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Adults’ Care Purchasing and Brokerage Level 5

Upcoming Course Dates:

  • 3, 4, 10, 11 June 2026
  • Online
This course is tailored for social care staff working in adult care placement, brokerage, or purchasing roles. Enhance your knowledge and skills to better navigate the complexities of adult care services.
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Adults’ Commissioning and Purchasing Course Level 7

Upcoming Course Dates:

  • 5, 6, 19, 20 May and 3, 4, 16, 17 June 2026 - COURSE FULL
  • 4, 5, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 , 25 November 2026
  • Online
Aimed at commissioners of adult care and health services, this course supports you in implementing national agendas and developing effective commissioning practices.
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Aspirant Middle Manager Programme (AMMP)

Upcoming Course Dates:

  • September 2025 - May 2026
  • Combination of virtual group sessions and individual support
This programme is tailored for those looking to advance into middle management roles in social care. It includes mentoring, peer learning networks, and development support sessions to help you step up confidently.
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Children’s Care Purchasing and Brokerage Level 5

Upcoming Course Dates:

  • 5, 12, 19, 26 March 2026
  • 6, 13, 20, 27 October 2026
  • Online
Crafted for social care staff working in children’s services care placement, brokerage, or purchasing roles, this course provides the expertise needed to excel in children’s care services.
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Children’s Commissioning and Purchasing Course Level 7

Upcoming Course Dates:

  • 27, 28 January and 3, 4, 10, 11 February and 3, 4 March 2026 - COURSE FULL
  • 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 May and 2, 3 June 2026 - COURSE FULL
  • 4, 5, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 November 2026
  • Online
This course is aimed at commissioners of children’s services. It is designed to support you to implement the national agenda and develop good commissioning practice
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Commissioning Masterclasses

Upcoming Course Dates:

  • In-person or online
These focused one-day masterclasses let you target specific commissioning skills through evidence-based learning, peer discussion, and practical action planning – available off-the-shelf or designed bespoke for your team.
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Introduction to Commissioning Workshops

Upcoming Course Dates:

  • Face to face
This interactive in-person workshop brings teams together to build a shared understanding of commissioning principles, roles, and responsibilities – ideal for aligning large, mixed-experience teams across your organisation.
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Leading and Managing Mental Health Services in England

Upcoming Course Dates:

  • Please contact IPC
IPC has launched a new programme for first-line managers of mental health services in England.
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Leading and Managing Mental Health Services in Wales

Upcoming Course Dates:

  • Please contact IPC
  • Face to face
The programme highlights the essential role of frontline managers in leading mental health transformation. It has been developed in partnership with employers, social care staff, and citizens of Wales, as well as regulatory bodies.
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Leading Commissioning with Confidence

Upcoming Course Dates:

  • Blended delivery (virtual, in-person and individual support)
This programme is designed for experienced commissioners ready to step into director-level leadership roles in adult social care, building the strategic skills, political awareness, and peer networks to lead with confidence.
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Enhance Your Skills with IPC

Explore our training and development opportunities to see how IPC can support your professional growth. For more information on our courses and how to enrol, or to discuss how we can help with your training and development needs, get in touch with us today.

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Research and Evaluation

We provide robust support to our clients by conducting comprehensive reviews and evaluations, identifying key strengths and opportunities for growth. Our longer-term research projects are designed to fortify the evidence base that underpins the delivery of public care services, ensuring they are both effective and informed by the latest insights.
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Consultancy

Our consultancy services are tailored to address the unique challenges faced by our clients. From problem-solving and enhancing current practices to fostering innovation, we offer expert guidance.
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Training and Development

We are committed to the professional growth of our clients' teams. Through bespoke coaching, training, and development programmes, we empower staff and stakeholders with the essential skills and knowledge to deliver services with a more profound and consistent impact.
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Our Academic Partnership programme provides access to dedicated longer-term support from an experienced consultant with specialist knowledge in your field. Academic Partnership members benefit from specialised consultancy, exclusive events, discounted courses and networking opportunities.
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