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Operations, Quality and Lean Management (Certificate, L6, 60 ECTS)

  • Location: Online

  • years: 1

  • Fees: €2,500

  • Level 6

  • Course Type Flexible and Professional Learning

  • Study Mode Part Time

  • Department Department of Lifelong Learning

  • Start Date 14/09/2026

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Course Overview

The Certificate in Operations, Quality and Lean Management is a one-year, part-time online programme designed to prepare learners for roles in quality assurance, operations, and lean management across a variety of sectors—including manufacturing, med-tech, engineering, hospitality, and financial services.

This flexible, industry-responsive programme equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to manage operations, improve quality, and implement lean principles in diverse organisational settings. Developed in collaboration with employers, the curriculum reflects the growing demand for professionals who understand how to streamline operations, enhance quality systems, and respond to evolving business challenges.

Who is this for?

  • Individuals working in, or seeking to enter, operations and quality-related roles

  • Those looking to upskill or reskill in response to industry demand

  • Jobseekers meeting Springboard+ eligibility criteria

  • Professionals aiming to apply lean methodologies and quality systems within their organisation

More Information

  • Business Management

    Introduces core management principles, organisational behaviour, motivation, teamwork, leadership and managing change in modern workplaces.

    Learning and Development for Higher Education 

    Builds study skills, time management, critical thinking, communication and academic writing to support success in further learning and professional development.

    Fundamentals of Quality Assurance

    Covers the basics of quality systems, auditing, regulatory standards, documentation control and essential statistical tools used in quality environments.

    Introduction to Statistics

    Provides practical statistical skills for decision‑making, including data analysis, probability, distributions, sampling, regression and hypothesis testing.

    Operations Management

    Explores how organisations design and manage processes, capacity, supply chains, inventory, scheduling and continuous improvement to achieve operational efficiency.

    Quality Management

    Introduces quality philosophies, improvement tools, Six Sigma concepts, customer focus, problem‑solving methods and strategies for maintaining high service or product standards.

    Professional Development, Career Planning and Work‑Based Learning

    Focuses on career readiness through CV development, interview preparation, emotional intelligence, self‑reflection and building a personal development plan.

    Lean Management

    Develops understanding of Lean and Six Sigma principles, value‑stream mapping, problem‑solving, waste reduction and the DMAIC improvement cycle, preparing learners to support process improvement initiatives.

  • Minimum Entry Requirements

    Mature Applicants (i.e over 23 years)

    or

    Leaving Certificate

    Grade O6 at ordinary level in five subjects in the leaving certificate. Two of these  subjects must be mathematics and a language (English or Irish)

    or

    QQI Level 5

    Full award with a minimum of eight modules

    or

    Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)

    Please review the academic entry requirements for this programme.

    If you do not hold these qualifications but would like your application to be assessed under RPL please contact us via email using the contact information below.

  • This programme will be delivered online though our virtual learning environment.

  • Each 10-credit module normally equates to approximately 200 total learning hours. Total learning hours include the time spent in class, such as lectures, tutorials, and practical elements, as well as time spent working independently outside of college.

    The balance between these varies by discipline and level of study, and learners should be aware that workload will increase at particular times, especially when assignments are due.

  • The programme is assessed through a combination of continuous assessments, project work and examinations.

  • €2,500.

  • Applications will close on 28th August 2026 at 5pm.

    Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

    Programme run subject to viable numbers.

  • Certificate in Operations Quality and Lean Management, Level 6, 60 ECTS.