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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:20261005T093000
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SUMMARY:PAI's Certificate in Effective Leadership - Three Day Blended Programme
DESCRIPTION:Full Programme Details \nDay 1: Monday\, October 5th October | In Person\nDay 2: Tuesday\, October 6th October | In Person\nDay 3: Tuesday\, 13th October  | Online \n  \nPlease note: Day 1 and 2 of this programme will take place in person in a Dublin 4 venue (Grand Canal Hotel) to allow for additional engagement and initial peer learning. The remainder of the course will be delivered online. \nAbout the course\nWhat does it take to be a good leader and manager in public sector organisations? It is often said that good leaders are made and not born\, and that leadership skills are acquired through identifying your own leadership styles and adapting them to the situation and people involved in your workplace. Formal training programmes in leadership provide a learning structure within which to develop an understanding of the principles of leadership and identify areas in which individuals need to concentrate their development effort to be excellent leaders and managers. \nThis Certificate in Effective Leadership is a qualification exploring roles and theories\, winning and maintaining commitment\, setting and communicating direction. Attendees will be given a thorough grounding in the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). This instrument is the most widely-used framework for providing insights and understanding of individual preferences that may drive specific workplace behaviours. It is particularly useful for those who do not have the opportunity to engage actively in leadership but who are preparing to do so\, or for those employed in a leadership role and are keen to underpin their practice with a clearer knowledge of the principles of leadership. \nLearning Outcomes\nThroughout the course\, attendees will: \n\nIdentify the key principles of strategy in leadership – vision\, mission\, strategy – and the roles they play\nAssess and develop their own ability to motivate others and build commitment to their organisation’s values and goals;\nAssess the effect the prevailing leadership styles have on behaviour and performance in their organisation;\nDevelop an in-depth understanding of their own personality and how it influences their behaviour at work across a range of contexts and situations;\nDevelop their ability to communicate their organisation’s values and goals to others;\nDevelop their own ability to use different leadership styles\, as appropriate to the situation and people involved;\nIdentify and improve on the factors shaping levels of motivation and commitment;\nImprove and develop their personal leadership and management skills for the public sector workplace; and\nUse the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) to focus on the likely strengths and positive qualities of different personality styles.\nDevelop an understanding of leading teams and their own leadership capability.\n\nIntended Audience\nThe intended audience are public sector employees who in the course of their work are expected to perform a leadership role. Delegates have been from the civil service\, state agencies and bodies\, universities and local authorities. They are usually head of a function\, a manager\, director or senior executive (typically equivalent to HEO\, AP\, PO grades in the civil service). It is also of value and interest to specialists\, officers and officials at all grades who are preparing to take on leadership roles and who wish to progress their careers. \nEvaluation and Validation\nInformal Validation Multiple learning interventions are built into this programme including: case studies\, self-assessment\, group exercises\, role plays and presentations are used throughout the course and customised to meet the specific needs and experience of attendees. \nAccreditation Attendees will receive a continuing professional development (CPD) certificate on successful completion of the programme. \nTrainer\nOur trainer\, Ashley Hughes\, is a driven professional with 25 years’ experience in the People Development arena working across public\, private and voluntary sectors.  She has exemplary learning and development credentials offering a proven track record of success in the design and delivery of engaging learning programmes. Ashley’s specialities include soft-skill training\, personality profiling workshops\, leadership development\, organisational effectiveness\, building high performance teams\, managing virtual teams\, managing change and creating enabling organisational cultures. \nAshley has worked with Public Affairs Ireland for over 15 years and is the programme designer and leader for the ILM accredited Certificate in Leadership programme. As a qualified Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Practitioner\, Ashley runs personality profiling workshops to raise individual self-awareness and enhance team collaboration. She attended Yale School of Management\, New Haven\, Connecticut\, where she studied the management of virtual teams and the behavioural science of management. The insights gained have equipped her with the knowledge and skills to support people now working in virtual environments. \nAshley has also designed bespoke programmes to address specific client needs across the Public Sector. \nShe holds an M.Sc in Management from Trinity College and is a HETAC qualified Master Trainer. She has practitioner qualifications in MBTI and  Blanchard Situational Leadership. She has lectured in leadership at MBA level for the past 15 years at Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School. \nAshley is also certified in Unconscious Bias and Cultural Intelligence from the Cultural Intelligence Center in Michigan. \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. \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/pai-certificate-in-leadership/
LOCATION:The Grand Canal Hotel | Zoom\, D04 X5X7
CATEGORIES:Certificate Programmes,Leadership & Management
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261102T160000
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Public Expenditure and Financial Management - 3 day Online Course
