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Education and Training Programmes for the Public Service

Education and Training Programmes for the Public Service

Education and Training Programmes for the Public Service

Education and Training Programmes for the Public Service

Education and Training Programmes for the Public Service

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The Institute of Public Administration is Ireland’s only public service development agency focused exclusively on public sector development.

Undergraduate & Postgraduate Prospectuses 2018 / 2019

Full details on all programmes offered by the Whitaker School of Government and Management at the IPA can also be found in our undergraduate and postgraduate prospectuses, available here to view or download. 

Upcoming Events

24 September 2018Prince2 2017 Practitioner

25 September 2018Competency Based Interviewer Preparation

25 September 2018Certificate in Audit Skills (Module 1)

25 September 2018Standards for Rented Houses (Modules 1 & 2)

26 September 2018Introduction to Data Protection and GDPR

26 September 2018Grievance and Discipline Management

27 September 2018CIPD Foundation Diploma in HR Practice (Unit D1)

27 September 2018Corporate Governance for State and Public Sector Bodies

28 September 2018Preventing and Combating Rent Arrears

03 October 2018Managing Meetings

04 October 2018CIPD Foundation Certificate in HR Practice (Unit 1) (Dublin)

04 October 2018Assistant Principal Officer Programme for newly appointed APs (Module 1)

05 October 2018Advanced Freedom of Information - How to Prepare Submissions for OIC

05 October 2018Effective Business Writing

08 October 2018Planning and Part V for Housing Practitioners

08 October 2018Big Data and Data Analytics (Part 1)

08 October 2018Project Management in Practice

09 October 2018Audit Committee Member Training (Half Day)

09 October 2018Developing and Maintaining a Positive Workplace

09 October 2018Minute Taking for Meetings (Half Day)

09 October 2018Performance Management Skils for Line Managers

10 October 2018Social Media Strategies for Public Sector Organisations

10 October 2018Understanding the Financial Reports of Public Bodies

10 October 2018Board Secretary: Duties and Priorities

11 October 2018CIPD Foundation Diploma in Learning and Development (Unit D1)

15 October 2018Certificate in GDPR and Data Protection

15 October 2018FOI for Decision Makers

16 October 2018Certified Meditation Training Programme (Module 1)

16 October 2018CIPD Foundation Certificate in Learning & Development (Unit 1)

18 October 2018Social Housing Induction Course

18 October 2018Risk Management for Public Service Organisations and State Agencies

18 October 2018Higher Executive Officer Programme

19 October 2018Courtroom Skills

19 October 2018Managing Relations with Charities - Regulation, Funding and Oversight

22 October 2018Prince2 for Project Boards

23 October 2018Accounting for Civil Service and Vote Funded Bodies

23 October 2018Competency Based Interviewer Preparation

24 October 2018Competency Based Interviewee Preparation

24 October 2018LGDA Conference 2018

24 October 2018Prince2 2017 Foundation

25 October 2018Introduction to Data Protection and GDPR

26 October 2018FOI for Internal Reviewers

30 October 2018CIPD Foundation Certificate in HR Practice (Unit 1) (Wexford)

01 November 2018Statutory Obligations for Public and State Bodies (Half Day)

01 November 2018Mastering Effective Teamwork: Scrum

05 November 2018Introduction to Internal Audit (Module 1)

05 November 2018Project Management in Practice

06 November 2018FOI for Decision Makers

08 November 2018Minute Taking for Meetings (Half Day)

08 November 2018Introduction to Administrative Law

09 November 2018Oversight of State Bodies: Oversight Agreements, Performance Delivery Agreements and KPIs (Half Day)

12 November 2018Developing and Maintaining a Positive Workplace

12 November 2018Prince2 2017 Foundation

12 November 2018Social Housing Induction Course

13 November 2018Finance for Non-Financial Managers

13 November 2018Performance Management Skils for Line Managers

14 November 2018Competency Based Interviewer Preparation

14 November 2018Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016

14 November 2018New Thinking for Housing (Workshops 1 & 2)

15 November 2018Managing and Developing People

16 November 2018Whistleblowing and the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (Half Day)

16 November 2018Introduction to Prince2

20 November 2018Competency Based Interviewee Preparation

21 November 2018Collaborative Leadership (Module 1)

22 November 2018FOI for Internal Reviewers

26 November 2018Certificate in GDPR and Data Protection

28 November 2018Managing Information Systems for Housing Practitioners

03 December 2018Advanced Freedom of Information - How to Prepare Submissions for OIC

04 December 2018Competency Based Interviewer Preparation

04 December 2018Bookkeeping and Accounting

05 December 2018Competency Based Interviewee Preparation

06 December 2018Social Housing Induction Course

07 December 2018Developing and Maintaining a Positive Workplace

10 December 2018Prince2 2017 Foundation

10 December 2018Mediation Skills for Managers

10 December 2018Project Management in Practice

11 December 2018Performance Management Skils for Line Managers

12 December 2018Corporate Governance for State and Public Sector Bodies

13 December 2018Prince2 2017 Practitioner

14 December 2018FOI for Decision Makers

14 December 2018Understanding the Financial Reports of Public Bodies

07 January 2019Security Foundations (Part 1)

26 February 2019Certified Meditation Training Programme (Module 1)

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Consultancy Services

The Institute offers a range of consultancy services designed to assist organisations with the development and achievement of their objectives. With great expertise in governance, auditing, financial management, human resources management and other areas, our specialists can help your organisation to identify and solve its problems and shape its future. View list of Consultancy Services.

 

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Library

The IPA Library has a comprehensive collection of material on management and business studies. It houses books and journals on a wide range of subjects including law, politics, economics, management, accounting, criminology, the EU, healthcare, finance, local government and sociology. IPA librarians are on hand to assist students in their studies and their search for information. The Library provides information, reference and lending services to IPA students, members and staff.

International

The Institute of Public Administration enjoys an excellent reputation for providing consultancy and other services to public service bodies around the world. The Institute's International unit has worked with governments and public sector bodies in many countries, including Zambia, Montenegro, Cyprus and Russian Federation. For more information, explore our International page.

Meeting Facilities

The IPA offers a state of the art Training and Education Centre with meeting facilities for hire. These include a 120-seat auditorium, lecture and seminar rooms, and computer labs. All rooms are fully equipped with the latest audio-visual technology. The Institute also has a canteen that can provide light catering. 

 

myIPA

Members of the IPA, including corporate members, will be able to access a range of information and other services through the myIPA portal using their membership login details shortly.