NCI Course Details

The course will focus on very specific and emerging managerial issues in the sector, which are not generally found in conventional MA/MSc/MBA programmes, other than those which focus exclusively on the non-profit sector. Learners receive very specific 360-degree feedback on their own leadership behaviours as seen by their peers, colleagues, direct reports etc. using a validated instrument.

The managerial portions of the programme (10 of 15 ECTS) addresses, in a foundational way, many of the contemporary issues faced by Irish managers in the non-profit sector. Topics and skills such as reflective practice, conflict management, emotional intelligence at work, non-profit governance, managing culture, HR and performance management, impact measurement, change management, influencing government and advocacy, information management, social media and personal presentation skills differentiate the programme from conventional management programmes. While the knowledge base is developed from an empirical perspective, the core focus is on helping learners migrate the knowledge base into a new set of competencies.

Graduates will receive a Special Purpose Award (15 credits) awarded by QQI at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

• Non-Profit Change Management
• Emerging Management
• Ethical Leadership
• Outcome Measurement
• External Environment and Stakeholder Conflicts
• Model Leadership Behaviours
• Implementing Leadership Driven Changes

For information on the subjects taught on this course view our module descriptors.

Applicants are required to hold a minimum of a 2.2 honours degree at level 8 or equivalent on the National Framework of Qualifications.

For applicants whose first language is not English, please note the English language entry requirements.

Applications may also be considered under the college’s Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) policy and this is likely to be particularly germane to the non-profit sector managers who do not hold an undergraduate degree but have substantive work and managerial experience. This programme requires applicants to have previous work and managerial/team leader experience.

Blended – Livestream (online) classes with some campus classes and some in-person exams, scheduled in advance.

See the Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership and Management course brochure for an explanation of the learning methods.

All students applying to NCI must have access to a laptop that will allow them to attend classes online and, where relevant, to participate in on-campus learning.

The minimal suitable configuration is:

Processor:

• Intel 7th (or higher) generation processors (Core i-3, ii-5, -7,i-9-7x)
• or AMD Ryzen 3rd generation processors, running at 2.0GHz and above (Intel Atom/Celeron or AMD Athlon/Sempron Processors may cost less, but may not meet your requirements)

Random Access Memory (RAM):
8 GB minimum

Solid State Drive (SSD) Capacity:
256 GB minimum

Wireless Card:
802.11 a/b/g/n compliant with Bluetooth Capability (incompatibilities have been noted with the Qualcomm Atheros Wireless Adapters and software device drivers)

Graphics Card:
Direct X9 or later

Supported Operating Systems:
Windows 10 Home/Pro

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure their computer is functioning correctly and that they have full administrator rights. NCI cannot provide support for these personal devices.

Student Laptop Loan Scheme

A Laptop Loan Scheme is available for eligible students to assist them in completing their chosen course.

One semester

Successful graduates of the programme are likely to emerge as future senior managers or CEOs of indigenous non-profit organisations, or develop further career progression in their current non-profit organisation.

Two days per month: Attendance at college (online or on-campus subject to guidelines) for three x 3-day blocks and one x 2-day block (11 days total).

Group A Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership and Management (CNPM25_A) 

• Course Block One (January) 
  • In-Person / On-Campus - Monday, January 13th
  • Online - Tuesday, January 14th
  • Online - Wednesday, January 15th
• Course Block Two (February)
  • Online - Monday, February 10th
  • Online - Tuesday, February 11th
  • In-Person / On-Campus - Wednesday, February 12th
• Course Block Three (March)
  • Online - Monday, March 10th 
  • Online - Tuesday, March 11th
  • In-Person / On-Campus - Wednesday, March 12th 
• Course Block Four (April)
  • Online - Monday, April 7th
  • In-Person / On-Campus - Tuesday, April 8th

Group B Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership and Management (CNPM25_B) 

• Course Block One (January) 
  • In-Person / On-Campus - Monday, January 20th
  • Online - Tuesday, January 21st
  • Online - Wednesday, January 22nd
• Course Block Two (February)
  • Online - Monday, February 24th
  • Online - Tuesday, February 25th
  • In-Person / On-Campus - Wednesday, February 26th
• Course Block Three (March)
  • Online - Monday, March 24th 
  • Online - Tuesday, March 25th
  • In-Person / On-Campus - Wednesday, March 26th 
• Course Block Four (April)
  • Online - Monday, April 14th
  • In-Person / On-Campus - Tuesday, April 15th

These blocks will be run over a 6-month or less period, allowing students spend time on applying the evidence-based principles learned, completing applied projects as part of their assessment, and focusing on independent learning.

The cost of this course is €1,575.

(Fees revised annually)

You can spread the cost of this course with a direct debit plan.

If you would like to learn more about this course, please contact Regina Dunne by emailing Regina.Dunne@ncirl.ie.