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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

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

Upcoming Events

26 June 2025Freedom of Information for Decision Makers

30 June 2025Prince2 Foundation

30 June 2025GDPR and Data Protection Programme for DPOs in the Public Service (Day One)

02 July 2025Competency Based Interviewee Preparation (Half Day)

03 July 2025Competency Based Interviewer Preparation

03 July 2025Corporate Governance for State and Public Sector Bodies

08 July 2025Personal Resilience and Wellbeing

10 July 2025Managing Conflict with Confidence (Half Day)

14 July 2025Prince2 Practitioner

15 July 2025Certificate in GDPR and Data Protection (Day One)

24 July 2025Freedom of Information for Decision Makers

27 August 2025Competency Based Interviewee Preparation (Half Day)

28 August 2025Competency Based Interviewer Preparation

03 September 2025Design Thinking (DT Method Foundation)

08 September 2025AgilePM® Foundation Certification

08 September 2025Commercial Rates Law

08 September 2025Certificate in GDPR and Data Protection (Day One)

09 September 2025Managing in a Hybrid Environment

09 September 2025Certified Mediation Training Programme (Module One)

12 September 2025Psychometric Testing Preparation for Candidates

16 September 2025Risk Management for Public Service Organisations and State Agencies

16 September 2025Debt Collection Techniques

17 September 2025Clerical Officer Programme

17 September 2025Competency Based Interviewee Preparation (Half Day)

18 September 2025Competency Based Interviewer Preparation

18 September 2025Implementing the AI Guidelines

18 September 2025AI Masterclass for Senior Public Service Leaders

22 September 2025Managing Conflict with Confidence (Half Day)

23 September 2025Audit (and Risk) Committee Member Training (Half Day)

24 September 2025Project Management in Practice

24 September 2025CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice

25 September 2025Employment Law Essentials

25 September 2025Freedom of Information for Decision Makers

25 September 2025Understanding Company Accounts

25 September 2025Social Media Strategy for Public Service Organisations

26 September 2025Competency Based Shortlisting in Recruitment and Selection

29 September 2025Prince2 Foundation

30 September 2025Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies

30 September 2025Mediation Skills for Managers

01 October 2025AI Essentials

01 October 2025Moving into Management (Day One)

06 October 2025Personal Resilience and Wellbeing

07 October 2025Certificate in GDPR and Data Protection (Day One)

08 October 2025Competency Based Interviewee Preparation (Half Day)

09 October 2025Competency Based Interviewer Preparation

09 October 2025Freedom of Information for Decision Makers

13 October 2025Prince2 Practitioner

14 October 2025Executive Officer Programme (Day One)

15 October 2025Time Management

15 October 2025Employment Law - Discipline, Grievance and Workplace Investigations

16 October 2025Implementing the AI Guidelines

21 October 2025Board Secretary: Duties and Priorities

03 November 2025Prince2 Foundation

03 November 2025Certificate in GDPR and Data Protection (Day One)

04 November 2025Corporate Governance for State and Public Sector Bodies

04 November 2025Certified Mediation Training Programme (Module One)

05 November 2025Competency Based Interviewee Preparation (Half Day)

06 November 2025Competency Based Interviewer Preparation

06 November 2025The Sustainability Agenda for Public Sector Bodies (Half Day)

06 November 2025Freedom of Information for Decision Makers

11 November 2025Higher Executive Officer Programme (Day One)

11 November 2025Project Management in Practice

11 November 2025Periodic Critical Reviews (PCRs) for Non-Commercial State Bodies

12 November 2025Commercial Rates Law

20 November 2025Social Media Strategy for Public Service Organisations

20 November 2025AI Masterclass for Senior Public Service Leaders

20 November 2025Risk Management for Public Service Organisations and State Agencies

25 November 2025AI Essentials

27 November 2025Assistant Principal Officer Programme (Day One)

27 November 2025Audit (and Risk) Committee Member Training (Half Day)

01 December 2025Prince2 Foundation

03 December 2025Competency Based Interviewee Preparation (Half Day)

03 December 2025Implementing the AI Guidelines

03 December 2025Debt Collection Techniques

04 December 2025Competency Based Interviewer Preparation

04 December 2025Prince2 Practitioner

05 December 2025Psychometric Testing Preparation for Candidates

09 December 2025Training Needs Analysis / Learning Needs Analysis

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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. 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.