The Professional Certificate in Public Sector Delivery

Series 18 starts on 24th September. Call us now for more information and to book your place on 0207 0962944.

Prospects for a new series, starting in September

More than ever it is important for civil servants to actively plan their professional development.
The Certificate in Public Sector Delivery is the best way to enhance your skills and
knowledge. Very specific and practical training that is designed and facilitated by
civil servants and experts will put you in an excellent position to achieve more in
the Civil Service.

You will be excited to hear that the core competencies as outlined by Professional Skills for Government 2 and the National Occupational Standards for Policy Makers form the framework for the newly developed training programme for the Certificate in Public Sector Delivery.

A well skilled and appropriately trained Civil Service workforce is key among the Government’s current priorities. Commenting on how the Civil Service improves its skills and its capacity to deliver services effectively, Sir Gus O’Donnell, Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Home Civil Service, said recently:

“For our part, we must make sure that the people we employ have deeply embedded professional skills. The Professional Skills for Government agenda is the key to our strategy here.”

The Professional Certificate in Public Sector Delivery is a professional qualification geared towards Civil Servants from diverse backgrounds.

Learning Modules and New Dates

Delegates on the course will receive training and valuable feedback. Progress will be monitored very closely in core skills such as objective and analytical (evidence based) policy formulation, effective methods of Government communication, presentation and marketing skills, practical project and programme management techniques, leadership and people management competences, strategic thinking formulas and applications, and financial management.

Delegates attend the 6 core modules and choose 3 seminars/workshops to attend as Elective Modules out of the Westminster Explained open training programme.

• Module 1  Civil Servants and Ministers working together – 24th September 2009
  
  

Testimonials from March 2009 intake:
‘ A very good learning environment, excellent training material and support and speakers were
very professional’

‘The seminar was beneficial in refreshing previous knowledge and presenting new information’
T. Jennings,  Home Office‘

Very interesting,  all at a good learning pace’ L. Bourke,  House of Lords

• Module 2: Policy analysis, Development and Evaluation- 22nd October 2009

  
  

Testimonials from April 2009 intake:
‘The day was very informative. I have a great deal of understanding now’
G. Simm, Department of Health

‘ A very usfeul session which was practical and helped to translate theory into practise’
L. Hopkins, Home Office

‘It’s very beneficial to have people from various departments to draw examples and
experience from’ L. Bourke, House of Lords

• Module 3 Communication and Presentation Skills- 17th November 2009

  
  

Testimonials from May 2009 intake:
‘Really found this session invaluable. There are many things I can put in practice immediately.
This course has given me the confidence I have felt I was lacking in presenting and writing.
Thank you. ‘

‘Today was a particularly stimulating and informative day. Trainers were excellent’
S. Sein, Home Office

• Module 4 Theory and Practice for handling Parliament – 17th December 2009
• Module 5 Leadership and People Management Skills – 21st January 2010
• Module 6 Project Management: How to do it Properly- 25th February 2010

Key Tutors and Speakers

Delegates will be guided through the programme by a dedicated chairman, Simon Courage, Former Civil Servant at DFES and training consultant.

Each module will be presented by an expert trainer such as:

• George Oliver MBE, a former Senior Civil Servant and a recognised expert in Parliamentary training.
• Roberta Woodcock, former Civil Servant and Financial Training expert
• Guest Speakers from Parliament, the wider public sector, academia and the media will include:
  • Martin Stanley, Chief Executive, Competition Commission
  • Kate Hoey MP and former Minister
  • Rt Hon Baroness Quinn, former Minister
  • Jackie Gower, visiting Lecturer at Kings College
  • Peter Riddell, Political Editor, The Times

Assessment

The Certificate is taught at Professional level. The external award board consists of Baroness Warwick of Undercliffe, the Chief Executive of Universities UK, Lord Norton of Louth, the Professor of Government at Hull University and Dr Nicholas Baldwin, Dean of Wroxton College.

Trainees will complete a short exercise after each of the first 6 modules. This should take approximately 1-2 hours of their own time. This won’t contribute to the final mark, but delegates will receive feedback on their work and the written tasks are part of the learning experience and will help to hone trainees’ skills in each of the areas.

Through a final piece of assessed coursework delegates will then demonstrate the skills they have acquired and their ability to apply them in their day-to-day work. This coursework will be assessed by an internal assessor and successful candidates will be awarded the Professional Certificate in Public Sector Delivery.

Cost

The cost of attending the programme is £3990 + VAT. However, reductions are available on group bookings. To register please call 020 7096 2944.

Diploma and Masters Level

Delegates who successfully complete the Professional Certificate in Public Sector Delivery have the opportunity to take this further, with the Graduate Diploma in Global Leadership and Administration, run by Farleigh Dickinson University.