Here at the National School of Government we recognise the worth of collaborative relationships. We have entered partnerships with some of the world’s leading management schools, universities and professional bodies, to unveil a range of programmes that will release your potential.

These programmes tackle some of the most complex dilemmas that public servants are involved with everyday. Though completing one of these programmes won’t provide any easy answers to these situations, the core content of the programmes will inform you when it comes to handling your most complicated decisions for the benefit of your own development as well as that of your organisation.

As well as increasing your competence and confidence, getting qualified enhances your credibility, professionalism and career prospects. Study your qualification with the National School and join the increasing band of people who are getting formal recognition for their learning.

Masters Level:

MSc in Human Resources Management and Development offered in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University

The Warwick MPA (Master in Public Administration) offered in collaboration with Warwick Business School

Executive Masters in Business Administration (MBA) offered in collaboration with Henley Management College

Foundation Degree:

Foundation Degree in Government a practical route to qualification based on work-based learning and open to all

Management Qualifications:

Chartered Management Institute First Line Management (Level 3) ideal start point for first line managers wanting professional recognition

Chartered Management Institute Diploma in Management and Leadership the qualification of choice for middle managers and aspiring senior managers

Presentation Skills:

Effective Presentation - Certificate in Professional Presentation Skills (Level 4) awarded by the English Speaking Board

Policy Qualifications:

The Warwick Masters in Public Administration (MPA) offered in collaboration with Warwick Business School with a National School elective on Policy Delivery

Audit

Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors Diploma Level Scheme

Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors Advanced Diploma Scheme

Information Security:

Risk Management and Accreditation Specialist Programme IA Professionalism Stage 3 for accreditors

HR:

CIPD MSc in HR Management and Development (Level 7) offered in collaboration with Nottingham Trent University

Diploma in HRM (Level 5)

CIPD Certificate in HR Practice (formerly CPP)

Learning and Development:

Foundation Certificate in Staff Development (accredited by Institute of Training and Occupational Learning)

Certificate in Training and Occupational Learning (accredited by Institute of Training and Occupational Learning)

Internal Consultancy:

Organisational Review Techniques (accredited by Chartered Management Institute)

Chartered Management Institute Certificate in Management Consultancy Essentials

Chartered Management Institute Diploma in Management Consultancy

Procurement:

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Government Certificate of Competence in Purchasing and Supply

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Graduate Diploma

Programme and Project Management:

Managing Successful Programmes (MSP ®): Foundation and Practitioner Certificate

Managing Successful Programmes (MSP ®): Foundation Certificate

Managing Successful Programmes (MSP ®): Practitioner Certificate

Managing Successful Programmes (MSP ®): Advanced Practitioner Certificate

PRINCE2® Foundation Certificate

PRINCE2® Practitioner Certificate

Association of Project Management Introductory Certificate

Association of Project Management Group Certificate and Diploma in Project and Programme Management

Association for Project Management Professional Qualification

Management of Risk (accredited) MOR™ for Risk Practitioners

PRINCE2® is a Registered Trade Mark of the Cabinet Office in the United Kingdom and other countries. MSP® is a Trade Mark of the Office of Government Commerce

Estate Management:

BTEC Higher Certificate in Estate and Property Management in Government

Raising the standards in public service - from starter qualifications for those working in specialist roles to Masters level for senior executives.