The IPASS Professional Payroll Manager Qualification is a superb course which has been specifically designed to meet the needs of Irish payroll managers and senior staff. The syllabus for this course was prepared following consultation with payroll professionals in both the public and private sector. We believe that this syllabus reflects the diverse range of skills, which all payroll professionals require in order to function efficiently.
Students will be provided with an extremely interesting and challenging Payroll Management programme, together with a thorough education in the concepts and techniques of management specially adapted for the payroll environment. Successful students will acquire a professional qualification, which will enhance their career prospects and improve confidence and self-esteem.
This course will cover three modules:
Topics:
Personal Taxation
› Residence in Ireland for Income Tax Purposes
› Introduction to Double Taxation Agreements
› Taxation of Inbound Assignees
› Taxation of Outbound Assignees
› Tax Equalisation for Global Mobility
› Company Directors
› Share Based Remuneration
› Attachment of Earnings Order and Notice of Attachment
› PRSI – Advanced Issues
› Pensions and PRSAs – Advanced Issues
› Payroll Accounting and Budgeting
› Employed or Self-Employed – Determining an Individual’s Status
› Revenue Compliance Interventions
› Tax Management Practices for Employers and Employees
› CSO Surveys
› In-house Payroll versus Payroll Outsourcing
› Considerations when selecting Payroll Software
Topics:
› Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Acts 1973 to 2005
› Redundancy Payments Acts 1967 to 2014
› Protection of Employees Acts 1977 to 2014
› Protection of Employees (Employers’ Insolvency) Acts 1984 to 2012
› Industrial Relations Acts 1946 to 2015
› Unfair Dismissals Acts 1977 to 2015
› Employment Equality Acts 1998 to 2015
› Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021
› General Data Protection Regulations 2016
› Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Act 2006
› WRC Inspections
Topics - Part I
› Individuals and how they interact
› Teams and team-building
› Organisational structure and change management
› Individual and organisational communications
Topics - Part II
›Recruitment and Selection
› Performance Management
› Training and Development
› Planning and Evaluation
› Management and Leadership Styles
| Location Postcode | Dublin 12 |
| Course Category | Payroll, Business |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Professional Qualification |
| Awarding Body | IPASS (Irish Payroll Association) |
| Awarding Body Details | Professional Qualification |
| Course Start Date | 24th January 2026 |
| Course End Date | 30th November 2026 |
| Course Duration | 8 Saturdays |
| Course Time | Classes are scheduled to run from at 9.30am until 3.30pm each day. Class dates are subject to change so it is always advisable to check with the IPASS office in advance. Students will be notified in advance of any changes. |
| Course Fee | 1,240 |
| Entry Requirements | Entry to this course is only open to applicants who have successfully completed the Certificate in Payroll Techniques. If you have not completed the CPT but have substantial payroll experience, you may still be eligible to apply through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway. This alternative route is intended for experienced payroll professionals who have not completed the CPT but can demonstrate significant industry experience. Eligibility Requirements: Applicants who wish to apply for a direct entry for the IPASS Professional Professional Payroll Manager (PPM) programme must meet the following requirements: - Minimum 5 years of Irish payroll experience, evidenced through a LinkedIn profile or CV or - Minimum 1 year of Irish payroll management experience, evidenced through a LinkedIn profile or CV - In addition, all applicants must sit and pass Stage 2 of the CPT exam (Candidates will sit the exam alongside our regular CPT students at an IPASS exam venue) |
| Career Path | tudents who successfully complete the Professional Payroll Manager Qualification can progress to study other professional qualifications such as accountancy, law or HR management. This qualification greatly enhances your self-development and career prospects in payroll. Students who successfully complete this course will be eligible to join the Irish Payroll Association as full members and to use the designatory letters MIPA (Member of the Irish Payroll Association). |
The Certificate in Payroll Techniques (CPT) is the leading payroll qualification in Ireland.
The Certificate in Payroll Techniques (CPT) is the leading payroll qualification in Ireland.
The IPASS Professional Payroll Manager Qualification is a superb course which has been specifically designed to meet the needs of Irish payroll managers and senior staff.
The IPASS Professional Payroll Manager Qualification is a superb course which has been specifically designed to meet the needs of Irish payroll managers and senior staff.
