Achieve Your New Year’s Career Goals with UCC’s Part-time Programmes

Are you looking to upskill, broaden your expertise, or take your career to the next level in 2025? University College Cork’s Adult Continuing Education (ACE) offers a range of part-time, flexible programmes designed to help you achieve your professional and personal goals. With courses starting soon, now is the perfect time to register. Here’s a closer look at some of the programmes. The deadline for applications is the end of January. 

Being an Effective Leader

Duration: 9 weeks | Level: 8 | Delivery: Blended (Online & In-person Classes)

This programme equips you with practical leadership skills to inspire, motivate, and guide your team. Ideal for emerging leaders and those looking to enhance their management capabilities, you’ll explore the foundations of effective leadership and learn strategies to lead with confidence.
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Building Work-based Resilience in Self and Others

Duration: 12 weeks | Level: 9 | Delivery: Online

This CPD certificate focuses on fostering resilience in professional environments. Through this course, you’ll gain tools to build mental toughness, manage stress, and support the well-being of yourself and your colleagues. Perfect for professionals in high-pressure industries.
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Leading Teams

Duration: 14 weeks | Level: 7 | Delivery: Blended (Online & In-person Classes)

Learn how to effectively manage and inspire teams to achieve organisational goals. This course covers team dynamics, communication, and conflict resolution, giving you the skills to succeed in team leadership roles.
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Manufacturing of Pharmaceutical Formulations

Duration: 8 weeks | Level: 9 | Delivery: Online

Designed for those in science, engineering, healthcare or in the pharmaceutical sector, gain technical and practical knowledge of key unit processes, regulatory and formulation requirements associated with the industry. 
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Project Management

Duration: 15 weeks | Level: 7 | Delivery: Online

Master the fundamentals of project management with this comprehensive CPD certificate delivered with Velopi, one of Ireland's leading Project Management training companies. Topics include planning, execution, and closing, equipping you to lead projects with precision and success.
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Trauma and Frontline Workers

Duration: 12 weeks | Level: 9 | Delivery: Online

Designed for frontline professionals, this course allow students to develop their knowledge and understanding of trauma, both in a theoretical but also in an applied manner. 
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Trauma-informed Practice in Education

Duration: 12 weeks | Level: 9  | Delivery: Blended (Online & In-person Classes)

This course equips educators with the knowledge and skills to implement trauma-informed practices in educational settings. Understand the impact of trauma on learning and develop strategies to create supportive, inclusive environments for all students.
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Why Choose ACE at UCC?

• Flexible Learning: Part-time courses designed to fit around your schedule.

• Expert Lecturers: Learn from experienced professionals and academics.

• Career Advancement: Gain industry-relevant skills to boost your career.

• Supportive Community: Join a network of like-minded learners.

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Visit Courses Open for more details or to register. Your next career milestone awaits!