Transition into management role

sunshinw

Hi everyone,

I am currently working within the healthcare sector & am hoping to move into a management position.
However even though I have healthcare experience and manage people on a daily basis I have never been in an 'official management' role.
I am hoping to undertake some sort of management course that will give a general overview of what is required for a role as a manager and ideally specific to a healthcare environment.
However, I don't want a course that will take up to a year or two as I've already spent 6 years in college both at undergraduate and post graduate level and frankly I can't afford it!
Ideally I was wondering is there any recognised courses run over a course of a few days/weeks or perhaps through online or distance learning and workshops (that won't cost an arm and a leg!) and what what qualifications/conferring bodies would potential employers be looking for?

(I'm based in Galway but am willing to travel if it's not for too many days).

Any information greatly appreciated!!!

Thanks in advance!

TheBlock

Maybe have a look at the IMI or HMI websites see if anything jumps out at you. In my experience there no specific science to management and if you are already expereienced in your industry/role and are comfortable dealing with people at various levels in your org you should be fine. Maybe try find a mentor in a more experienced manger in your org that can give you advice or guidance when needed.