Micro-credentials

Do you want to participate in a part-time, fully online Climate Leadership Development micro-credential which will enhance your career and become a leader in the fight against climate change?

You can develop your leadership skills at both an individual and organisational level with the Climate Leadership Development Micro-Credential from Trinity Micro-credentials. Learners will have an opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, and to collaborate with other professionals from across a range of sectors. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a cohort of leaders committed to driving climate action, participate in group coaching and develop a professional climate action plan.

This micro-credential deals with development of climate leadership skills and it will cover the following areas:

• Climate Change as a Systemic Challenge – addresses implementation challenges, the need for building climate capacity, developing multidisciplinary teams, and the need for systems thinking embedded in cross-organisational collaboration.
• Principles of Climate Leadership - we will explore the importance of integrating principles of ethics into climate leadership.
• Integrating Climate and Biodiversity into Decision Making.
• Driving behavioural change – understanding human perception from the perspective of individuals, organisations, and society. How to communicate effectively both within your organisation and in your organisation’s wider sphere of impact to drive climate action.
• Policy making for Climate Action – understanding how policy is developed and what the current and possible future responsibilities are for public and private sectors.
• Curating your Climate Leadership Journey – we will explore principles and practice to create your own Climate Leadership journey.

How will this Micro-credential be delivered? 

The micro-credential will be delivered fully online, during normal working hours.

The Micro-credential will include:
•    Monthly webinars will address key areas of climate leadership development
•    Separate check-in sessions with coaches are designed to assist with the monthly content and to support your professional development.
•    Two mandatory in-person networking summits will take place at the start and end of the course duration.

NFQ Level 9 Accreditation 
Commencing in August 2025 - Part-Time, Online over 3-months

Applicants must have a minimum 2.2 grade in a level 8 degree or applicants without a level 8 degree may apply through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) route. Further information on RPL can be found at here .

This course is 50% funded by Springboard+. Funding eligibility is outlined here: https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility

Full fees for the course are 450 euro. 

Deadline for applications for current course intake:

20th August 2025

For details on how to apply, please click Here

Please note that the closing date for Applications is 20th August. 

*If you encounter any issues while attempting to access application process please contact Gail Weadick for assistance: weadickg@tcd.ie 

Full fees for the course are 450 euro. 

This course is 50% funded by Springboard+. Funding eligibility is outlined here:  https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility

Email

General Enquiries: IKC3@tcd.ie

Course Coordinator- Gail Weadick: weadickg@tcd.ie