DESCRIPTION:Full Programme Details\n\nDay 1:Monday\, 12 October\nDay 2: Monday\, 19 October\nDay 3: Monday\, 2 November\nCPD: Institute of Commercial Management (ICM) Accredited\n\n\n  \nCourse Overview \nThe aim of this three day online course is to provide public sector employees with essential knowledge and skills in public financial procedures and control\, and to build their competence in important and essential aspects of financial management\, thereby enhancing their skill base in this area. \nThe course will focus on theory as well as practical financial management tasks that relate back to the workplace and attendees will go away with useful reference points for their work with the necessary skillset to apply it to their role. \nThe trainer will test knowledge gained and the ability to apply it. Participation and interaction will be encouraged by way of discussion and group exercises. This programme has been custom-designed for the public sector in Ireland. \nThe case studies that have been prepared for delegates to work with are based on relevant examples. \n  \nLearning Outcomes \nFollowing the successful completion of the course\, delegates will have acquired knowledge and developed skills and techniques which will give them the ability to perform financial functions for their organisations efficiently and well. \nOn completion of this course\, delegates will be able to: \nImprove their organisation’s finance function and performance both within the organisation and in an inter-organisational context \nInterpret and analyse a range of financial reports – including the cash basis of accounting along with asset registers and balance sheets \nDevelop financial planning and control functions \nStructure and prepare a budget \nControl and manage a budget \nEvaluate budget/programme performance against budget \nPrepare for a policy or expenditure review \nHave a good understanding of essential financial concepts and the framework within which the financial administration of the State operates in the public sector through the Oireachtas\, the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG)\, the Appropriation Accounts and the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) \nUnderstand the nature and determinants of the public finances and the Estimates and Budgetary Cycle. \n  \nCertification  \nThis course is accredited by the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM). Attendees will receive an ICM Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Training Award on successful completion of a short written assignment \n  \nTailored Training  \n\n\n\n\nAll of our open programmes can also be run on an in-house basis. For more information\, see our page on In-House Training. \n  \nBooking \nMultiple Delegate Discount \n\n3+ Delegates – 5% Discount\n5+ Delegates – 10% Discount\n10+ Delegates – 20% Discount \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. \n\nFor 1 or 2 attendees\, manually enter in the number of tickets you wish to purchase below.
URL:https://pai.ie/events/certificate-in-public-expenditure-and-financial-management-3-day-online-course/
LOCATION:PAI Online Zoom
CATEGORIES:Certificate Programmes,Public Financial Management and Procurement
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SUMMARY:Certificate in Policy Development\, Legislative Drafting and Delivery
DESCRIPTION:Please note: Day 1 of this programme will take place in person in a Dublin 4 venue (Grand Canal Hotel) to allow for additional engagement and initial peer learning. The remainder of the course will be delivered online. \nDay 1: Wednesday\, 14 October (in person) (3pm finish) \nDay 2: Wednesday\, 21 October (online) \nDay 3: Friday\, 23 October (online) \nTimes: 9.30am – 4.00pm (3pm finish Day 1) \nProgramme Overview\nThe development of public policy is a key responsibility of the Government and remains a key focus for public servants across all sectors. In recent years\, policy development has evolved to embrace more inclusive\, evidence-informed\, and delivery-focused approaches\, with increasing emphasis on stakeholder engagement\, consultation\, implementation planning\, governance\, and measurable outcomes. \nAt the same time\, developing policy and translating policy objectives into effective legislation and operational delivery remains complex. Public servants are expected not only to understand policy development principles but also to navigate implementation challenges\, governance requirements\, legal frameworks and political considerations. \nThis accredited certificate programme has been designed to provide participants with both the theoretical foundations and practical application skills required for modern public policy development. The programme places particular emphasis on the practical realities of delivering policy within complex public sector systems and multi stakeholder environments including cross-government coordination\, stakeholder engagement\, evidence-informed decision making\, implementation challenges\, and the evolving role of public services. \nDrawing on contemporary Irish policy case studies and real-world policy development experience\, participants will explore how policy is shaped not only by formal frameworks and processes\, but also by political\, organisational\, operational\, and societal considerations. \n  \nLearning Outcomes\n\nUnderstand the foundations of modern public policy development\nApply evidence-informed policy development tools and appraisal techniques (Cost Benefit Analysis and Multi-Criteria Analysis) and managing risk\nConduct stakeholder and consultation analyses to support evidence-based planning and decision-making\nUnderstand the mechanics of cross‑departmental coordination – the role of programme offices and central units\nEvaluate the challenges associated with complex multi-stakeholder environments and the institutional constraints that influence decision-making\, implementation\, and outcomes\nExplore practical implications for service reform within the Irish policy context\nUnderstand and identify the legislative pathway\, process and drafting considerations\nPolicy development and legislative amendments – key steps of successful drafting\nEvaluating/Drafting a Mock Policy – practical workshop\n\n  \nWho Should Attend?\nThe programme is aimed at all civil and public servants whose role involves developing and delivering policy\, from initial research to implementation and evaluation\, and for those who are seeking to obtain a deeper fuller understanding of the policy-making process. \nThe programme will be of direct relevance to those working in Government Departments and in the Public Service generally who are involved in the development of policy for their organisation and its effective enactment into legislation.  \nIt is a practical and focused training course\, with contributions from a panel of speakers with expertise in policy development\, policy development tools and appraisal techniques and the legislative and drafting process. \n  \nCertification\nThis course is externally accredited by the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM). Attendees will receive an ICM Continuing Professional Development and CPD Certificate upon successful completion of the programme and associated assessment. \n  \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. \n  \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/certificate-in-policy-development-legislative-drafting-and-delivery/
LOCATION:The Grand Canal Hotel | Zoom\, D04 X5X7
CATEGORIES:Certificate Programmes,Legal, Regulatory and Public Policy
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