Virtual School
Our state-of-the-art facilities within the National School of Government, and links outside provide a sound and comprehensive resource of knowledge and of learning. We can help identify and mould and cultivate your future learning models. Using the best technology, harnessing communications we allow you to reach out and meet your demands.
Foundation level financial management skills are just a click away.
"Financial management skills are vital to delivering better public services more efficiently and effectively. They are also vital to your job and your career. Love learning provides a tailor-made start to your ongoing learning."
Mary Keegan, Head of Government Finance Profession
Financial management is one of the Professional Skills for Government (PSG) Core Skills. To enable you to enhance your financial management skills, regardless of your position within the Civil Service, the Government Finance Profession (GFP) and the National School of Government have come together to bring you a unique e-learning scheme to set you on your way to meeting the requirements of financial management as a Professional Skill for Government.
Watch the Finance Skills for All video (Windows Media Player required. Click here to download. If you are behind a corporate firewall then video streaming may not be enabled. If this is the case right-click this link and select "Save target as" to download the video)
Platinum is a password protected on-line community, aimed at senior civil servants and their equivalent in the wider public and private sector.
What's in it for you?
Share experiences and values with a diverse network of peers - You will join a private community of leaders drawn from across government, the private and wider public sector - most of whom will have shared a learning experience on a senior executive programme or event. You can get involved in general discussions on issues relevant to you, or locate and contact individuals with specific areas of expertise through Members Contacts.
Access unique content that is focused and relevant - The e-Learning and Networking team will update you through our e-newsletter with the latest news, articles and online polls available on Platinum. Or you can review materials from your programme in the Learning Library.
Most members have attended a senior executive event or programme at the National School of Government, but the site is open to all senior civil servants. If you fall into this category, please contact us for an application form.
The E-Learner Support System supports programmes and communities of practice run by the National School of Government. If you are a member of one of our communities, have attended one of our programmes or have an interest in the areas listed below, please contact us for further information.
This area of our website is dedicated to the E-Learner Support System. To access the networks you will need a username and password.
* Big Learning
* Certificate in Management
* Development and Training
* Diploma in Management
* Diversity Excellence Model™
* Employee & Organisational Support
* Fast Stream
* HR Business Partner Network
* MA in HR Strategy & Change
* MSc CIPD Course
* Pathways Online
* Performance Improvement Network
* PPM Connect
* Procurement Project Support
* Sunningdale Network
* The River
* Uhuru Na Umoja