ProfCert in Innovation in Healthcare

Royal College of Surgeons

Ireland, Dublin

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Royal College of Surgeons

Ireland , Dublin

Key Facts

Program Level

Certificate

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines8-Jan-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 6 month(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 2,850 / Total

Next Intake 8-Jan-2026

ProfCert in Innovation in Healthcare

About

The Professional Certificate in Innovation in Healthcare, delivered by the RCSI Graduate School of Healthcare Management, is designed for healthcare professionals who want to make a real difference.

Whether you're on the frontline or in a management role, this fully online programme will give you the mindset, tools, and confidence to lead innovation and solve real-world challenges in your workplace.

This programme blends systems thinking, design thinking, and business planning to equip learners with the tools and confidence to tackle complex healthcare challenges. Participants will explore how to identify unmet needs, co-create patient-centred solutions, and develop sustainable business models that can drive real-world change.

Fully online and flexible, this certificate supports busy professionals in developing practical, immediately applicable skills that can enhance their leadership and innovation capacity across any healthcare setting.

This course comprises three five-week modules over six months, and is a Level 9 award on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

To apply for this micro-credential course, you must:

Hold a bachelor degree (if you don’t hold a bachelor degree, see the recognition of prior learning pathway outlined)
Be working in healthcare or a related industry
Meet the English language requirements (unless exempt): IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent score on another standardised test (certified proof should be uploaded with your application; see below for exemptions).

English language requirements for Postgraduate programmes are published on the RCSI website.

English Program Requirements

Entry requirements

To apply for this micro-credential course, you must:

Hold a bachelor degree (if you don’t hold a bachelor degree, see the recognition of prior learning pathway outlined)
Be working in healthcare or a related industry
Meet the English language requirements (unless exempt): IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent score on another standardised test (certified proof should be uploaded with your application; see below for exemptions).

English language requirements for Postgraduate programmes are published on the RCSI website.

Career

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this professional certificate, learners will be able to:

Analyse complex healthcare challenges using systems thinking and innovation frameworks to identify opportunities for improvement.
Apply design thinking methodologies to co-create user-centred solutions that address real healthcare needs.
Evaluate and synthesise evidence to support innovation planning and decision-making within healthcare contexts.
Develop viable business plans that demonstrate the value, feasibility, and scalability of healthcare innovations.
Communicate innovation strategies effectively to stakeholders across clinical, managerial, and policy environments.
Reflect critically on their role as change agents and innovation leaders within healthcare systems.