Delivery Method
We offer a blended learning approach to the delivery of 120 hours of guided learning over the period of September to April. In addition to the 120 hours of guided learning participants can expect to devote another 120 hours to self-study and the completion of assessments between September and June.
In our blended learning approach, participants will attend a series of 11 days of Online Live Workshops (Central Programme: September commencement). Participants will be required to have good internet access for the online programme and are advised to be able connect to the online live workshops using a laptop/PC with video and audio enabled.
All Workshops will be delivered by a team of HR professionals with extensive experience of designing and delivering learning and development interventions for HR and L&D Practitioners and Line Managers.
Participants will also have online access to workbooks for each unit, interactive e-learning courses, videos, podcasts, toolkits and other learning resources through the IPA’s Learning Management System Moodle.
An important part of the blended learning design is that participants will attend online/in person Learning Set/ Study Group meetings throughout the programme (see below).
Each unit of the programme will be led by a dedicated IPA Specialist Unit Lead Tutor/Tutors who will be available to give ongoing advice and support to participants.
2025/2026 Programme Dates
The following is the schedule for the current 2025/2026 Online Programme.
Unit
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September to April Dates
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Induction |
24 Sept 2025 |
Unit 1: |
25 Sept 2025
9 Oct 2025
|
First Learning Set Meeting* |
23 OR 24 October 2025 |
Unit 2: |
6 Nov 2025
20 Nov 2025
|
Unit 3: |
11 Dec 2025
20 Jan 2026
|
Unit 4: |
5 Feb 2026
19 Feb 2026
5 Mar 2026
26 Mar 2026
16 Apr 2026
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*The allocation of participants to learning sets / study groups will be confirmed after the Unit 1 Workshops.
This schedule may be amended by the IPA. However, if the schedule is to be amended participants will be given advance notice of any changes and every effort will be made to accommodate the needs of participants.
Commences
September 2025
Key Facts
The IPA is pleased to offer the New CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice. New accredited CIPD programmes aligned to the new CIPD Profession Map were introduced in 2021.
We are now accepting applications for this online programme.
This qualification will give participants a solid foundation for careers in the people profession, incorporating both Human Resources (HR) and Learning & Development (L&D).
See the September 2025 Programme Brochure here.
Duration
Eight Months
Accreditation
CIPD qualifications set the international standard for people professionals. This CIPD qualification is comparable to Level 5 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
Fees & Enrolment
Fee: The fee per participant for the 2025/2026 CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice programme is €2,950.
The fee includes: CIPD Student Membership Fees (up to July 2026); attendance at online or inperson workshops; all IPA course materials including prescribed textbooks, unit workbooks and access to online resources; and, ongoing tutor support.
Individuals who are paying for themselves must pay in full by credit card at the time of booking via the online booking form below. For CIPD Registration purposes, they must also complete the PDF Booking Form (see below).
Where three (3) or more participants from the same organisation enrol on and complete the programme, a 10% discount will apply on the full course fee of €2,950 per person.
Please note that you will be invoiced upon confirmation of your booking. Individuals who are paying for themselves must pay in full by credit card at the time of booking.
Bookings:
Numbers are limited on each programme and early booking is recommended to secure a place on the programme.
Bookings for this programme must be submitted in writing using the CIPD Foundation Certificate PDF Booking Form which is available:
Central Online September Programme FORM.
All fields in the form must be completed. Individuals paying for themselves are asked to complete the online booking form below in addition to the PDF booking form so that they can pay in via credit card.
Further Information:
For further information, please contact:
Central Bookings Office
Institute of Public Administration
57-61 Lansdowne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin D04 TC62
01 240 3666 | training@ipa.ie
Cancellation Policy:
Please note, that in the event of a cancellation less than 48 working hours before the commencement of this programme, a 15% cancellation fee will be charged. The cancellation fee will also apply to non-arrivals on the first online workshop.