Overview

The behaviour of individuals is the workplace is affected by a range of individual, group, and organisational factors which in turn impact on a range of outcomes at different levels.

The objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of why people behave the way they do in organisations and how human behaviour affects organisational functioning.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should be over 21 years.  A Level 7 qualification or equivalent is required.

What you will Learn

Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of the key concepts and factors relating to
• organisational behaviours for individuals, groups and organisations.
• Understand the importance of organisational behaviour in workplace settings.
• Distinguish between different types of employee performance, learning, personality and motivational theories.
• Apply the theory of organisational psychology within work organisations and understand implications for leadership/management action.
• Demonstrate an understanding of theory and research related to current issues and future trends in organisational behaviour.

Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this micro-credential, you will receive credits as per the European Credit and Transfer System. These credits are recognised by the awarding institution as credits aligned to learning completed at undergraduate level 8.

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the major behavioural science disciplines that contribute to OB while identifying the challenges and opportunities managers have in applying OB concepts.
2. Recognise and describe how organisations manage diversity effectively.
3. Identify early theories of motivation and evaluate their applicability today
4. Give examples of various motivation models and evaluate how these can measure motivation.
5. Define the stages of group development and demonstrate how groups exert influence on individual behaviour.
6. Contrast groups and teams and analyse the growing popularity of teams in organisations.
7. Describe the communication process and distinguish between formal and informal communication.
8. Define the characteristics that create and sustain an organisation's culture.
9. Describe the communication process and distinguish between formal and informal communication.

Assessments

• Continuous Assessment (100%)

Contact

If you have any questions about this course, please contact:

Microcreds

Email: Microcreds

How to Apply

From the Thursday 7th May 2026, you can apply for this micro-credential through our Online Application Portal.

Learn more about our application process.

Apply here: Online Application Portal

When completing your application please make sure to select the following categories:

College/Interest Type: Business, Management & Law

Academic Programme: Select your micro-credential from the drop-down list

Academic Term: Select the academic term Autumn 2025 (Semester 1) or Spring 2026 (Semester2)