Inspire Performance. Lead with Purpose. Deliver Results Through People.
Develop the leadership skills needed to motivate teams, strengthen commitment, and drive measurable results within your organisation. This course equips you to lead with confidence, build strong relationships, and create an environment where people perform at their best.
Designed for aspiring, new, and experienced managers, supervisors, and team leaders, this in-depth programme explores what effective leadership looks like in practice, equipping you to balance team needs, individual performance, and organisational goals.
Validated by Griffith College, this course focuses on professional skill development. While it sits outside the national framework, it delivers practical, industry-relevant learning you can apply immediately.
This Professional Diploma in Leadership Skills is delivered part-time and offers an interactive, hands-on learning experience. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of what employees expect from their leaders—and how to meet and exceed those expectations consistently.
Through practical exercises and reflection, you’ll learn how to lead with impact, manage competing demands, and achieve results by empowering others.
This course is ideal for:
You’ll also explore how leadership is shaped by both natural traits and learned behaviours—helping you define your own leadership style and grow with confidence.
| College | Griffith College Dublin (GCD) |
| Course ID | 132091 |
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 8 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Professional Qualification |
| Awarding Body | Institute of Commercial Management |
| Awarding Body Details | Diploma in Leadership Skills |
| Course Start Date | 20th October 2026 |
| Course End Date | 19th January 2027 |
| Course Duration | 12 Weeks |
| Course Time | This part-time evening course will run one evening per week from 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm over 12 weeks, course dates outlined below. Online Delivery: Classes will be delivered live online using Zoom and will commence on Wednesday, 28th October 2026. Year 2026 Oct: 28 Nov: 04, 11,18, 25 Dec: 02, 09, 16 Jan: 06, 13, 20, 27 On-Campus Delivery: Classes will commence on Tuesday, 20th October 2026. Year 2026 Oct: 20, 27 Nov: 03, 10, 17, 24 Dec: 01, 08, 15 Jan: 05, 12, 19 |
| Course Fee | 1490 |
| Entry Requirements | Mature Students - If you are 23 years or over from the 1st January of this year, you can apply for this course directly using the College’s online application form. A member of the College’s admissions team will be in touch to discuss your course entry requirements. Under 23 Years - Two Honours Level, Grade C3s or above and four Ordinary Level D3s in your Leaving Certificate (subjects to include Maths and a language) or equivalent exam taken. |
| Career Path | What further study can I do? Graduates from this course may be interested in progressing to the BA in Business at Griffith College or the Effective Public Speaking course, subject to satisfying the English Language requirements, where necessary. What career paths could I have? The Diploma in Leadership Skills is the perfect foundation for participants who wish to increase company productivity through developing skilled and able leaders in the workplace. |
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