About this diploma
A great training programme for any aspiring manager. So if you want to take the next step up, prove you have the skills to succeed, and lead from the front, this is the diploma for you!
Be an inspiring manager or team leader
To be a great manager, you need to be able to motivate and inspire your team while juggling the complexities of helping to run a business and interpret complex financial information.
So if you’ve been newly promoted to a managerial or team leader role or you’re looking to take your career to the next level, our Management diploma will give you the skills needed to be highly effective. You’ll develop an understanding of how to get the most out of your team, alongside learning what you need to know to flourish in your role and drive your organisation forward.
The skills you need to be an effective Manager or Team Leader
The Management diploma is the ideal diploma if you want to take the next step up and prove you have the skills to succeed.
You’ll learn how a business works, gain essential accounts understanding, advanced software skills, time management, leadership attributes, and good communication in an organisation.
To complement your diploma, you’ll also have the option to add two elective courses, including Sage 50 Accounts, Marketing Essentials, and Costing and Pricing, to name just a few.
What will you get in return?
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive the widely recognised and respected Pitman Training diploma. Businesses throughout the UK and Ireland recognise the Pitman Training name as a sign that you have been trained to the highest level.
And with your Management diploma, you’ll have world-class skills to pursue a position as a highly valued and well-paid manager or team leader.
Aims and Objectives
The Management diploma is one of a range of diplomas developed for the purpose of equipping newly appointed managers and team leaders with the skills they’ll need to manage a team.
Courses Included
Communications in an Organisation
This course focuses on how communications and information are managed within an organisation.
Introduction to Irish Business Structure and Law
If you have or are thinking about setting up your own business, this course will provide you with an essential grounding in the basics of business structure and law.
Time Management
Time management training increases your productivity and efficiency. This is the ideal course for anyone who wants to get more done in less time.
Understanding Business Accounts in Ireland
For a business, nothing is more important than its finances. This course will provide you with a good understanding of business accounts – essential knowledge if you run a small business.
Word
Our Microsoft Word course is designed to provide you with the essential skills you will need to be proficient in Word, in a work environment, in as short a time as possible.
alternative Word Expert
In this course, you will learn advanced-level features of Microsoft Word, such as templates, document protection, Track Changes, forms, macros, and more.
Outlook
This flexible study Outlook course takes you through everything you need to use this popular email system as a work tool, from navigation and views through contacts and appointments, to tasks and folders.
PowerPoint
Our comprehensive PowerPoint training course will help you get to grips with this popular presentation software. Learning with us will teach you how to produce exciting presentations for effective communication in business.
CompTIA Project+
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to manage the life cycle of a project in terms of defining what it is, planning each aspect, implementation, completion, and evaluation.
Projects and Budgeting
This course covers basic budgeting for nonfinancial professionals and is ideal for those involved in project management who wish to learn budgeting in relation to project schedules
Excel
Microsoft Excel is the world’s most popular spreadsheet program. In Part 1, you will learn how to use the core features of Excel, such as how to create and format worksheets, use functions, create formulas, and more. In Part 2, you will learn intermediate and advanced-level features of the Microsoft Excel application, such as how to create and edit charts, sort and filter data, use advanced formulas, and more.
alternative Excel Expert
In this course, you will learn advanced-level features of Microsoft Excel, such as macros, PivotTables, PivotCharts, and data analysis tools to help you make data-driven decisions.
Elective Courses
In addition to the core courses you will also select two elective courses of your own choice. Below are some recommendations but there is a wider list of courses available. Speak to a Course Advisor for more information.
Sage 50 Accounts Ireland
This Sage 50 Accounts course will help you learn how to process the finances of a business using this globally renowned accounting software. This is a professional, interactive training course using Sage Accounts, and is designed for those who already have an understanding of manual bookkeeping processes.
Marketing Essentials
Over four lessons you’ll cover topics such as understanding what a marketing plan is, how to carry out appropriate research, how websites are designed to market a company, effective advertising and the four P’s of marketing products.
Personal Computer Essentials
In this course, you’ll learn the components and basic operation of the personal computer, covering hardware and software components, application software, and file management.
Marketing Principles and Digital Opportunities
This course offers an overview of marketing, as well as insights into the core principles of digital marketing. The course will help you understand the central purpose and nature of marketing.
Costing and Pricing
Invaluable for anyone responsible for accounts or setting pricing within a business, this short course is something we’re sure you’ll get true value from.
Health and Safety Essentials
This is a flexible study course, so you’ll have the freedom to study whenever suits you. The interactive e-learning system makes this an extremely accessible and useful health and safety course.
Excel Expert
In this course, you will learn advanced-level features of Microsoft Excel, such as macros, PivotTables, PivotCharts, and data analysis tools to help you make data-driven decisions.
Pre-Requisites
No pre-requisites are required for this diploma.
Finance Options
Wherever possible our training is tailored to your needs. The cost of our training programmes depend on the course(s) you choose and varies according to duration and breadth. Rest assured we have a number of payment options available to ensure the cost of training is affordable and can be worked alongside your other financial commitments. Common ways people fund their training include: -
Self-Funded:
- Flexible payment plans to help you spread the cost* available at many of our centres;
- You could opt to pay upfront.
Company Funded:
Requesting funding from your employers needn’t be a daunting task. Many employers support and encourage their employees with their professional development and consider it a worthwhile investment to fund any training required.
What we can help with:
- Providing a comprehensive training programme outlining learning outcomes
- Tailored personnel letters
- Communication with finance departments to arrange payment options (upfront or payment plan*).
* Terms and Conditions apply. Speak to a Course Advisor for full information on the options available to you.
Career Path
If you’re aspiring to a supervisory, team leader, or management-type job, this is a diploma that will help you develop a well-rounded skillset. From here, why not aim high and work towards senior management or even director-level positions!