Courses in Dublin 4

The aim of the Diploma in Finance is to extend and deepen the understanding gained at the Certificate in Finance level. This will involve a more in-depth treatment of the key topic areas in finance and their applicability in practice.

This programme has been designed as a development of and a follow-up to the Certificate in Health Services. Students must have successfully completed the Certificate programme before gaining entry onto this Diploma. The Diploma is designed to amplify and build on the foundation coverage of health services and policy provided in the Certificate programme. The…

The Diploma in Health Services Policy has been designed as a development of and a follow-up to the Certificate in Health Services. Students must have successfully completed the Certificate programme before gaining entry onto this Diploma. The Diploma is designed to amplify and build on the foundation coverage of health services and policy provided in…

The Diploma in Healthcare Management equips students with the appropriate knowledge and personal skills to enable them to contribute effectively to the management of health services and the planning and attainment of goals and objectives

This part-time Diploma explains how organisations effectively manage people. It does so by examining the aims of the HRM function and by detailing its key features. It is suitable for those who have no prior knowledge of HRM but want to understand the principles, law, and practices that determine the management of staff in the…

This part-time Diploma explains and analyses the components of effective marketing. It does so by exploring the basic principles and techniques that contemporary marketers are expected to understand and apply. Suitable for those with no prior knowledge of this subject, it will consider both the position of the marketing function in modern organisations and the…

The Diploma in Public Procurement is an advanced programme which caters for the needs of decision makers by equipping them with the skills to design and implement strategic initiatives ensuring they position and resource their procurement activity appropriately.

The Diploma in Local Government Studies is designed to amplify and build on the foundation coverage of legislation provided by the Certi cate in Local Government Studies. It provides a more in-depth and analytical treatment of the main local authority services in Ireland. The programme is aimed at those working in Local Government in Ireland…

Explore the transformative potential of Generative AI in the public service sector with our comprehensive Discovering Generative AI Applications in the Public Service workshop. This workshop is for individuals who already have access to Generative AI tools or wish to explore possibilities of using generative AI technologies in their day-to-day role. It will include an…

The DGov programme provides public policy-makers & public sector managers with the advanced knowledge and high-level critical skills that their professional lives demand. It offers participants the opportunity to explore how public policy-making has evolved, and is continuing to evolve, as a result of changes in the structure and practices of the modern state. The…

The DGov is a 4 – 5 year professional doctoral programme. It provides public policy-makers and public sector managers with the advanced knowledge and high-level critical skills that their professional lives demand. Students explore how public policy-making has evolved, and is continuing to evolve, as a result of changes in the structure and practices of…

Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) – Its impact in the Workplace is a self directed eLearning course for HR Managers, People Managers, Trusted Colleagues and Friends across the Public Service and beyond who will gain valuable insights into how to recognise, respond and refer a colleague who may be experiencing domestic violence and abuse.  It…

Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA) – Its impact in the Workplace is a self directed eLearning course for HR Managers, People Managers, Trusted Colleagues and Friends across the Public Service and beyond who will gain valuable insights into how to recognise, respond and refer a colleague who may be experiencing domestic violence and abuse.  It…

HRM professionals and line managers with people management responsibilities need to be familiar with the principles of employment law and the key obligations and constraints placed on them in managing the employment relationship. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this online Employment Law Essentials workshop participants will: Have a practical understanding of employment law at the…

The impact of Covid-19 on the employment relationship has been enormous. Remote working is normalised and some employers and some employees want it to stay. As the Oireachtas considers the Working from Home (Covid-19) Bill 2020, the focus is on what steps employers can take to ensure legal compliance and future proof their remote working…

The aim of this Executive Officer programme is to provide an opportunity for staff at Executive Officer level, whose role is part operational and part management, to further develop the competencies required to enable them to successfully undertake their functions at junior management level. The Executive Officer programme will cover the following areas: The role…

Finance for Non-Financial Managers within the Public Sector is intended to provide an overview of the main aspects of finance confronting an increasing number of individuals in public service organisations. Devolved financial management responsibilities have led to a redefinition of many roles and the establishment of many budget holders. This has led to an increased…

Finance for Non-Finance Managers within the Public Sector is intended to provide an overview of the main aspects of finance confronting an increasing number of individuals in public service organisations. Devolved financial management responsibilities have led to a redefinition of many roles and the establishment of many budget holders. This has led to an increased…

Freedom of Information for Decision Makers is an intensive one day course for people charged with making decisions in relation to applications for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, which was enacted on 14 October 2014.  Reference will also be made where appropriate to the repealed FOI legislation (1997 and 2003) and to…

Public Servants are faced with increasing expectations, shifting priorities as well as an increasingly complex, ambiguous and uncertain environment. Delivering government strategy requires a capability in project, programme and portfolio management. This Programme Management Fundamentals course focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities of delivering complex programmes in the public sector. It draws on the…

The GDPR and Data Protection Programme for Data Protection Officers (DPOs) in the Public Service is aimed at public servants with responsibility for Data Protection within their organisation, and has been developed to inform, and support, public sector Data Protection Officers in their roles, by providing a common shared approach and understanding of key data protection…

This half-day online GDPR Awareness Briefing is similar in content to the one day Introduction to Data Protection and GDPR.  It is aimed at people who are not directly involved in the processing of personal data but who should have a high-level working knowledge of GDPR. Upon completion of the GDPR Awareness Briefing, participants will:…

This intensive 12-week programme is designed for recent science graduates who wish to pursue a career in industry-led research e.g. pharmacuetical, biotechnology or clinical research organisations. The programme aims to make graduates employment ready, developing practical industry-relevant skills.  The course programme features expert-led modules in clinical trials, data management, biostatistics and clinical trial management.

The aim of the Higher Executive Officer (HEO) programme is to further participants’ development as middle managers to enable them to manage their own and others’ work to a high standard and thus contribute to the achievement of their organisation’s priorities.  The course will cover the key competency areas of managing change, influencing and persuading,…

Line Managers have a very important role to play, not only in managing people and operations day-to-day, but also in implementing HR and other organisational policies and in supporting their team’s development and fostering a culture of staff performance, positive employee relations and employee engagement.  It is also the case that Line Managers should play…

The Wellness Evolution Certificate in Stress Management examines the sources and cumulative impact of both psychological and physical stressors – for example electromagnetic smog, over-exercise, over eating vs malnutrition and anxiety. It explores the Functional Medicine perspective on chronic and acute stress, its effects on the hormonal system, particularly the adrenal glands, plus diseases associated…

This Capability Based and Competency Based Interviewee Preparation workshop is suitable for staff at all levels of the organisation who are eager to improve their interview techniques. The programme focuses on practical interview preparation, skills development and answering styles. The aim of this workshop is to ensure that candidates have the best possible opportunity to…

Capability Based and Competency Based Interviewer Skills Development is widely recognised as a key skills development programme for staff who will be involved in interviewing on behalf of their organisations. This interviewing may be for external recruitment or increasingly, to assess current employees suitability for promotion. This course has been modified for delivery as an…

This two-day online course provides a practical introduction to Business Process Innovation (BPI). It combines a training and workshop approach and equips participants with a structured, systematic approach to running BPI projects. As a result, participants will be better placed to achieve improved and streamlined business processes that align with public service organisations’ remits and…

Data protection is a key duty of all organisations, public and private, which handle personal data and personal sensitive data. As well as the legal and regulatory impact of a serious data protection incident, the harm to trust, brand and reputation can be significant. The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect on…