Certificate in Strategic Development for Creative Professionals
Delivery Mode
hybrid
Start Date
2026-10-28
End Date
2027-06-12
Level
EFQ Level 7 / NFQ Level 9
Fee
€1 700
ECTS
20
Overview
This course is designed for creative professionals from various disciplines (filmmakers, designers, photographers, actors, theatre and event professionals, game developers, animators, painters, sculptors, and more) who want to develop or formulate a strategy for their practice or business, and to take the next step in transforming their passion into a more commercial venture. This may involve expanding an existing business, launching a new venture, or better positioning yourself within the creative marketplace. Dates + Times Delivery is blended with online weekly lectures (Wednesday evenings) and intensive in-person sessions (Saturdays), and some field trips to allow you to continue your usual projects and activities whilst also developing your business strategy and future aims.
What You'll Learn
In contrast to general business courses, our course is designed for forward-thinking creative professionals offering a unique mix of four key modules, worth 5 ECTS each, tailored to help you thrive in the ever-evolving creative industries. The course begins by exploring Entrepreneurship for Creative Professionals, developing the skills to lead your business with confidence, vision, and innovation. Next, you will learn how to gain essential business insights in Accounting and Finance for the Creative Industries, equipping you with the financial tools and understanding needed to manage resources effectively and support sustainable growth. The course then reviews principles of Ethics, Law, and Sustainability for Creative Professionals, enabling you to navigate the complexities of the creative business landscape with awareness and accountability. Finally, you will learn to drive innovation and adapt to change with Business Design for Strategic Transformation, where you will develop strategies for future-proofing your creative enterprise. Each module will have specific industry experiences. You will be paired with a business mentor to support you through your learning journey. Where possible/appropriate, the mentor will be from your own creative sector.
Requirements
We welcome applications from people with an established or emergent creative career at least 3-5 years post-graduation. This course is suitable for those who have an undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at Honours Degree level. Applicants without a Level 8 qualification may be considered provided they can demonstrate Honours Degree equivalence which can be verified through the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process.