RCSI Micro-credential courses
Meet your professional development needs in just five weeks with RCSI Online micro-credentials. Delve into cutting-edge healthcare education expertly delivered by industry specialists.
Discover short online courses from a world-leading medical sciences university in areas such as design thinking, innovation, business planning, and leadership and management for healthcare. Enrol now on our online micro-credentials and propel your career to the next level.
Exclusive discount
We are delighted to confirm an exclusive 25% reduction on all short course fees for our Alumni, Fellows and Members, current RCSI students, RCSI clinical educators and associated network partners. For our valued RCSI network, short courses are just €750 (reduced from €1,000 – T&Cs apply).
Apply now to avail of this great opportunity and propel your career to the next level.
Our courses
Explore our suite of micro-credentials detailed below from the Graduate School of Healthcare Management in the areas of Business Planning, Innovation and Design Thinking in Healthcare and Science designed to elevate your professional expertise and leadership capabilities.
The Design Thinking for Healthcare course equips professionals with practical skills to apply design thinking principles in a healthcare context. Covering user-centred design, creative problem-solving, and innovative solution development. Ideal for healthcare professionals and anyone addressing challenges in the healthcare space, this course enhances your ability to create impactful and innovative patient-centred solutions in your healthcare setting.
Micro-credentials are standalone qualifications which can be transferable and may be stacked into larger qualifications.
- Price: €1,000
- Duration: 5 weeks
- Start date: 10 February 2025
- Delivery: Online
- Discount: 25% off for alumni, fellows and members, current students, RCSI clinical educators and associated network partners
Begin your journey to harness the power of design thinking for transformative healthcare solutions.
The Leadership and Management Essentials micro-credential course is designed for healthcare professionals aiming to transition from clinical roles to leadership positions. This short course bridges critical gaps in clinical leadership and management, empowering you to excel in specialised roles and lead with confidence. Participants will explore essential concepts such as navigating organisational change, implementing service improvements, and enhancing patient outcomes through effective leadership strategies. Ideal for healthcare professionals wishing to improve their management and leadership skills while enhancing their ability to lead a team that can drive success.
Micro-credentials are standalone qualifications which can be transferable and may be stacked into larger qualifications.
- Price: €1,000
- Duration: 5 weeks
- Start date: 10 March 2025
- Delivery: Online
- Discount: 25% off for alumni, fellows and members, current students, RCSI clinical educators and associated network partners
Begin your journey to lead improvements in health and healthcare systems.
The Innovation in Healthcare course provides practical skills for driving innovation in healthcare. It covers developing one's own potential as an innovator, discovering and defining healthcare innovation opportunities, turning ideas into tangible solutions and implementing innovation in the complex field of healthcare. Ideal for healthcare professionals and anyone interested in delivering innovation in the healthcare space, this course enhances your ability to lead change and improve outcomes in the healthcare field.
Micro-credentials are standalone qualifications which can be transferable and may be stacked into larger qualifications.
- Price: €1,000
- Duration: 5 weeks
- Start date: 28 April 2025
- Delivery: Online
- Discount: 25% off for alumni, fellows and members, current students, RCSI clinical educators and associated network partners
Begin your journey to drive innovation in health systems.
The Business Planning for Healthcare Innovation course provides essential skills for developing effective business strategies in medical and healthcare fields. It covers key topics such as financial planning, strategic management, and organisational development. Ideal for healthcare professionals and entrepreneurs and innovators, this course enhances your ability to create robust business plans that drive success and innovation in your field.
Micro-credentials are standalone qualifications which can be transferable and may be stacked into larger qualifications.
- Price: €1,000
- Duration: 5 weeks
- Start date: 2025 (TBC)
- Delivery: 12 May 2025
- Discount: 25% off for alumni, fellows and members, current students, RCSI clinical educators and associated network partners
Begin your journey to excel in Business Planning and Development for the healthcare sector.
Why RCSI?
Ensuring minimal disruption to your work-life commitments – we provide interactive and flexible online healthcare programmes designed for every career stage.
As an RCSI postgraduate student, you will become part of an international learning community and will join a multidisciplinary alumni network of over 32,000 graduates.
Learn from RCSI's leading academics and expert practitioners, who are committed to creating inclusive and dynamic learning environments for busy healthcare professionals.
Immerse yourself in case-based and research-driven education – RCSI integrates the latest cutting-edge research and innovation into every programme offering.