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SUMMARY:PAI's Certificate in Public Procurement - 8-Day Blended Programme
DESCRIPTION:Day 1:  Wednesday\, September 9th | In person |   \nDay 2:  Thursday\, September 10th | In person |  \nDay 3: Tuesday\, September 15th | Online |  \nDay 4: Wednesday\, September 16th | Online  |   \nDay 5:  Wednesday\, September 30th | Online |  \nDay 6: Wednesday\, October 7th | Online | \nDay 7: Tuesday\, October 13th | Online |  \nDay 8: Wednesday\, October 21st| Online Assessment Day (Group Presentation) \nAccreditation: Institute of Commercial Management \nPlease note that this is a blended programme and the first two in person dates will take place in a Dublin City Centre venue (Grand Canal Hotel\, D4).  \nAll remaining dates will take place online. \nAbout this Programme \nPAI’s 8 day certificate programme provides learners with a comprehensive introduction to Strategic Public Procurement.  Delivered both live and online to public sector executives seeking to professionalize and enhance their knowledge of procurement law and strategy\, our programme highlights the key part this profession plays in driving progress beyond the traditional pillars (value\, quality\, and transparency) and adopting new pillars such as strategic and green procurement. \nThe modules for this certificate are current\, topical and tailored specifically to align with Governments objectives\, to reduce the impact on the environment\, enhance sustainability\, and increase accessibility by incorporating Social Considerations into the Public Procurement process. PAI’s panel of trainers\, industry leaders and guest public sector speakers will share their expert insights\, case studies and open key discussions on current opportunities and challenges relevant to the public procurement professional. \nThis programme is essential for public sector employees\, employees working within commercial semi states and local government sector who have or expect to be given responsibility for procurement projects. \nProgramme Structure \nPAI’s Certificate in Public Procurement\nTopics Covered \nOur certificate programme topics will be addressed by a variety of industry experts and interesting speakers. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Irish and EU procurement rules\, guidelines and regulations and the public procurement regulatory regime including: \n\nThe current directives\nPolicy guidelines\nLegal Developments\nStrategic Procurement\nEvaluating the Value to Risk\nSupplier Relationship Management\nOverview of the Infrastructure Guidelines\nCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR)\nGreen Procurement and the Circular Economy\nSupply Chain Resilience\nTender evaluation and contract award\nProcurement Disputes\nCourt decisions\nBid rigging\n\nLearning Outcomes\n \nWho should attend ?\nThe intended audience are both public sector employees and employees from the private sector who have or expect to be given responsibility for procurement projects. No previous training or special skills in procurement or finance are required or expected. Managers or supervisors with procurement responsibilities who would like to update their knowledge and skills and achieve a qualification in this area will also benefit. The course focuses on procurement of goods and services including IT and consultancy. The course offers offers participants valuable opportunities to network with colleagues and our panel of expert speakers while supporting good peer learning from across the public and private sector. A practical industry ready programme\, this certificate programme is always very popular amongst our clients and a great platform for anyone involved in public procurement. \nTestimonials \n \nAssessment\nEach participant is assessed on the basis of coursework and an online group presentation on the last day. They will be required to demonstrate their uptake of skills and knowledge on all of the course modules. Participants must pass the group presentation on the last day of the course and complete the two course assignments in order to receive their certificate award. Assessment includes two case studies and an online group presentation. Learners will receive a Professional Development (CPD) certificate on successful completion of the course including attendance\, coursework assessments and the final exam. \n\nMultiple Delegate Discount\n\nLimited Places Available – book early to avoid disappointment. \n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount\n\nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. For 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/pais-certificate-in-public-procurement-8-day-blended-course/
LOCATION:The Grand Canal Hotel | Zoom\, D04 X5X7
CATEGORIES:Certificate Programmes,Public Procurement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260921T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260709T082545Z
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SUMMARY:Certificate in GDPR: Advanced (Level 2) - Online Course
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: Delegates must have an existing basic knowledge of data protection essentials as this is an advanced programme \nThe programme will run over 4 half days. \nProgramme Details\n\nDate: \nMonday and Tuesday\, 21st and 22nd September\nMonday and Tuesday\, 29th and 30th September\n\nTime: 9.30am – 1.00pm\nCPD: 11 CPD Hours\nAccredited: The Institute of Commercial Management\nMethod of Delivery: Online\nFee: €1250\n\nProgramme Overview\nPAI’s Advanced Data Protection Officer programme offers learners a pathway to an accredited Data Protection Officer Certification. \nBuilding upon our Level 1 award\, the Advanced programme is essential for all Data Protection professionals and moves from basic principles and protocols to assessing how Data Protection rules are evolving internationally in line with EU Data Protection Regulation and a new focus on Internal Data Governance\, increased penalties\, and an emphasis on managing and mitigating risks of poor privacy outcomes for individuals. \nLearning Outcomes\nUpon completion of this Advanced Module learners will: \n\nUnderstand Data Protection in a Risk Management model under the GDPR;\nUnderstand why the Risk-based approach differs from the historic model of compliance under Directive 95/46/EC\nApply the Fundamental Principles of GDPR and how they relate to the Privacy by Design philosophy\nUnderstand what is meant by “Privacy Engineering”\nBe familiar with Data & Information Governance Principles\nUnderstand how to respond to Subject Access Requests\nUnderstand how a Data Governance framework can enable a DPO to better engage stakeholders;\nHave learned how to effectively Conduct A Privacy Impact Assessments\nUnderstand the role of Ethical Information management in PIAs.