About the course
The Professional Certificate in Public Services Management aims to develop the essential management practice and knowledge required by managers in the public services. Designed for public service managers with professional qualifications at a lower level, the programme emphasises and supports joint development opportunities to facilitate inter-agency working and provide an arena for networking with like-minded professionals in the public service field who can inform practice through shared experiences.
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Course content
The course provides an up-to-date and relevant insight into specific areas of public service management directly applicable to the work place.
Modules
- Module One - The Public Services Manager
- Module Two - Managing People and Performance
- Module Three - Managing performance and Quality in Public Service Delivery
Assessment
There are three assignments to complete spaced throughout the year, plus an optional practice assignment.
How do you study?
Full support is provided by tutorial staff and electronic media is available for use. The course employ a variety of teaching and learning approaches including workshops, small-group learning and set work for personal management development to enable you to enhance your performance.
Resources and facilities
Nottingham Business School's professional approach to management education is supported by a suite of state-of-the-art teaching rooms and the latest in communication and information technology. The School provides a high quality management learning environment, designed to encourage creative thinking about real world issues confronting managers and their organisations.
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Graduates usually find that the confidence they gain whilst undertaking the course enables them to manage more effectively and progress positively within the sector.
This course does not currently offer placements. However, the module content is directly applicable to the workplace.
Full entry requirement details
Applicants will typically be practitioners who are either working in or preparing for their first managerial role; OR experienced managers who have no management qualifications.
English language requirements
See the English language entry requirements for courses at Nottingham Business School and the full list of all English language qualifications accepted but the University.
How to apply
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