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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 2019 / 2020

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

20 August 2019Competency Based Interviewee Preparation

21 August 2019Competency Based Interviewer Preparation

02 September 2019Certificate in Audit Skills (Module 1)

04 September 2019Corporate Governance for State and Public Sector Bodies

05 September 2019LGDA Professional Development and Networking Event (2 Half Days)

11 September 2019Finance for Non-Financial Managers within the Public Sector

11 September 2019Managing Information Systems for Housing Practitioners

16 September 2019Project Management in Practice

16 September 2019Introduction to Data Protection and GDPR

19 September 2019Competency Based Interviewer Preparation

19 September 2019Introduction to Internal Audit (Module 1)

19 September 2019Bookkeeping and Accounting

23 September 2019Understanding Local Government Finance

23 September 2019Mastering Effective Teamwork: Scrum

24 September 2019Certified Meditation Training Programme (Module 1)

24 September 2019Innovation and Collaboration for Growth - Seminar Series

25 September 2019Certificate in GDPR and Data Protection

25 September 2019Prince2 2017 Foundation

26 September 2019CIPD Foundation Diploma in HR Practice (Unit D1)

26 September 2019Dealing with Anti-Social Behaviour (Limerick)

30 September 2019Debt Management (Modules 1&2)

30 September 2019Prince2 2017 Practitioner

01 October 2019Assistant Principal Officer Programme for newly appointed APs (Module 1)

01 October 2019Competency Based Interviewee Preparation

02 October 2019CIPD Foundation Certificate in HR Practice (Unit 1)

03 October 2019New Thinking for Housing (Workshop 1)

03 October 2019Understanding the Financial Reports of Public Bodies

04 October 2019FOI for Decision Makers

08 October 2019Executive Officer Programme

08 October 2019Managing Relations with Charities - Regulation, Funding SORP

10 October 2019Grievance and Discipline Management

11 October 2019Minute Taking for Meetings (Half Day)

14 October 2019Introduction to Prince2

14 October 2019Culture, Ethics and Governance for Public Sector Bodies (Half Day)

16 October 2019CIPD Foundation Certificate in Learning & Development (Unit 1)

16 October 2019Understanding Local Government Finance (Mayo)

17 October 2019Board Secretary: Duties and Priorities

21 October 2019Audit Committee Member Training (Half Day)

21 October 2019Prince2 for Project Boards: Project Governance

22 October 2019Competency Based Interviewee Preparation

22 October 2019Whistleblowing and the Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (Half Day)

22 October 2019Certificate in GDPR and Data Protection

22 October 2019CIPD Foundation Diploma in HR Practice (Unit D1) Wexford

23 October 2019Prince2 2017 Foundation

24 October 2019Accounting for Civil Service and Vote Funded Bodies

24 October 2019Risk Management for Public Service Organisations and State Agencies

24 October 2019Project Management in Practice

30 October 2019FOI for Decision Makers

30 October 2019Time Management

30 October 2019Higher Executive Officer Programme

31 October 2019Introduction to Administrative Law

04 November 2019Social Media Strategies for Public Sector Organisations

11 November 2019Statutory Obligations for Public and State Bodies (Half Day)

11 November 2019Finance for Non-Financial Managers within the Public Sector

12 November 2019Managing People

13 November 2019Managing Meetings

14 November 2019Competency Based Interviewer Preparation

14 November 2019Oversight of State Bodies: Oversight Agreements, Performance Delivery Agreements and KPIs

15 November 2019Courtroom Skills

18 November 2019Introduction to Data Protection and GDPR

19 November 2019Effective Business Writing

19 November 2019Introduction to Prince2

19 November 2019Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016

20 November 2019Certificate in GDPR and Data Protection

20 November 2019Competency Based Interviewee Preparation

21 November 2019Minute Taking for Meetings (Half Day)

22 November 2019Prince2 for Project Boards: Project Governance

25 November 2019Project Management in Practice

25 November 2019Mastering Effective Teamwork: Scrum

26 November 2019Corporate Governance for State and Public Sector Bodies

27 November 2019Prince2 2017 Foundation

28 November 2019Bookkeeping and Accounting

28 November 2019Performance Management Skills for Line Managers

28 November 2019Dealing with Anti-Social Behaviour (Dublin)

02 December 2019Accounting for Civil Service and Vote Funded Bodies

02 December 2019Prince2 2017 Practitioner

03 December 2019Managing Information Systems for Housing Practitioners

03 December 2019Competency Based Interviewer Preparation

06 December 2019FOI for Decision Makers

10 December 2019Competency Based Interviewee Preparation

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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.