\n\nWho should attend?\nThis programme presents a coherent framework for Data Protection Officers to understand how their roles align with Data Governance\, Information Quality\, and the existing frameworks and disciplines which can be used to develop robust and evidence based Data Privacy Governance in your organization. \nThe Programme syllabus assumes a level of prior knowledge of Data Protection laws and is aimed at supplementing knowledge of legal rules with frameworks and methods for Information management to meet or exceed legal requirements. \nCertification\nThis programme is accredited by the Institute of Commercial Management and certification is awarded upon successful completion of the programme and subsequent written assessment (approx 2000 words). \n\n\n\nTailored Training \nAll of our open programmes can also be run on an in-house basis. For more information see our page on In-House Training. \nMultiple Delegate Discount\n\n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount\n\nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/certificate-in-gdpr-advanced-level-2-online-course/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certificate Programmes,Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260924T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261001T130000
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SUMMARY:Climate Action Leadership Training
DESCRIPTION:Day 1: Thursday\, September 24th | Day 2: Thursday\, October 1st \nTimes: 9.30am – 1.00pm both days \nAbout the seminar\nPAI’s Climate Action Leadership Training has been meticulously developed to align with the Irish government’s Climate Action Plan 2023 (CAP23) which is the second annual update to Ireland’s strategic approach to climate action since the inception of the Climate Action Plan in 2019. \nIn May 2023\, the Government endorsed the Public Sector Climate Action Mandate 2023\, a critical component outlined in Chapter 10 of the Climate Action Plan 2023\, emphasising the leadership role of the public sector in driving climate action. \nThis training outline is directly tied to Mandate requirement 2.5\, which mandates that all senior management personnel (PO level or equivalent and above) complete a Climate Action Leadership Training course. \nMoving forward\, the Climate Action Plan 2024 (CAP24) represents the third annual update to Ireland’s evolving climate action strategy. Government approval of the Plan on 20 December 2023\, subject to Strategic Environmental Assessment and Appropriate Assessment\, highlights its strategic importance. Notable enhancements include the addition of a dedicated chapter on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, facilitating a comprehensive assessment of each Plan chapter’s impact on SDG targets. \nLearning Outcomes\nUtilising the directives outlined in CAP23\, this Climate Action Leadership Training is structured into four comprehensive modules\, each delving into key areas of climate action and leadership to include: \nClimate Fundamentals \n\nRecognise the specific impacts of climate change on Ireland’s environment and society\nExplore innovative technologies driving climate action\n\n Climate Governance\, Adaptation\, and Just Transition \n\nUnderstand EU and Irish climate targets\, legislation\, and policies\nLearn about the Public Sector Climate Action Mandate and strategies for effective implementation\n\n Climate Leadership \n\nIdentify the unique challenges of climate leadership\nUnderstand the importance of effective communication and stakeholder engagement in driving climate action\nDevelop skills for leading transformative change in response to climate challenges\n\nESG Reporting \n\nUnderstand the principles of Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG) reporting\nLearn how to integrate climate considerations into project delivery and finance decisions\n\nWho Should Attend?\nAll senior management personnel (PO level or equivalent and above) are mandated to complete Climate Action Leadership Training under the Climate Action Plan. \n  \nMultiple Delegate Discount \nLimited Places Available – book early to avoid disappointment. \n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount\n\nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/climate-action-leadership-training/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Leadership & Management
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260924T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261002T153000
DTSTAMP:20260623T112920Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Third-Party Spend in the Public Sector:  From Ex-Ante Appraisal to Ex-Post Evaluation
