Postgraduate Certificate in the Psychology of Management

  In completing the Postgraduate Certificate in the Psychology of Management, you will:

• acquire a thorough and pragmatic understanding of key psychological principles and management thinking in subject areas you select, and be able to apply them in the workplace
• consciously harness psychological principles and perspectives to enable you to enhance your own performance and that of your team.  

Other features of the programme include:

• the Certificate is validated by the University of Middlesex and the Professional Development Foundation as 40 CATS points at Postgraduate level 
• flexibility - ability to select modules that are most relevant to your work
• excellent study materials written especially for the programme 
• a personal tutor - who will support you in your assignments
• high-quality tutoring and access to the latest thinking - all course tutors are leading psychologists in their field
• quality assurance - by the Faculty and an external moderator
• online resources - unlimited access to a dedicated Learner Support Site
• access to the EBSCO library
• the opportunity to network and exchange ideas and experiences.

  1) Who is the Postgraduate Certificate in the Psychology of Management for?

The Certificate is relevant to all managers who have line responsibility, as well as HR specialists and consultants who advise line managers on effective management practice.

2) How can I use what I learn back at work?

In completing the certificate you will:

• acquire a thorough and pragmatic understanding of key psychological principles and management thinking in subject areas you select, and be able to apply them in the workplace
• consciously harness psychological principles and perspectives to enable you to enhance your own performance and that of your team.

3) What is the format?

The Certificate will start with:

• An Introduction to the Psychology of Management

You will then have a choice of three course modules from the
following:

• The Psychology of Leadership
• The Psychology of Coaching
• The Psychology of Influencing and Negotiation
• The Psychology of Managing Performance
• The Psychology of Teams and Working Relationships
• The Psychology of Organisational Culture and Climate
• The Psychology of Change
• Positive Psychology at Work
• The Psychology of Talent Management

To achieve 40 CATS points at postgraduate level you will need to successfully complete the written assignments.

4) What are CATS points?

The Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme, or CATS, is a system of credit transfer recognised by many higher education institutions nationwide. Participating institutions are able to measure their awards in terms of the amount of credit, or CATS points, required to pass.

5) How long does it take?

It takes one year to complete the 40 CATS points route.

6) What are the entry requirements?

All learners must be graduates or the equivalent thereof to gain access to this Postgraduate Certificate.

7) Who is the Certificate awarded by?

The Certificate is accredited by the Professional Development Foundation and Middlesex University as 40 CATS points at postgraduate level. These credits can be used towards a further relevant qualification. This Certificate does not lead to CIPD membership.

Special features of the Postgraduate Certificate in the Psychology of Management programme include:

• validation by the University of Middlesex and the Professional Development Foundation as 40 CATS points at Postgraduate level
• flexibility – ability to select course modules that are most relevant to your work
• excellent study materials written especially for this programme 
• a personal tutor – who will support you in your assignments
• high-quality tutoring and access to the latest thinking – all course tutors are leading psychologists in their field
• quality assurance – by the Faculty and an external moderator
• online resources – unlimited access to a dedicated web based Learner Support Site
• access to the EBSCO reference library
• the opportunity to network and exchange ideas and experiences.

CIPD members: £3,900 + VAT
Non-members: £4,340 + VAT

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