Project Leadership & Management

At the highest levels of project delivery, leadership is not just about execution—it’s about setting direction, shaping culture, and influencing outcomes across entire organisations. In Ireland’s fast-evolving sectors, senior project leaders are expected to steer transformation, navigate complex stakeholder landscapes, and deliver results that resonate long after the project closes.



This university-backed diploma, delivered by 10 industry experts, is designed for experienced professionals ready to operate at that level. You’ll refine advanced capabilities in emotional intelligence, strategic negotiation, and influence without authority, while mastering how to lead high-performing teams across cultures, geographies, and organisational structures. Whether in the public sector, SME environment, or multinational operations, you’ll graduate equipped to lead with authority, agility, and vision.



It’s your pathway to shaping not just projects, but the strategic future of your organisation.



This course examines the capabilities, attitudes, and behaviours needed to become a confident, driven, and focused project leader. By combining advanced leadership frameworks with real-world application, you will strengthen emotional intelligence, strategic negotiation, and stakeholder influence, while mastering the adaptability to lead diverse, high-performing teams in predictive, agile, and hybrid environments.



This programme is for ...

Professionals from diverse sectors who are motivated to lead change, deliver organisational strategy, and achieve outstanding project results.



Mid to senior-level professionals, team leaders, and managers with direct responsibility for the success of projects or programmes, regardless of job title.



Emerging leaders eager to build strong, practical foundations for impactful leadership.



Project managers in leadership roles with experience managing complex or high-value initiatives.



Professionals in both private and public sectors, working in organisations of any size, who want to enhance their leadership capability.



Those working in Ireland’s key growth industries—such as public service, technology, construction, finance, and healthcare—seeking the skills to navigate transformation and deliver strategic impact.

These modules were designed to help you manage change and generate positive results while growing as a project leader who can successfully empower a team to contribute to project success.



The Role of Strategic Project Leaders

Strategic Project Leadership Competencies

Building & Motivating Strategic Project Teams

Applying Agile Mindset to Strategic Projects

Building Engaged Stakeholder Networks

Managing Power, Interests, Conflict, & Crises

Strategic Project Leadership Skills

Leading Transformation, Innovation and Change

Structuring Project Organisations

Political, Ethical and Social Leadership

Leading and Managing Global Projects

Managing Virtual Project Teams

Negotiating & Influencing Project Agreements

Programme Review

An NFQ Level 8 degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised institution is required.



Applicants without a third-level qualification but with relevant professional experience may be invited to interview with the Course Director to assess suitability.



All applications are reviewed by IPM Admissions Assessment Board, and a CV is required to confirm eligibility.



Not sure if you meet the criteria? We’d be happy to talk it through with you. Schedule a call with our educational adviser for tailored guidance on your eligibility and next steps.

Special Purpose Award at QQI Level 8 on the NFQ


Successful completion also leads to the attainment of a Special Purpose Award Level 8, 15 ECTS on the NFQ (National Framework of Qualifications) awarded by TU Dublin.

42 hours, Evening, Daytime or On Demand.

€2,695