This Certificateoffers a practical and insightful introduction to the psychology of the workplace. Ideal for professionals, team leaders, or anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of people at work, this short, part-time programme equips you with the tools to interpret behaviour, influence motivation, and manage group dynamics more effectively.
This course is supported by Carlow Kilkenny Skillnet. Eligible applicants can contact Jacqui to learn more about the funding support - [email protected]
This course is offered online and will commence in January 2027 and will run over 12 weeks on a Wednesday night from 7pm to 10pm.
Workplace-relevant psychology: Learn how psychological principles apply directly to employee motivation, leadership, team effectiveness, and workplace culture.
Interactive learning: Engage with real-world case studies, blended learning, and interactive class discussions that develop your analytical and communication skills.
Empowerment and confidence: Build self-awareness and develop key interpersonal strategies to become a more confident, emotionally intelligent team contributor or leader.
This course is ideal for:
Professionals looking to enhance people management skills.
HR practitioners or team leads seeking behavioural insights.
Anyone curious about how psychology shapes workplace outcomes.
Introduction to Psychology, History of Psychology, Recruitment and Selection, Training and Development, Job Satisfaction and Motivation.
Leadership and Power in the workplace, Leadership Theory and Styles, Work Groups and Work Teams, Career Management, Workplace Stress, Health and Well-being.
Diversity and Culture, Role and Impact of Technology on Workers, Business Ethics.
Personality and Values in Organizational Behaviour (OB): Determinants of personality, Big Five personality traits and links to OB, MBTI personality framework, Holland’s personality-job fit theory, other assessment tools used in OB, importance of emotional intelligence in work performance.
Managerial Applications of Motivational Concepts: Definition of motivation, hierarchy of needs theory, Theory X and Theory Y, ERG Theory, McClelland’s needs theory, equity and expectancy theory, goal-setting and MBO, employee recognition programmes, skill-based plans, flexible benefits, managerial implications – integrated approach.
Dynamics of Group Behaviour and Team Effectiveness: Tuckman’s model of group formation, Gersick’s punctuated-equilibrium model, models of group behaviour, strategies to create effective teams.
All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the programme.
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