material provided are very thorough and useful.

Student July 2018
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