E-Learning

In co-operation with the Ministry of Defence's DB Learning and a growing syndicate of departments, we are producing a massive e-learning programme entitled Understanding the Civil Service. The programme can be used as formal e-learning and there are tests at various points throughout each module, but it is primarily a resource of knowledge and advice that you can tap into.

Modules include

Induction to the Civil Service
Finance
Human Resources
Serving the Public
Serving Ministers
Serving Parliament
Policy and Strategy
The European Union
The Wider Civil Service
Ethics & the Civil Service Code

Available to

This e-programme is available to staff of the following departments and their agencies that should be able to access it on their departmental intranets or on the National School website. If your department has supported it, please use the facility.

Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Department for International Development
HM Treasury
Department of Health
Ministry of Justice
Department for Education and Skills
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Department for Communities and Local Government
Northern Ireland Office
Department for Work and Pensions
Department for Transport
Home Office
Office for National Statistics
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Central Office of Information

If you would like your department to offer this e-learning programme, please contact Christopher Jary. chris.jary@nationalschool.gsi.gov.uk

Virtual School

The virtual school is a collection of web based e-learning material and services. Its aim is to enhance the skills and knowledge of all civil servants by providing high quality on-line learning. To find out more click here