UCD Professional Academy Part time Diploma in Change Management

Learners must be currently employed

County Wexford Chamber Skillnet is co-funded by the Government of Ireland, the European Union and Network Member Companies.

Limited Funded Places Available

Date: October & November 2025

Schedule:

Wednesday 15th October – S1 & S2 – County Wexford Chamber Boardroom
Thursday 30th October – S3 – Online
Thursday 13th November – S4 – Online
Thursday 27th November S5 / S6 – County Wexford Chamber Boardroom

Delivery: Blended: County Wexford Chamber Boardroom

Full Fee: €1300 PP

Skillnet Funded Fee: €649 PP – This certified programme is part funded by the European Social Fund

50% ESF+ Funded & Part Funded By The Government of Ireland – limited spaces available

Course Overview:

This part time diploma is designed and developed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills to effectively lead and manage organisational change. Guided by industry experts, this programme delves into key change theories, models, and concepts critical for navigating today’s fast evolving business environment. This Professional Diploma will:

Provide you with the essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to excel in change management.
Enable you to identify and overcome common barriers to change, and strategies to engage stakeholders effectively.
Elevate your leadership skills by exploring self-awareness, resilience-building, and effective communication.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for individuals who lead, support, or aspire to drive change within an organization. It is well-suited for change agents such as HR professionals, project managers, supervisors, team leaders, department heads, business owners, entrepreneurs, and those aiming to advance into management roles.

Topics you will cover:

● Understanding Change and Change Management

● Resistance to Change & The Change Curve

● Mindsets

● Leadership and Management

● Communicating Change

● Managing Conflict in Change

● Change Planning

● Assessing Risk

● Stakeholder Engagement

● M&As

● Influencing Change

● The VUCA and BANI Worlds

● Sustainable Employee Engagement

● Building Resilience

Accreditation:

On successful completion of this programme, participants will receive a Professional Academy Diploma in Change Management.

The UCD Professional Academy is a wholly-owned part of University College Dublin, crafted specifically to meet the evolving needs of professionals and organisations. It offers short, practical courses—called Professional Academy Diplomas—that focus on transferable, industry-aligned skills such as leadership, management, AI, data analytics, marketing, finance, and design.