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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 2020 / 2021

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

28 September 2020Debt Management Webinar Series: Debt Collection Techniques

28 September 2020Accounting Fundamentals

29 September 2020Financial Performance Analysis: Reporting Techniques (Half Day)

30 September 2020Understanding Local Government Finance

01 October 2020Debt Management Webinar Series: Commercial Rates Law

01 October 2020Introduction to Cost Analysis for Non-Finance Managers

01 October 2020Introduction to Cost Forecasting for Non-Finance Managers

01 October 2020CIPD Foundation Certificate in Human Resources Practice (Unit 1)

01 October 2020Risk Management for Public Service Organisations and State Agencies

01 October 2020Certificate in International Public Financial Management (Module 1)

02 October 2020Accounting for Civil Service and Vote Funded Bodies

05 October 2020Preventing and Combating Mortgage Arrears

05 October 2020Agile Project Management

06 October 2020Introduction to Business Process Innovation

06 October 2020Building Leadership Creativity

06 October 2020Debt Management Webinar Series: Insolvency and Bankruptcy

06 October 2020Personal Effectiveness Programme

06 October 2020Certified Mediation Training Programme (Module 1)

06 October 2020Board Secretary: Duties and Priorities

07 October 2020Minute Taking for Meetings

07 October 2020Essentials of Internal Audit (Webinar)

07 October 2020Debt Management Webinar Series: Understanding Company Accounts

08 October 2020Debt Management Webinar Series: Court Preparation

08 October 2020Demand and Supply Analysis for Non-Finance Managers

09 October 2020Public Spending Code: The Theory of Interest

12 October 2020Competency Based Interviewee Preparation (Webinar)

13 October 2020Developing and Maintaining a Respectful and Inclusive Workplace

13 October 2020Culture, Ethics and Governance for Public Sector Bodies

14 October 2020CIPD Foundation Certificate in Learning and Development (Unit 1)

14 October 2020Mastering Conflict for Effective Leadership

14 October 2020New Housing Forum: Social Housing Support

14 October 2020Introduction to Fraud and Control in Organisations (Webinar)

14 October 2020Managing Meetings

14 October 2020Certificate in GDPR and Data Protection (Day 1)

15 October 2020GDPR Awareness Briefing

15 October 2020Sectoral Financial Statements (Webinar): Central Government Appropriation Accounts

15 October 2020Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies

16 October 2020Preventing and Combating Rent Arrears

16 October 2020Governance for Project Boards

19 October 2020Prince2 Foundation

20 October 2020Managing People

20 October 2020Using Selection Tools for Effectiveness in Recruitment and Selection (Webinar)

20 October 2020Strategy Development and Review for State Bodies and Public Sector Organisations

21 October 2020Periodic Critical Reviews for Non-Commercial State Bodies

21 October 2020Certified Mediation Training Programme (Module 1)

21 October 2020Sectoral Financial Statements (Webinar): State Bodies Financial Statements

22 October 2020Introduction to Human Resource Management (Module 1)

22 October 2020Clerical Officer Programme

22 October 2020Freedom of Information for Decision Makers

23 October 2020Sectoral Financial Statements (Webinar): Local Authorities Financial Statements

27 October 2020Prince2 Practitioner

27 October 2020Project Management in Practice

28 October 2020Psychometric Testing Preparation for Candidates (Webinar)

29 October 2020Managing the Performance of Staff

29 October 2020Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members

04 November 2020Sectoral Financial Statements (Webinar): Charities, Statement of Recommended Practice (SoRP)

04 November 2020The Role of the Manager in the Learning and Development Lifecycle

05 November 2020Using Selection Tools for Effectiveness in Recruitment and Selection (Webinar)

05 November 2020Economic Principles of Non-Finance Managers in the Public Sector

09 November 2020Sectoral Financial Statements (Webinar): Central Government Appropriation Accounts

10 November 2020Essentials of Internal Audit (Webinar)

10 November 2020Risk and Uncertainty in Investment Appraisal for Non-Finance Managers

10 November 2020Investment Appraisal Methods: Cashflow Analysis

10 November 2020New Manager Programme

11 November 2020Coaching Skills for Managers

11 November 2020New Housing Forum: Social Housing Delivery

11 November 2020Introduction to Fraud and Control in Organisations (Webinar)

11 November 2020Time Management

11 November 2020Certificate in GDPR and Data Protection (Day 1)

12 November 2020Introduction to Data Protection and GDPR

12 November 2020Managing Virtual Teams Effectively

12 November 2020Data for Non-Finance Managers

12 November 2020Leading in a Dynamic Environment

13 November 2020Competency Based Interviewee Preparation (Webinar)

16 November 2020Competency Based Interviewer Preparation Workshop

16 November 2020Investment Appraisal Methods: Basic Application Session (Half Day)

16 November 2020Investment Appraisal Methods: Intermediate Application Session (Half Day)

16 November 2020Sectoral Financial Statements (Webinar): State Bodies Financial Statements

17 November 2020Executive Officer Programme

17 November 2020Understanding the Financial Reports of Public Bodies

17 November 2020Developing and Maintaining a Respectful and Inclusive Workplace

18 November 2020Mediation Skills for Managers

18 November 2020Building Leadership Creativity

19 November 2020Psychometric Testing Preparation for Candidates (Webinar)

19 November 2020Freedom of Information for Decision Makers

19 November 2020Finance for Non Financial Managers in the Public Sector

23 November 2020Accounting Fundamentals

24 November 2020Financial Performance Analysis: Reporting Techniques (Half Day)

24 November 2020Oversight of State Bodies

24 November 2020Sectoral Financial Statements (Webinar): Local Authorities Financial Statements

25 November 2020Sectoral Financial Statements (Webinar): Charities, Statement of Recommended Practice (SoRP)

25 November 2020Mastering Effective Teamwork: SCRUM

25 November 2020Leading Collaboratively

26 November 2020Risk Management for Public Service Organisations and State Agencies

01 December 2020Audit (and Risk) Committee Member Training

01 December 2020Grievance and Discipline Management

01 December 2020Introduction to Cost Forecasting for Non-Finance Managers

01 December 2020Introduction to Cost Analysis for Non-Finance Managers

01 December 2020Understanding Local Government Finance

01 December 2020Introduction to Business Process Innovation

02 December 2020Accounting for Civil Service and Vote Funded Bodies

03 December 2020Corporate Governance for State and Public Sector Bodies

03 December 2020GDPR Awareness Briefing

07 December 2020Prince2 Foundation

08 December 2020Introduction to Programme Management in Government

08 December 2020Demand and Supply Analysis for Non-Finance Managers

09 December 2020Mastering Conflict for Effective Leadership

10 December 2020New Housing Forum: Homeless Services

14 December 2020Agile Project Management

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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. 

 

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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.