CIPFA Investigative Practice Qualification
...professional training for public service practitioners
The CIPFA Investigative Practice Qualification will provide all investigators with the essential legal knowledge and skills to carry out an investigation professionally and secure admissible evidence.

The next programme will commence on 30 January 2012.  
 

PRINCE2® Accredited Training Programme

From 1 January 2012 CIPFA in partnership with Cupe will be delivering PRINCE2® e-Learning courses.

CIPFA’s latest PRINCE2® for the Public Sector E-learning is a flexible solution that has been built to suit your individual style of learning and schedule, allowing you to work at your own pace while saving you and your organisation time and money. Our E-learning courses have been designed by experienced trainers and feature tried and tested case studies presented in an interactive style.

CIPFA is delighted to be able to offer this cost-effective training through which you will be able to study for the PRINCE2® Foundation and Practitioner exams without the time and expense of leaving your office.

Details on this new e-learning offering will be available shortly. Please register your interest by e-mailing Sheelah Gault.

PRINCE2®  Re-registration Workshop

Within three to five years of receiving the PRINCE2 Practitioner accreditation, practitioners are required to re-register their original certification in order to demonstrate that they have kept up-to-date with all the latest developments in the methodology.  This workshop will refresh and update practitioners' knowledge and understanding of the PRINCE2®  methodology including changes since their original training.

Available for in-house delivery

Certificate in Corporate Governance
... essential skills to  deliver effective governance
Good corporate governance is not just the duty of Boards, it is the responsibility of everyone in the organisation.  From discussions with Chairs and Chief Executives of public bodies, we have identified the need for a practical and structured training programme that will increase the knowledge and skills of those charged with making governance work in public bodies.

The next programme of study will commence on 27 April 2012.

Certificate in Public Sector Procurement
 ... essential skills that provide value to public bodies
This practical procurement skills training programme is dedicated to the needs of the public sector. The programme is underpinned by essential procurement principles and models that will equip staff and their organisations for current and future procurement challenges.

The next programme of study will be Autumn 2012.
 

CIPFA/CIMA Effective Contract Management using Open Book Accounting Techniques
... essential to ensuring value for money through collaboration and partnering arrangements
This three day accredited programme will provide delegates with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of all aspects of Open Book Accounting in practice, from both the client and contractor perspectives. 

Details of the next programme will follow shortly... 
 

Certificate in Public Sector Business and Communication Skills
... communicate correctly, concisely and confidently
Staff of all grades must be able to communicate under pressure, manage challenging relationships and display key competences in the effective management of people and information. Highly skilled staff is an essential element of a successful organisation, and a yardstick by which the public will judge the service they receive.

Whether you aspire to progress your career, or simply need to equip yourself for the imminent changes ahead, this unique, flexible certificate will explore how to capitalise on your existing skills and help you to fine-tune your approach and communicate with impact!

Details of the next programme will follow shortly ...