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Starting Out - Year 1 - The Programmes

These are the programmes that are the essential grounding programmes for all new Fast Streamers, whether you are a recent graduate, an In-Service Fast Streamer, or have prior work experience outside the Civil Service. Click on the course title for more information and for booking.

Fast Stream Induction

Your starting point to get a grip on life as a Fast Streamer.

Parliament, Government and the Civil Service

The definitive essential grounding in the parliamentary and government process.

The Government Framework

Knowledge and understanding about the environment in which Government operates.

Induction Programme for Government Economists

An essential introduction to your new career.

EU for the Fast Stream

A fast but detailed introduction into the EU and its institutions, including how they function.

Communicating with Impact

A basic skills course on communicating effectively at all levels, with the focus on oral communication.

Communicating in a Policy Environment

Develop your confidence and the specific communication skills needed to operate effectively in high-profile Civil Service posts.

Effective Meetings

Everything needed to make meetings more effective and productive, including chairing skills.

Communicating Complex Information in Writing

Fail-safe drafting techniques for those who have to communicate complex, technical or detailed subjects to non-specialists

Effective Speech Writing

Pick up and brush up your speech-writing skills.

Effective Briefing

(hyperlink to nationalschool.gov.uk/) Improve your skills in presenting briefings in written and oral form.

Developing Deliverable Policy

Increase awareness of the environment within which policies are made and delivered.