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Driving Value from AI
The Data Lab’s online “Driving Value from AI” course pulls together thought leadership, experienced practitioners and engaging activities that you need to work responsibly and ethically with AI. -
Local Government Data for Business
FreeLive onlineThis professional learning offer is funded by the Scottish Digital Academy and the Digital Office for Scottish Local Government -
Empowering Women to Lead Digital Transformation
FreeThis programme is a unique, cross-sector, leadership program for women in digital and technology professions, delivered by Empowering You and in association with ScotlandIS, the Scottish Government and Scottish Digital Academy. -
Product and Delivery Practitioner
FreeLive onlineEmbark on an engaging journey with our two-day Agile practitioner course, designed to immerse you in the dynamics of agile team collaboration and product development. -
Leading in a Digital World – September to November 2024
FreeThis programme supports senior leaders transforming their organisation to address the challenges and opportunities presented by our digital world. The programme was previously titled Digital Champions. -
Data Maturity Programme
FreeLive onlineThe Scottish Government Data Maturity Programme provides an opportunity to develop the ambitions for data in an organisation and understand the different aspects of data transformation needed to support data improvement. A central project team supports organisations to realise this goal.
Success stories
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Dundee and Angus College
We previously worked with Dundee & Angus College to deliver a closed Hands on Agile for Leaders course. This course explores how agile concepts and techniques support the delivery of public services in complex environments.
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National Library of Scotland
The National Library of Scotland engaged with the Scottish Digital Academy following ongoing challenges they were facing around the management of their digital projects.
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Police Scotland
Police Scotland’s journey with the Scottish Digital Academy began when a number of senior staff attended an Agile for Leaders course.
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Are courses accredited?
Our courses are not accredited or certificated unless otherwise stated.
Can I attend a course as an individual?
Yes. Most of the training opportunities are designed for individuals, unless otherwise stated. You must be employed within the public or third sector in Scotland. Unfortunately, our offer does not extend to contracted staff or suppliers.
Can I attend part of a course?
We recommend that you attend the entire course or programme so that you don’t miss any important information.
Can I suggest a course that isn’t listed?
Yes. Email us digitalacademy@gov.scot and tell us your ideas. We can’t guarantee to provide the course for you but we will listen and include it in our demand planning.
How do I cancel a course booking?
If you have booked to attend a course, you will receive an automated email from us. This will contain the details that allows you to cancel. Please note that a cancellation fee may apply.
How do I pay for a course?
Once your course has finished, we will be in touch to request a PO number which will be referenced on our invoice. You can then choose to pay either through the invoice or by your organisation’s credit card. Instructions are given on the back of the invoice.
How much does it cost to attend a course?
All fees are illustrated on the course information page.
Is training delivered online?
As a result of Covid restrictions, all our training is delivered online unless otherwise stated. We use a variety of online platforms and you’re advised to check the course details for further information.
Who can register to attend a course?
Anyone working within the public and third sector in Scotland can register to attend one of our courses or programmes.
Why do you charge to attend a course?
Funding for Scottish Government (Core)
At present, we fund spaces on courses for core Scottish Government Directorates through corporate recharge allocations which is an internal process. We are able to provide this as our funding is allocated as a corporate offer.
Non Scottish Government
Executive agencies, local authorities, NDPBs and other public sector organisations are required to pay through a recharge and invoice process to cover the cost of training. This recovery model allows us to procure the best value for the public sector on demand, to better address skills gaps at any given time.
The Scottish Digital Academy runs on a cost recovery model. Specialist resource, operational and ad hoc costs need to be recovered.
The charges for attending courses and for using our service are outlined in our Terms and Conditions. All organisations have delegated learning & development budgets and we are only seeking to recover the cost of delivering courses.
We do fund a small selection of agile courses which are free to attend for anyone in the Scottish public or third sectors:
- Curious About Agile
- Agile Mindsets
- Why Agile?
- Introduction to Scrum
- User Story Mapping
- Product Vision and Roadmapping
- Sizing and Estimating
- Leading in a Digital World
- Empowering Women to Lead Cyber Security
- Empowering Women to Lead Digital Transformation
We will evolve our funding and cost recovery model during 2022. We’d be more than happy to have a chat with teams about how the Scottish Digital Academy can support any future learning needs.