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REGISTRATION FOR MANAGING TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE SHORT COURSES IS NOW CLOSED. HOWEVER, YOU CAN STILL REGISTER YOUR INTEREST.
Abertay University's portfolio of credit-bearing short courses builds on its reputation for innovation in education. Our short courses will give you skills in managing transformational change valued by all sectors.
Each short course is worth 5-credits, is fully funded and delivered 100% online.
The courses available are:
Opportunities and Threats in Managing Change (THIS COURSE IS CURRENTLY FULL)
Transformational Leadership in a Changing World (THIS COURSE IS CURRENTLY FULL)
Understanding Transformational Change in a Digital World (THIS COURSE IS CURRENTLY FULL)
Contemporary Approaches to Organisational Change (THIS COURSE IS CURRENTLY FULL)
Managing change is a 'constant' within businesses of all sizes and within all business sectors. The courses on offer will be useful for managing change within said organisations. They will be of particular value to SME owners and managers, and managers employed in charities and third sector organisations.
These courses are also aimed at individuals who are looking at ways to prepare themselves for the future of work transformed due to the pandemic.
The qualifications needed to manage change successfully in the contemporary business environment
Skills to progress in your current occupation
A rewarding, accredited learning experience
An introduction to university education that can be used to get back into education full-time
A credited university qualification
Interactive sessions
Practical application
These courses are delivered 100% online and each course runs for three weeks. The first two weeks are dedicated to engaging with the learning materials, brought to you by knowledgeable and experienced lecturers. The third week is timetabled for the assessment which is a multiple-choice test designed to gauge the ability to apply the lessons learnt in the course to various scenarios. Each course will account for a total of 50 hours of time flexibility delivered to suit your schedule and home commitments.
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5 SCQF | Level 9
This short course introduces you to the context of contemporary business by examining the technologically driven business environment. You will examine the role of technology in transforming business from the first to fourth industrial revolutions. Additionally, you will gain a critical perspective on the future of work in an increasingly digital world, and how businesses need to transform to compete and survive.
Understanding Transformational Change in a Digital World will discuss the following topics:
The Fourth Industrial Revolution
Technology and Transformation: from Taylor to AI
The Future of Work – a Critical Perspective
Adapting for Survival – Digital Transformation and COVID
Sustainable Business
Week 1:
W/C Monday 7 March 2022
Week 2:
W/C Monday 14 March 2022
Assessment:
W/C Monday 28 March 2022
5 SCQF | Level 9
Students will engage in analysing the change context, the drivers for change and the human resource issues in transformative change.
Opportunities and Threats in Managing Change will discuss the following topics:
The Change Context – Globalisation, Technology and Changing Market Dynamics
Resistance to Change
The Psychological Contract
Organisation Culture – Habits and Unlearning
Week 1:
W/C Monday 4 April 2022
Week 2:
W/C Monday 11 April 2022
Assessment:
W/C Monday 18 April 2022
5 SCQF | Level 9
This course will investigate the strategies and competencies required to lead and manage transformational change.
Transformational Leadership in a Changing World will discuss the following topics:
Transactional and Transformational Leadership
Competency Framework for Transformational Leadership
Values and Value-based Systems in Transformational Change
Week 1:
W/C Monday 2 May 2022
Week 2:
W/C Monday 9 May 2022
Assessment:
W/C Monday 16 May 2022
5 SCQF | Level 9
This short course explores the range of theoretical approaches to organisational change.
Contemporary Approaches to Organisational Change will discuss the following topics:
Change Management in Contemporary Theory
Types and Levels of Change
Change Process
Week 1:
W/C Monday 30 May 2022
Week 2:
W/C Monday 6 June 2022
Assessment:
W/C Monday 13 June 2022