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This is a one day course that will be delivered from 9.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. and will take place in person at the IPA. It will be facilitated by subject matter experts.
Please go to the IPA website for up to date information and to book a place.
| College | Institute of Public Administration |
| Course ID | 156974 |
| Course Location | Ballsbridge, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 4 |
| Course Category | Corporate Governance, Management & Leadership Development |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Awarding Body | Institute of Public Administration (IPA) |
| Course Start Date | 30th September 2025 |
| Course End Date | 30th September 2025 |
| Course Duration | One Day |
| Course Time | 9.30 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. on scheduled dates (Weekdays) |
| Course Fee | POA |

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