DESCRIPTION:Duration: 1.5 days [ Day 1 ¦ In Person ¦ 9.30am – 3.30pm] & [ Day 2 ¦ Online ¦ 9.30am – 12.30pm] \nDay 1: \nThursday September 24th (in person\, Grand Canal Hotel\, Dublin 4)  \nDay 2: \nFriday\, October 2nd (online) \nPractical Strategies for Planning\, Delivering\, and Reviewing Public Sector Spend \nPAI’s NEW 1.5-day hybrid programme equips public sector managers\, finance officers\, procurement professionals\, and project leads with the knowledge and tools to effectively manage third-party spend and capital budgets across the full project lifecycle. \nParticipants will explore the critical bookends of public spending: \n\nEx-Ante Appraisal – planning and justifying spend\, ensuring regulatory compliance\, and aligning projects with strategic and budgetary priorities.\nEx-Post Evaluation – reviewing project and supplier outcomes\, assessing value for money\, and capturing lessons learned to improve future decisions.\n\nThe programme covers: \n\nPlanning and managing capital budgets for high-value or multi-year projects\nGovernance and management of third-party spend\, including suppliers\, contractors\, and consultants\nProcurement\, contract management\, and compliance with public sector regulations\nRisk management\, monitoring\, and reporting for both capital and third-party projects\n\nThrough interactive exercises\, case studies\, and scenario-based discussions\, participants will leave with the skills to plan\, deliver\, and evaluate spend effectively\, ensuring accountability\, transparency\, and value for money in their organisations \n \nCapability Framework Alignment: \nSupports Civil & Public Service Capability Framework through: Strategic thinking and decision-making\, Digital innovation and data utilisation\, Governance\, compliance and accountability\, Collaboration and stakeholder engagement\, Delivery\, performance and continuous improvement \n\nLearning Outcomes \nBy the end of this session\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply a structured approach to managing capital budgets and third-party spendPlan and oversee spend across the full project lifecycle\, including high-value and multi-year projects\, in line with public sector frameworks.\nIntegrate ex-ante appraisal and ex-post evaluation into decision-makingJustify and plan spend effectively at the outset\, and evaluate outcomes to assess value for money and inform future projects.\nEnsure effective governance and compliance in procurement and contract managementManage suppliers\, contractors\, and consultants in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational controls.\nManage risk\, monitoring\, and reporting processesIdentify and mitigate risks while implementing robust monitoring and reporting mechanisms to support accountability and transparency.\nMake informed\, value-driven decisions across the project lifecycleUse data\, evaluation insights\, and practical tools to improve efficiency\, strengthen oversight\, and enhance value delivery.\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend \nThis series is suitable for: \n\nProcurement professionals\nBudget holders and contract managers\nProject and programme managers\nPolicy and operational staff involved in procurement\nSenior leaders responsible for delivery and governance
URL:https://pai.ie/events/managing-third-party-spend-in-the-public-sector/
CATEGORIES:Public Financial Management and Procurement,Public Procurement
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260925T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261002T130000
DTSTAMP:20260611T144314Z
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SUMMARY:Core Capabilities for Executive Officers (and equivalent grades)
DESCRIPTION:Day 1: Friday\, 25 September (half day 9.30am – 1.00pm)\nDay 2: Friday\, 2 October (half day 9.30am – 1.00pm)\n\nThis redesigned Core Capabilities for EOs training programme has been aligned with the updated Capability Framework. \nThis framework supports all key grades in building a diverse and talented workforce for the future\, capable of collaboratively delivering excellence on behalf of the civil and public service. This training programme is designed to develop core capabilities for Executive Officers\, grade 4/5/6 officers (and equivalent grades)\, in line with the PAS civil service capabilities framework. \nParticipants of this short professional programme can expect to leave\, not just with improved skills\, but with a greater ability to apply those skills flexibly and effectively in a variety of contexts\, aligning with the broader strategic goals of their organisation. \nThe programme will enable participants  to understand and develop their role and effectiveness within their organisation\, focusing on the four key key areas for the EO grade under the Capability Framework. \n  \nCommunicating and Collaborating  \nLeading & Empowering  \nBuilding Future Readiness  \nEvidence Informed Delivery  \n  \nLearning Outcomes\n\nCommunicate effectively: manage difficult conversations and develop cross team collaboration\nPerformance management: lead\, delegate\, coach and provide feedback in a blended working environment\nDemonstrate social and emotional awareness in leadership and prioritise team wellbeing\nDemonstrate ownership\, initiative and agility in area of responsibility\nDigital Literacy: support improved service delivery and IT skills\nProcess Improvement: implement new approaches and propose innovative solutions\nChange Management: adapt and implement strategic organisational processes\nManage\, plan and prioritise workloads to meet deadlines and targets: develop project management and time management skills\nData Management: Gather and process information accurately and analyse how this data can drive organisational success\nDevelop key critical thinking and decision making skills\n\n  \nMultiple Delegate Discount\nLimited Places Available – book early to avoid disappointment. \n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 15% Discount\n\nTo avail of our multiple delegate discount for 3 or more delegates\, you must email registrations@pai.ie with the name and details of all those you wish to book. All those you wish to book on must be booked at the same time. \nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/core-capabilities-for-executive-officers-and-equivalent-grades/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Core Skills,Core Skills for EOs
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