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 capabilities required to enable them to successfully undertake their functions at junior management level.
The Executive Officer programme will cover the following areas:
This Executive Officer programme will be delivered in person over two days, as outlined below. The course is facilitated by a subject matter expert.
Scheduled Dates:
For further information or to book your place on this course, go to the IPA website: Executive Officer Programme - IPA
| College | Institute of Public Administration |
| Course ID | 108008 |
| Course Location | Ballsbridge, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 4 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Certificate of Attendance |
| Awarding Body | Institute of Public Administration (IPA) |
| Course Start Date | 5th October 2026 |
| Course End Date | 6th October 2026 |
| Course Duration | Two Day Course |
| Course Time | 9:30 am - 4:30 pm |
| Course Fee | 940.00 |
| Entry Requirements | Participants should be at Executive Officer grade in the Irish public service. |
| Career Path | Irish Public Service |

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