Course Description
Certificate in Audit Skills
Institute of Public Administration
The aim of the Certificate in Audit Skills (CAS) is to develop the skills and knowledge of public sector internal auditors in order to carry out effective audits and make a greater contribution to the governance of their organisations. The Certificate is an issues-based course focused on skills enhancement to meet the ever-changing needs of the auditor in delivering an added value and quality service. The programme examines in detail, and in a very practical manner, the key areas of the work of an internal auditor.
The Certificate in Audit Skills is accredited by CIPFA.
Module Dates for 2023 are:
Module One: 21-23 February 2023
Module Two: 21-23 March 2023
Module Three: 24-26 April 2023
Module Four: 23-25 May 2023^
Module One: 19-21 September 2023
Module Two: 23-25 October 2023**
Module Three: 14-16 November 2023
Module Four: 5-7 December 2023^
^ It is intended that Module 4 will be delivered in-person and onsite in the IPA.
**Please note change of originally advertised dates of 24-26 October 2023.
| College Name | Institute of Public Administration |
| Course Category | Auditing, Business |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Award / Certificate |
| Course Location | Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 4 |
| Delivery mode | Classroom based |
| Course Start Date | 21st February 2023 |
| Course End Date | 25th May 2023 |
| Course Fee | 4850.00 |
| Course Duration | 4 Modules of 3 Days over 4 months |
| Course Times | 09:30-17:00 on module dates |
| Title of Awarding | Certificate in Audit Skills |
| Career Path | Public Sector Internal Auditor |
