Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Interventions and Training
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Interventions and Training. 8 modules with ISO 45001, ISO 10015 (competence management and people development) and Moodle. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in Organisational Interventions and Training — studying from Ireland
Ireland is a significant centre for medical technology and pharmaceuticals, with many international device manufacturers and a strong cluster of biomedical research in Galway, Limerick and Dublin. Biomechanics, wearable sensing and occupational health technologies are developed by companies, hospitals and research institutes such as the National University of Ireland Galway's research groups. Engineers in this area design medical devices, rehabilitation systems and safety monitoring solutions under strict regulatory requirements. Oversight comes from the Health Products Regulatory Authority and the Health and Safety Authority.
Fees for Ireland: €1,490 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Will this qualification be recognised by professional bodies in Ireland for this area?
SEIUM's qualifications are private qualifications, not official state degrees, and they are not accredited by any national body. Recognition is decided by individual employers or the relevant body. In Ireland, engineers in this field may look to Engineers Ireland for professional membership, but completing a SEIUM programme does not by itself grant membership of any body. Check requirements directly with the body concerned before enrolling.
How might this training be used by employers in Ireland working in this area?
Employers in Ireland decide for themselves how much weight to give a private online qualification. Many assess it alongside your existing experience, the final project and your portfolio. Roles in medical devices, occupational health and workplace safety may value specialist knowledge, but there is no guarantee of recognition or of any salary or promotion outcome. Ask prospective employers whether they would accept the qualification.
Can I study this alongside a full-time job, and does my employer need to fund it?
Programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from home at your own pace around work. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so plan your weekly commitment accordingly. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible if your company agrees. Each student is assigned a technical tutor for support.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the relationship between work organisation and safety.
Diagnose organisational and training needs.
Design evidence-based organisational interventions.
Develop leadership and supervision skills in safety.
Design training programmes with measurable objectives.
Select face-to-face and virtual training methodologies.
Evaluate the impact of interventions and training.
Who it's for
- Organisational development consultant looking to specialise in Organisational Interventions and Training.
- Training manager looking to specialise in Organisational Interventions and Training.
- Psychosocial prevention technician looking to specialise in Organisational Interventions and Training.
- Instructional designer looking to specialise in Organisational Interventions and Training.
- Human resources manager looking to specialise in Organisational Interventions and Training.
- Middle management trainer looking to specialise in Organisational Interventions and Training.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter industry.
What you'll work with
- ISO 45001
- ISO 10015 (competence management and people development)
- ISO 21001 (educational organisations)
- ISO 45003 (psychological health at work)
- Spanish Law 31/1995 on Occupational Risk Prevention
- UNE 66181 (quality of virtual training)
- ISO 30414 (human capital reporting)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Theories of organisation and safety1.2Organisational accidents1.3High-reliability organisations1.4Safety climate and culture1.5Leadership and management commitment1.6Worker participation1.7Organisational psychosocial factors1.8Organisational diagnosis1.9Culture maturity models1.10Case study: culture diagnosis of a plant
2.1Safety climate questionnaires: NOSACQ-502.2INSST FPSICO method2.3CoPsoQ-istas21 method2.4Interviews and focus groups2.5Behavioural observation2.6Analysis of accident indicators2.7Organisational network analysis2.8Data triangulation2.9Feedback of results2.10Practice: analysis of NOSACQ-50 questionnaire results
3.1Job and task redesign3.2Organisation of working time3.3Autonomy and control over work3.4Social support and supervision3.5Internal communication3.6Behaviour-based safety programmes3.7Organisational change management3.8Participatory interventions3.9Workplace wellbeing programmes3.10Workshop: designing a participatory intervention
4.1Transformational leadership in safety4.2Management safety walks4.3Role of the middle manager4.4Safety conversations and feedback4.5Recognition and consequences4.6Conflict management4.7Development of leadership skills4.8Coaching and mentoring4.9Leadership assessment4.10Case study: leadership programme for managers
5.1Training needs analysis5.2ADDIE model5.3Learning objectives and Bloom's taxonomy5.4Adult learning and andragogy5.5Active methodologies5.6Competency-based training5.7Compulsory prevention training5.8Training for new workers5.9Training for contractors5.10Practice: training plan based on a needs analysis
6.1Simulation and virtual reality6.2Microlearning and online training6.3Case-based and problem-based learning6.4On-the-job training6.5Gamification6.6Training of internal trainers6.7Non-technical skills training (CRM)6.8Design of accessible materials6.9LMS platforms and monitoring6.10Workshop: designing a training simulation scenario
7.1Kirkpatrick model7.2Return on investment according to Phillips7.3Evaluation of transfer to the job7.4Quasi-experimental designs7.5Organisational impact indicators7.6Evaluation of implementation processes7.7Sustainability of interventions7.8Evaluation reports7.9Continuous improvement7.10Practice: Kirkpatrick evaluation of a training action
8.1Selection of the organisation8.2Initial diagnosis8.3Defining objectives8.4Intervention design8.5Training plan design8.6Implementation plan8.7Evaluation system8.8Budget and resources8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Moodle, Articulate 360, Power BI, SurveyMonkey, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The exercises are based on real organisational diagnosis procedures using surveys, design of training actions, and impact evaluation using the Kirkpatrick model. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Analyse the relationship between work organisation and safety.
Diagnose organisational and training needs.
Design evidence-based organisational interventions.
Develop leadership and supervision skills in safety.
Design training programmes with measurable objectives.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Previous technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme consists of 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Moodle, Articulate 360, Power BI and SurveyMonkey. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the final integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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