Engineering Management PGCert

University of Leeds

The online Engineering Management Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) has been designed by engineers, for engineers, to meet the needs of a growing management skills gap in the industry. This Level 7 qualification is an award in its own right and can also be a gateway to the online Engineering Management Masters degree. The Postgraduate Certificate pathway provides a strong foundation for further development of your leadership-level expertise. You’ll study three compulsory modules and one optional module of the Engineering Management Masters and exit with the Postgraduate Certificate award, or continue to complete the full MSc. The modules are designed to equip you with the skills and confidence needed for effective business planning, helping you develop your engineering management job prospects. Why engineering management?If you are an engineer looking to accelerate your career opportunities, but cannot commit to a full Masters degree, this course is for you. The distance learning Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Management will help you grasp advanced management techniques used by industry leaders. It is ideal if you are: In the initial stages of your career and looking to fast-track your progress. An ambitious professional with substantial industry experience seeking to advance further. A senior engineer looking to sharpen your management expertise. Learn more about the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering ManagementThe University of LeedsWe are one of the top 100 universities in the world and ranked in the top 15 in the UK (QS World University Rankings, 2025) with a global reputation for excellence in research and teaching. Through links with various industry partners worldwide, we provide you with a strong combination of higher education and career support. Our team of high-profile academics create an exceptional study experience guided by industry-leading knowledge and research. You will also benefit from our links with the industry and private companies to build market-ready expertise, ready to apply the latest management thinking. Learn from multiple engineering schoolsThe distance learning Engineering Management MSc is a result of an in-depth collaboration between high-profile academics from four leading engineering schools: School of Civil Engineering – Top 10 in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2025). School of Mechanical Engineering – Top 10 in the UK (Complete University Guide, 2025). School of Chemical and Process Engineering – Top 10 in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2025). School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering – 1st in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2025). Request further Information Find out more about our Engineering Management Postgraduate CertificateAccreditationAccredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)This award is equivalent to a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership. CMI’s qualifications sit on the RQF (Regulated Qualifications Frameworks) and are recognised by the European Credit Framework. You will benefit from: Access to exclusive CMI networking events. Attending lectures from top level CMI industry-expert members. CMI Affiliate member status, giving you a host of additional benefits to support your development and employability. Opportunity to fast-track into the next stage of training to become a Chartered Manager.