The Programme

• Course Content

  This short course is designed for those who want to:

  • Build on their strategic management and leadership skills;
  • Focus on translating and implementing organisational strategy into effective operational performance;
  • Access cutting edge project management and leadership thinking and knowledge.

  Each unit is supported with online learning resources, practical guides, and reflective exercises, enabling participants to build on their learning and apply it, both within their own context and to complete the assessment.  

• Outcomes
  • The course is assessed through two assessment reports, one for each unit.  Formative assessment activities also take place including the requirement to plan, lead, and implement a Strategic Project connected to the learner's professional role. 
  • In addition to obtaining a CMI Level 7 Certificate via the Strategic Management and Leadership course, this short courses can be taken on a stand-alone basis or combined with other short courses to obtain a Certificate in Professional Development for Primary Health Care (60 CATS). 
• Delivery

  Each unit consists of 5-6 workshops delivered in person by experienced trainers. An MS Teams link will be provided for those unable to attend in person.

  Strategic Leadership Unit

  • Induction – 30th September 2025
  • Day 1 - 7^th October 2025
  • Day 2 - 21^st October 2025
  • Day 3 - 4^th November 2025
  • Day 4 - 18^th November 2025
  • Day 5 – 2^nd December 2025

  Strategic Management Project Unit

  • Day 1 - 6^th January 2026
  • Day 2 - 20^th January 2026
  • Day 3 – 3^rd February 2026
  • Day 4 - 17^th February 2026
  • Day 5 – 3^rd March 2026

  This course will run subject to a minimum of 10 students successfully applying.

• Selection Criteria
  • To be eligible for this programme, applicants must work in a primary care setting and have a primary degree or equivalent.
  • The minimum academic requirement is a Second-Class Honours degree from a UK or Republic of Ireland (ROI) Higher Education Provider or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University.
  • Recognition of prior experiential learning (RPEL) is permitted.

  To be eligible for a fully funded place under this programme, applicants must meet each of the following criteria:

  • Applicants to be 18 years or older at point of enrolment.
  • Applicants must have a right to work and undertake training in the UK at the point of application and for the duration of the course and must not be disqualified from doing either by reason of their immigration status. Proof of this will be required to progress application.
  • Applicants must be available to register in person. Individual courses may have enhanced eligibility, potentially including on-campus teaching requirements. Please see each course information page for additional information.

  We require applicants to provide proof of eligibility of their right to work.  This evidence should be submitted via the Queen’s Application portal.  Please refer to the following website for acceptable evidence:   https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work 

  Due to high demand, you are advised to apply as early as possible.

  We are also able to consider self-funded or employer-funded applicants. Please indicate in your application if you wish to be considered as a self-funded or employer-funded applicant.