The Certificate has 9 teaching modules, including the preparation of a thesis, over the period January 2012 to June 2012. Each teaching module of 2.5 days lasts 20 hours each month, starting on a Thursday evening, all day Friday and all day Saturday.

A module consists of 6-8 hours preparation, formal lectures, case studies and practical work. Each module will be evaluated individually and can be taken separately.

To obtain the Certificate, all 9 modules must be passed including the written thesis i.e. 160 hours of course work, 50-60 hours preparation, plus thesis. It will represent 30 credits of ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System).

The Diploma has 11 teaching modules, including the preparation of a thesis, over the period January 2012 until October 2012. To obtain the Diploma, the Certificate must first be completed and 2 additional modules must be passed. The Diploma represents 36 credits ECTS.

• The Certificate and Diploma courses can be followed over a period of 2 years, with a small supplement. However, priority will be given to participants who intend to complete the programme in one year.
• Presence is compulsory during the modules should the target be to complete the Certificate. As such, absences should be avoided and only taken for pressing circumstances that must be justified.
• Refreshments will be provided at appropriate times including light snacks on the Thursday evening.