Professional Diploma in Leadership

  • Start date: 21 Oct 2026
  • Duration: 18 Days over 6 Months
  • Location: IMI Campus, Dublin
  • Investment: €11,445
  • Open

Course Overview

The Professional Diploma in Leadership is a comprehensive programme meticulously crafted to empower you to reach new heights in your leadership journey. Through a transformative curriculum, you’ll delve into contemporary leadership frameworks, ethics, psychology, and team dynamics, gaining practical skills and insights that will profoundly enhance your leadership capabilities.  

Whether you’re aiming to elevate your impact, cultivate a transformative mindset, or lead change in complex environments, this programme is tailored to meet your needs. Upon completion, you will emerge as a more confident, well-rounded leader, ready to navigate the challenges of today’s global economy and drive success within your teams and organisations, giving you the best opportunity for career advancement. 

This programme is designed to take you as a leader, from good to great. 

Impact

Three months after completion, 79% of participants agree it was easy to implement the skills and ideas from the programme. This demonstrates the skills and capabilities taught are not only relevant, but immediately transferable making real organisational impact.

Career Progression

Nearly half of past participants (45%) reported receiving more responsibility or moving roles within three months of completing the programme, highlighting the tangible career momentum our diplomas help create as a catalyst for growth.

Programme Highlights

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Leadership Mindset
Identify and enhance your capacity to lead effectively in different contexts, to meet your personal goals and your organisational objectives. 
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Participant Feedback
96% of respondents from Leadership said that they feel confident that they can apply the skills and ideas learnt.
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Become a Change Leader
Enhance your ability to impact change in complex environments while maintaining engagement with your stakeholders.   
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Understand Your Leadership Style
Gain insights into how others experience your leadership, so that you can become a more impactful and self-aware leader.

Programme Faculty

Kevin Quigley is a senior leadership and management development specialist with over 30 years of international experience across sectors including technology, manufacturing, financial services, energy, sport, and education. He works with public and private sector organisations in Ireland and globally, helping leaders navigate complexity, drive change, and lead with emotional intelligence. As Programme Director on several IMI leadership programmes, Kevin is recognised for cutting through theory and focusing on what actually works, equipping leaders with practical tools that translate directly into sustained business performance and personal effectiveness.

 

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Hear From Past Participants

Bobby Madden shared his experience on the Professional Diploma in Leadership – he’s since gone on to complete a second Diploma in Executive Coaching!

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