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Managing People (FETAC Level 6)

  • Course Fee: Special Offer price Now only: €249.50
  • Was: €499
  • FETAC Level 6 component Certificate in Managing People (N32905).
  • Distance Learning home study course accredited by: FETAC
  • There are no lectures to attend, and all course materials are provided.
  • Students can complete this course within 3 months which is ample time and can start it at any time of the year that is convenient. If students need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course they can request an extension through the college.

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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 any convenient place and time, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification. The course is designed for those working in Large Companies, SMEs or the Public Sector.

Topics covered include:

  • Performance Mgt Process
  • Disciplinary Management
  • Managing Assertiveness
  • The Role of the Supervisor
  • The Management Process
  • HR Skills
  • Training and Development
  • Leadership
  • Motivating Staff
  • Identifying Your Style
  • Team Working
  • Understanding Conflict
  • Conflict Management Styles
  • Knowing your Conflict Style
  • Listening Skills
  • Mediation
  • 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 to make 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.

.Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

  • Leaving Cert, or equivalent, and/or relevant life and work experience.
  • If you take this course by distance learning the course material will be posted to you.  You can complete and return assignments/projects which must be typed rather than handwritten either by post or by email.
  • As this programme is delivered through distance learning or eLearning, students must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
  • If you take this course by eLearning you will need basic IT skills and have access to broadband.
  • For more details on participation suitability of this course click here».

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).

Assessment

  • This course is assessed through completion of activities and a personal 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, validated by a Verifier with an independent FETAC External Authenticator to complete the process. Click here for more information.

Accreditation

  • Following successful completion you will receive a FETAC Level 6 component 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. The Open College is registered with FETAC to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. Click here for details of the National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Click here for more detailed Accreditation information.
  • There is a €85 registration fee payable to include administration, moderation and accreditation.

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