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