Professional Diploma in Healthcare Leadership
Professional Diploma in Healthcare Leadership
Awarded by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI)
Delivered in partnership with Hibernia College
Lead with confidence. Shape the future of healthcare.
8 months
100% online
48 CPD credits
Awarded by RCPI
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Complete the form on this page to secure your place at one of our upcoming live information webinars — or to download a programme brochure.
Presenters
- Professor Liam Plant, Clinical Programme Lead, Professional Diploma in Healthcare Leadership, RCPI
- Diarmuid Breathnach, Director of Training, Education and Lifelong Learning (TELL), RCPI
Topics
- An overview of the diploma, the online learning experience and how the programme develops leadership skills across modern health systems
Live sessions
- Thursday, 19 February— 19:00 GMT / 22:00 AST (Riyadh/Kuwait)
- Friday, 20 February— 13:00 GMT / 16:00 AST (Riyadh/Kuwait)
About the Professional Diploma in Healthcare Leadership Programme
The Professional Diploma in Healthcare Leadership is designed for healthcare professionals who want to lead with greater confidence, clarity and impact in today’s complex health systems.
Whether you’re managing a team, improving a service or preparing for a more senior role, this fully online, part-time programme gives you the practical tools and strategic insights needed to lead effectively — without stepping away from your current role.
Over eight months, you’ll explore how to lead adaptively in uncertain environments, apply quality improvement methods to real-world challenges and deliver sustainable change through strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.
The curriculum covers three core areas:
- Module 1 Foundations of Healthcare Leadership
Understand what makes leadership in healthcare distinct. You’ll explore adaptive leadership, ethics under pressure and the influence of bias and values on your leadership. You’ll gain the tools to lead with confidence — even when the path isn’t clear. - Module 2 Healthcare Operations and Quality Improvement
Learn how to spot what isn’t working — and how to fix it. This module covers quality improvement tools, health informatics, risk, governance and managing resources in complex settings. You’ll move beyond ‘problem-solving’ to confidently leading change. - Module 3 Leadership and Resource Management in Practice
You’ll develop skills to think strategically, engage stakeholders, manage limited budgets and plan for innovation and growth. From digital health to service redesign, you’ll learn to lead with a system-wide perspective.
Why Study Healthcare Leadership with RCPI?
- A globally recognised, 100% online RCPI qualification
Trusted worldwide by clinicians, healthcare organisations and system leaders - Designed for busy healthcare professionals
A flexible, online structure with manageable weekly learning commitments - Skills you can apply immediately
The opportunity to develop leadership, operations, governance, quality improvement and digital health capabilities relevant to real clinical and organisational challenges - Created by practising healthcare leaders
Modules that are designed and taught by clinicians and healthcare educators who understand modern health systems - Real-world strategic plan project
A chance to apply your learning to a workplace-based improvement initiative with measurable outcomes
Programme Benefits
- Strengthen leadership capability across clinical and operational settings.
- Build skills in healthcare finance, governance, digital health and quality improvement.
- Earn a globally recognised RCPI credential (48 CPD credits).
- Attend weekly live tutorials supported by online content.
- Complete a workplace-based strategic plan project.
Key Details
- Awarding body: Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI)
- Delivery partner: Hibernia College
- Start date: 7 April 2026
- Applications open: Mid-December 2025
- Duration: 8 months, 100% online
- Award: RCPI Professional Diploma and 48 CPD credits
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