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Qualifications

Accredited Payroll education to showcase your skills and prove you are serious about your Profession. Curated by the Irish Payroll Association. Validated by Experts. Accredited by QQI. Supported by IPASS Membership. All designed for you to rapidly develop the skills you need to reach your career goals.

Certificate in Payroll Techniques

Certificate in Payroll Techniques

Ireland's foremost payroll qualification, offering extensive teaching in PAYE, PRSI, USC, ASC, and employment legislation. Accredited by QQI at Level 6, the long-standing preferred choice for the Irish Payroll sector.
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Professional Payroll Manager

Professional Payroll Manager

Tailored 1-year programme for Irish Payroll managers, offering advanced training in Payroll Practices, Management Skills, Employment Law, and Income Tax. The programme prepares students for leadership roles, boosting their career prospects and showcasing a dedication to ongoing professional development.
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Training Workshops

Our 1-day training programmes offer the most flexible, affordable and targeted way to gain the skills you need to advance your Payroll career. Learn from the best, from home or office, to get ahead and stay compliant.

Payroll

Payroll

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VAT

VAT

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RCT & PSWT

RCT & PSWT

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State & Semi State

State & Semi State

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Bespoke training programmes

Bespoke training programmes

Transform potential into expertise with IPASS’s personalised professional tax training.

Our bespoke training solutions cater to your company’s unique needs. Our expert trainers collaborate with you to create customised programmes that address specific challenges and goals, ensuring your staff acquires the skills and knowledge most relevant to your business.
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Upcoming Events

Unlocking the Future of Payroll: AI, RAG Technology, and Ask IPASS in Action – “Wages Wisdom” Payroll Series

Join us for an insightful session on AI and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technology in payroll, featuring Ask IPASS—built on 25 years of expert IPASS content within a secure, GDPR-compliant platform. See a live demo and learn how to maximize this innovative AI assistant for your payroll needs.

26/09/2025 1:00 pm
Online (GoTo Webinar)

Annual Payroll Update Day 2025

Our Annual Payroll Update Day will provide delegates with a comprehensive update on the relevant changes to PAYE, PRSI, USC and employment law introduced in Budget 2026, Finance Bill 2025 and the Social Welfare Bill 2025. Auto-Enrolment, which is due to commence on 1 January 2026, will form a significant part of this year’s Update Day. In addition, this Update Day will cover the main changes affecting the ongoing operation of payroll to include any proposed changes for the coming years.

07/11/2025 10:00 am
In-person and Online
Expert Advisory Group

Expert Advisory Group

From IPASS alumni & Payroll Entrepreneurs to some of Irelands most experienced Payroll Practitioners – our Expert Industry Advisory Group are experienced professionals with deep domain knowledge, experience and insights.

The Expert Industry Advisory Group (IAG) ensures that our learning content remains current and job-relevant by providing strategic advice and expert recommendations. This close collaboration helps IPASS deliver essential skills for the modern Payroll profession, aligning our programs with industry standards and QQI accreditation, and guaranteeing our students gain relevant and up-to-date knowledge.

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Payroll Industry Statistics

Source: Voice of Payroll 2024 Ireland Report

€43K

is the average salary in Ireland for individuals holding a Payroll qualification.

73%

of payroll professionals are satisfied with their current role.

89%

of payroll professionals express a need for more learning and development opportunities in the field.

69%

of those involved in the hiring process find it challenging to find qualified payroll processors.

80%

of hiring managers consider payroll qualifications essential when making hiring decisions.

IPASS Student Success Stories

They started in retail, beauty, and admin — now they’re payroll professionals. Inspiring career journeys powered by IPASS qualifications.

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Shauna Lehane

"When I was looking for Payroll roles, IPASS wasn't just an advantage - it was essential! The certificate helped me become more attractive to employers."
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Sarah McDonnell

"The Student Portal was absolutely brilliant! I could log in to download the sample exam papers, watch pre-recorded lectures, and access the extra materials provided each week by the lecturers."
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Lisa Richardson

"Whether I had experience or not, it did not matter. What they [Payroll Hiring Managers] wanted was the IPASS certification."
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Ciara McDonnell

"I chose IPASS because all the Payroll jobs I looked at required the IPASS qualification. It's the best and the only option out there for Payroll courses."
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Jennifer Byrne

"When I decided to make a career change, I noticed that IPASS was highly regarded by employers, so I chose to enrol in the IPASS course. My new employer even agreed to sponsor me to become IPASS-qualified".
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Ann Geragthy

"I'd definitely recommend the IPASS membership to any payroll professionals. It's great to be part of a supportive network, and I believe it's well worth getting involved in the payroll community"
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