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Public Management

This programme builds on the IPA's Certificate in Project Management. It covers additional critical skills areas, including procurement, resource management, quality management, and managing multiple projects. It also addresses methodologies, frameworks (including PRINCE 2, Agile and the PMBOK) and technologies designed to support the project manager.

The programme has been designed to help students working as project managers and/or members of a project team within a public sector context. While employing the body of knowledge of the profession, the course is highly tailored to address the unique issues and challenges faced by public sector project managers and team members.  It is delivered via a student-friendly blended learning model. 

Professional Diploma in Project Management

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Key Facts

Delivery Method

This part-time programme is delivered through a blended learning model. Students attend six two-day in-person workshops at the IPA. They are supported in their studies by various online resources and bespoke course material.

Entry Requirements

Certificate in Project Management or equivalent or direct project experience.

Duration

One academic year

Accreditation

NUI

Place on NFQ

Level 8 (Special Purpose award) what is this?

Commences

October 2025

Application Deadline

September 2025

Fees

€3,590 (includes all matriculation and examination fees), payable in two instalments.

Employers and Fees

Where employers are paying fees, students, when enrolling, must provide a PO number and employer authorisation on the applicaiton form OR submit a letter from their employer confirming that fees will be paid directly. 

Students Paying their own Fees

Fees can be paid by:

  • Electronic transfer (contact the Undergraduate Office).
  • Debit/credit card (contact the Undergraduate Office).
  • Cheque (payable to the Institute of Public Administration).
  • Bank draft.

Note: Fees may increase slightly from year to year. Where this occurs, students will be charged the increased fee.

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The Programme

This programme builds on the IPA's Certificate in Project Management. It covers additional critical skills areas, including procurement, resource management, quality management, and managing multiple projects. It also addresses methodologies, frameworks (including PRINCE 2, Agile and the PMBOK) and technologies designed to support the project manager.

The programme has been designed to help students working as project managers and/or members of a project team within a public sector context. While employing the body of knowledge of the profession, the course is highly tailored to address the unique issues and challenges faced by public sector project managers and team members.  It is delivered via a student-friendly blended learning model. 

Is This Programme for you?

This Diploma is ideally suited to: 

  • Those who have completed the IPA's Certificate in Project Management or who can demonstrate an equivalent level of competence 
  • Those who are spending, or are likely to spend, a significant proportion of their time undertaking project work
  • Those who are interested in enhancing their abilities in hands-on project management 
Subjects

Successful Project Delivery 

Project Management Context
  • Systems Thinking
  • Strategy, Business Case and Appraisal
  • Requirements Management and Facilitation Skills
Initiation and Project Delivery
  • Project Initiation
  • Project Planning 
  • Monitoring and Control
  • Benefits Management
Frameworks and Methodologies 
  • PMBOK
  • Prince 2
  • Agile

Project Management Tools and Techniques

Organisations and Projects
  • Organisation Cultre
  • Organisation Structure
  • Organisation Change
  • Organisation Maturity and Programme Management
Managing People and Teams
  • Team Development
  • Project and Personnel Communication
  • Managing Risk
Project Leadeship and Knowledge
  • Quality and Procurement Management 
  • Role of Project Manager
  • Project Leadership
Assessment

Assessment is continuous throughout the programme and consists of a personal project, assignments and  written examinations.

Other Information

Seminar Dates

Workshop 1 TBA
Workshop 2 TBA
Workshop 3 TBA
Workshop 4 TBA
Workshop 5 TBA
Workshop 6 TBA
How To Apply

Please complete the online form below. On submitting that, you will receive correspondence from the IPA on next steps/documentation.

Undergraduate Application
Delivery

This part-time programme is delivered through a blended learning model. Students attend six two-day in-person workshops at the IPA. They are supported in their studies by various online resources and bespoke course material.

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