CPD Certificate in Professional Engineering

Start date: 16 January 2026

Duration: 6 days: 16Jan, 12Feb,10Mar, 9Apr,14May,10Jun 2026

Location: Live online training

Certificate: Level 9, 5 ECTS

Cost: Members €550; Non-members €825

Course code: N/A

Programme overview

Engineers Ireland's CPD Certificate in Professional Engineering (which is accredited by TU Dublin, NQF Level 9, 5 ECTS awarded) has been specifically designed in partnership with leading employers to allow recent graduates to get to grips quicker with the professional standards expected of those working in engineering-led teams and organisations.
It is delivered on a part-time basis comprising six mandatory module components, approximately one weekday per month, for six months. Each module component is supplemented by pre & post component assignments and learning contract agreements.

Learning outcomes

This Level 9 CPD Certificate Programme will allow recent graduates to learn and understand the professional standards expected of those working in the engineering profession. In the 6 modules, participants will learn Essential Skills, Time Management & Organisational Skills, Introductory Project Management, Communication & Presentation Skills, Technical Report Writing and Innovations in Excel.

Modules

The topics of the 6 modules, delivered by topic experts, one per month over 6 months are:

M1: Essential Skills of a Future Professional, Fri 16th Jan
M2: Time Management & Organisational Skills, Thurs 12th Feb
M3: An Introduction to Project Management, Tues 10th Mar
M4: Communication & Presentation Skills, Thurs 9th Apr
M5: Technical Report Writing, Thurs 14th May
M6: Innovations in Excel, Wed 10th June

Who is the course for

Recent graduates who have entered an engineering role in industry.

Training Team

Each module is delivered by an expert in that topic – all tutors have been selected for their industry expertise, their acknowledged contribution to the profession of engineering and/or their unique knowledge at the forefront of a chosen field.

Online Learning Management System: Engineers Ireland’s virtual learning environment allows self-paced learning with particular emphasis on materials which can prime participants to get the most from the classroom sessions and then provide exercises, materials, and recommended readings after formal class time.

Contact training@midasireland.ie for full details