First Time Managers

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In-Person

The programme will run at the IMI Campus, Dublin on the following dates:

• Winter 2026: 10–12 November 2026
• Spring 2027: 27–29 January 2027
• Summer 2027: 25–27 May 2027
• Autumn 2027: 15–17 September 2027
• Wiinter 2027: 16–18 November 2027

Live Online

This programme will be delivered virtually on the following dates:

• Winter 2026: 25 November, 2 and 9 December 2026
• Summer 2027: 9, 10, and 11 June 2027

● The role of the first time manager
● Effective planning techniques
● Managing your priorities
● Delegation
● Decision making
● Problem solving
● Running effective meetings
● Communication and influencing skills
● Interpersonal skills
● Motivation techniques
● Managing performance
● Key aspects of human resource management

You are about to or have recently taken on the responsibility for managing others.

Upon programme completion, you will receive an e-certificate specifying the learning hours undertaken. Many industry bodies have different criteria for accepted courses, eligible CPD hours, and required documentation. Please check the criteria and, if appropriate, submit the e-certificate as evidence of your participation. Please keep the e-certificate secure as you may need it for verification purposes at a later date

Read our campus information page for details.

It prepares newly promoted managers, team leaders and supervisors to move from delivering their own work to achieving results through other people. It covers planning, delegation, communication, performance and employee responsibilities.

New managers need to set expectations, delegate, plan work, run meetings, give feedback, manage performance, motivate people and understand the basic HR responsibilities attached to the role.

Common mistakes include doing all the work themselves, avoiding difficult conversations, failing to clarify expectations, micromanaging and managing every employee in the same way.

First Time Managers covers the transition into management and the practical responsibilities of the role. Managing People goes deeper into behaviour, motivation, coaching, conflict and relationships.