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. Qualification options are:

Masters Level:

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

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

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 Certificate in Management ideal start point for first line managers wanting professional recognition

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

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

Presentation Skills:

Certificate in Professional Presentation Skills - a level 4 qualification awarded by the English Speaking Board

Policy Qualifications:

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

Audit

Institute of Internal Auditors Diploma in Internal Audit Practice

Information Security:

Infosec Training Paths and Competencies (ITPC) Certification

HR:

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Certificate in Personnel Practice

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Certificate in Employment Relations, Law and Practice

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

Learning and Development:

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Certificate in Training Practice

Advanced Diploma in Learning and Development (University of Cambridge)

Facilitation:

Certificate in Facilitation (with Henley Management College)

Internal Consultancy:

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

Project Management:

Information Systems Examinations Board Certificate in Project Management

Association of Project Management Introductory Certificate

Foundation Certificate in Management of Risk (OGC)

Practitioner Certificate in Management of Risk (OGC)

PRINCE2™ Foundation Certificate

PRINCE2™ Practitioner Certificate

MSP™ Advanced Practitioner Certificate

Association of Project Management Diploma in Project and Programme Management

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.