This professional development course, Certificate in Empowerment and Advocacy, equips the student with the knowledge, skills and competencies to support people with disabilities in empowering themselves on a day-to-day basis, thus facilitating self-defined visions of a desirable future.

This programme of study on becoming a better coach and mentor has been developed for the experienced manager who currently holds a senior post within the organisation or aspires to hold such a post in the future. This manager is interested in further developing their existing professional competencies in order to progress the work of the organisation within the human services sector and within wider society.

This 11-week, Level 6 Special Purpose Award (20 ECTS credits) will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of both the challenges and opportunities that exist in the management of frontline services and of supports within today’s Human Service Organisation. It also meets the management qualification requirements set out in the HIQA Standards.