Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) has launched free upskilling courses in leadership and management for individuals whose employment has been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The places are available to individuals in Northern Ireland who have been impacted by the pandemic through furlough, redundancy, or those who have been unable to gain employment in their field.
The courses will be delivered by the Graduate School and the William J. Clinton Leadership Institute at Queen’s Management School, and include:
Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Strategic Leadership and Management Programme
Strategic Change Leadership for Digital Transformation
Negotiation and Influencing Skills
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Aspiring Leaders Programme
Emerging Leaders Programme
Senior Executive Programme
Mini MBA Programme.
Participants will receive a Queen’s certificate and those who complete the CMI Strategic Leadership and Management Programme will gain CMI Level 7 accreditation and Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status.
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The Department for the Economy will be funding 215 places as part of its skills initiative to offer over 5,000 free, short-term courses for those affected by the coronavirus crisis.
Economy Minister Diane Dodds said: “Upskilling those impacted by Covid-19 can help build a pathway to economic recovery and support those whose jobs have been affected in the hardest hit sectors during the economic crisis.
“Skills support the exploitation of key drivers in our economy and help encourage greater investment and innovation. They help firms compete successfully in export markets and, ultimately, they support economic recovery and enhanced productivity. I encourage people who are eligible to apply for these courses and benefit from this opportunity to gain new skills.”
Aileen McAvoy, Head of Organisational Effectiveness at Danske Bank added that "the William J. Clinton Leadership Institute has been invaluable through both their open programmes – which have offered a great opportunity to connect and learn from other leaders – and through some of the bespoke interventions they have delivered to our teams."
"A great blend of thought-provoking inputs and pragmatic application," she continued. "This is a super initiative for those adversely affected by the pandemic to boost their leadership skills and employability for the future.”
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The courses in leadership and management will commence from March to May/June 2021.
Applications are now open until Monday 15 March at 4.00pm. All applicants must have access to a computer and internet connection. Teaching will be delivered in a 'Covid-safe' manner, primarily through flexible distance-based delivery.
The funding follows the previous Department for the Economy funded Covid-19 response Postgraduate Certificates at Queen’s which commenced last year.
They were provided to aid individuals impacted by furlough or job loss due to the pandemic and included programmes in Software Development, Applied Cyber Security and Data Analytics.
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For more information about the courses available, including admissions and application information, please visit: https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/funded-leadership-management-courses/
