Work-Related Behaviour

Looking to gain specialised knowledge in the area of work-related behaviour with a particular focus on the Psychology of the workplace? This is an ICHAS course delivered at Griffith College by ICHAS.



This certificate is an immersive programme designed to help unravel the intricacies of human behaviour within the workplace. In the contemporary professional landscape, understanding the psychological underpinnings of individuals and teams is an asset and a necessity for fostering a healthy, productive, and fulfilling work environment.



Whether you are an HR professional, manager, or someone eager to enhance your understanding of the human dynamics at play in organisational settings, this programme offers a structured curriculum that blends theoretical insights with practical applications.



Why Study a Course in Work-Related Behaviour?

This Level 9 Certificate in Work-Related Behaviour (30 ECTS) will supplement existing academic and professional learning among graduates who seek to understand and utilise psychological theories relating to work. This, combined with organisational psychology within work situations, will optimise employee engagement, well-being and organisational effectiveness.



The key aims of the course in Work-Related Behaviour are to:

• Delivered by experts in the field, bringing real-life experience to the classroom.

• Supports comprehensive theoretical discourse and understanding of the key principles of work-related psychology.

• Delivered utilising blended learning approaches, offering a flexible approach for all students through face-to-face and online learning.

• Learners develop a critical understanding of the interface between/application of psychological theory and research findings to work contexts.

• Provides a postgraduate qualification in work-related behaviour for professionals who work with (or seek to work with) individuals in work settings to support their well-being and participation in work contexts.

• Supports graduates in developing and applying theoretical knowledge related to occupational health psychology to work-related contexts.

• Gain skills to employ work-related behaviour competencies to inform management and leadership practice.

• Provide access routes to appropriate higher education for participants to specialise in based on their current professional needs, individual professional interests, and/or career orientation.

• Enhance the skills, competence, and knowledge of the psychosocial aspects of work for those who wish to specialise in management and leadership roles in a range of work-related contexts. Through extended study of key aspects of work-related behaviour, they will be able to support and guide workforces in a range of settings.

• A focus on a non-clinical, analytical and consultancy-oriented perspective of work-related psychology.

Modules

• Principles of Work Psychology

• Organisational Psychology

• Personnel & Human Resources Psychology

• The Certificate in Work-Related Behaviour is designed for graduates of a relevant Level 8 programme at a minimum of a 2.2 standard) who wish to engage in further study in this field. Relevant programmes may include but not limited to graduates of psychology and business-related programmes, graduates of Humanities and Human Science such as health sciences, nursing, social care, social work and programmes in cognate areas who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of the use, effectiveness and appropriateness of the principles of Work-Related Behaviour.



• Those who have completed other relevant education programmes or have relevant professional experience etc., where Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) and Acquired Prior Learning (APL) can be applied, may apply for admission to the programme by submission of programme content, qualification and assignments equivalent to an appropriate Second Class Honours (2:2) award at Level 8.



• The minimum English language proficiency requirement for this programme is B2+ in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages which is equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5.



• All applicants will be required to have a minimum of ordinary-level maths at Leaving Certificate standard or be able to demonstrate equivalent competency in maths at this level.



• All applicants are required to be over 23 years of age.

Applications for this course are submitted through the ICHAS website. When you click on "Application Weblink" above, you will be directed to ICHAS to complete your application.

12 weeks part-time, 24 weeks part-time.



Timetable:

Timetables will be made available closer to the course start date. The timetables are structured to optimise the utilisation of hybrid learning. This course can be taken over 1 Semester on a full-time basis or 2 Semesters on a part-time basis.

Intake Dates:

Dublin - Full-Time - September 2026

Limerick - Full-Time - September 2026

Limerick - Part-Time - September 2026

Dublin - Part-Time - September 2026

Cork - Full-Time - September 2026

Cork - Part-Time - September 2026

Dublin - Full-Time - January 2027

Limerick - Full-Time - January 2027

Limerick - Part-Time - January 2027

Dublin - Part-Time - January 2027

Cork - Full-Time - January 2027

Cork - Part-Time - January 2027

Progression:

Students can progress to a wide range of work-related psychology / behavioural programmes with the College and will receive exemptions based on the modules covered in this certificate programme. Please contact the college directly for more information on this.



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