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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.
Your starting point to get a grip on life as a Fast Streamer.
The definitive essential grounding in the parliamentary and government process.
Knowledge and understanding about the environment in which Government operates.
An essential introduction to your new career.
A fast but detailed introduction into the EU and its institutions, including how they function.
A basic skills course on communicating effectively at all levels, with the focus on oral communication.
Develop your confidence and the specific communication skills needed to operate effectively in high-profile Civil Service posts.
Everything needed to make meetings more effective and productive, including chairing skills.
Fail-safe drafting techniques for those who have to communicate complex, technical or detailed subjects to non-specialists
Pick up and brush up your speech-writing skills.
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Improve your skills in presenting briefings in written and oral form.
Increase awareness of the environment within which policies are made and delivered.