Course Details

Course Code(s):
EN6611
Available:
Part-Time
Intake:
Autumn/Fall
Course Start Date:
Autumn 2025
Duration:
6 Weeks
Award:
University Certificate of Study
Qualification:
NFQ Level 9 Minor Award
Faculty: Education and Health Sciences
Course Type: Professional/Flexible
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: Niamh Hickey
Email: niamh.hickey@ul.ie
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Brief Description

Applications closed due to excess demand and high volume of applications received.

Course commencement is subject to minimum numbers. 

This course qualifies for 50% funding under the HCI Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy. Check fees section for details and eligibility. Please Note:  Applicants may only apply for and receive, one subsidised course per semester.   

This module is designed for Senior Leaders in Post Primary Schools who want to enhance their knowledge, skills and competencies to lead organisational culture in their educational institutions effectively. By delving into the intricacies of organizational culture, Post Primary Leaders will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to create a positive and supportive environment within their educational institutions.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

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Understanding how to manage and shape organizational culture enables leaders to enhance school climate, foster collaboration, drive innovation and adaptability, and improve staff morale and retention. A strong, learning-centered organizational culture has a direct impact on student outcomes, as it influences teacher engagement and instructional quality. Moreover, being equipped with an understanding of organizational culture, leaders can effectively navigate change management processes, ensuring successful implementation and effective management of change resistance. In this module, Post Primary School Leaders will learn how to create a positive, supportive, inclusive culture that empowers staff and enhances student learning outcomes. The module will provide students with practical skills and strategies to effectively lead and manage organisational culture. The module will include experiential learning activities and reflective practice to explore theoretical constructs of organisational culture.

On successful completion of this module, Senior Leaders in Post-Primary Schools will be able to:

  • analyze and evaluate the existing organizational culture within an educational institution, identifying its strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
  • develop effective strategies for creating a positive and supportive organizational culture in educational institutions, fostering collaboration, innovation, and a sense of belonging among staff and students.
  • demonstrate the ability to effectively lead and manage organizational culture, applying appropriate leadership styles, building trust, resolving conflicts, and aligning the culture with the institution's goals and values, following a strength-based approach.
  • assess the impact of organizational culture on students and staff, using data and evidence to evaluate the relationship between culture and student engagement, achievement, and overall well-being.
  • engage in reflective practice, critically examining their own leadership practices, cultural biases, and areas for personal and professional growth in leading organizational culture, leading to ongoing development and improvement in their leadership capacity.
  • develop an appreciation for the significance of organizational culture in educational institutions, recognizing its impact on the overall climate, staff engagement, and student outcomes.
  • develop empathy and sensitivity towards cultural diversity within their educational institutions, understanding the importance of creating an inclusive culture that respects and values the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of staff and students.
  • cultivate a strong commitment to ethical leadership within the context of organizational culture, recognizing the responsibility to uphold ethical standards, fairness, and integrity in their decision-making and interactions with others.
  • actively contribute to the cultivation of a positive organizational culture, recognizing their role as change agents in fostering an environment that promotes growth, well-being, and success for all stakeholders.
  • engage in self-reflection and develop a mindful approach to leadership, becoming more aware of their own strengths, limitations, and biases, and incorporating mindfulness practices into their leadership practices to foster self-awareness and promote a positive organizational culture.

Assessment

Reflective assignment

Student Weekly Time Commitment

2-4 Hours

Must hold a position as a Post-Primary Principal or Deputy Principal in Ireland

Entry requirements are established to ensure the learner can engage with the course material and assessments, at a level suitable to their needs, and the academic requirements of the module. By applying to this micro-credential, you are confirming that you have reviewed and understand any such requirements, and that you meet the eligibility criteria for admission.

Successful completion of this module does not automatically qualify you for entry into a further award. All programme applicants must meet the entry requirements listed if applying for a further award.

€900 EU

HCI Micro-Credential Course Learner Subsidy - Candidates who satisfy the eligibility criteria can qualify for 50% funding subject to the availability of places. To clarify eligibility please go to Eligibility Criteria

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