Civil Service Academy (Online)

Location

Applicant Type

Adults

Level

Short Course

Subject

Public Services

Course Overview

The Civil Service Academy is a two-week, online training programme designed to help you prepare for the Civil Service application process. Delivered through online learning, workshops and tutor support, the course introduces you to the skills, strengths and behaviours commonly expected of people working within the Civil Service. During the course, you can learn more about Civil Service careers and develop a clearer understanding of the recruitment and application process. You will explore how your existing experience can demonstrate the behaviours employers are looking for, helping you approach applications with greater confidence.
Alongside Civil Service-focused learning, you will work towards qualifications in customer service and personal development.

These areas can help you strengthen transferable skills such as communication, self-awareness, organisation and professional behaviour, which are valuable across a wide range of workplace settings. The course requires good organisational and time-management skills. You should allow approximately one to two hours of independent study each evening to support completion within the two-week timeframe. As the programme is delivered entirely online, you will need access to an internet-enabled desktop computer or laptop and an active email account.

By the end of the programme, you will have gained a better understanding of the Civil Service application process, developed relevant employability skills and worked towards recognised qualifications that can support your progression into employment. This course is delivered through Online Learning.

Entry Requirements

This course is fully funded (FREE) for anyone who is currently living in England, over the age of 19 and meets the current eligibility and entry criteria (this is occasionally subject to change).

Candidates must provide one of the following forms of identification:

Valid in-date passport (any nationality)
Signed in-date UK photocard driving licence
UK biometric residence permit card
Birth certificate (BUT, if a birth certificate is presented as proof of identification, an additional form of identification such as a signed bank card, utility bill or a letter issued by a government department must also be provided).

We regret that we cannot provide iStudy courses for free to individuals who reside in the following combined authorities:

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Greater Manchester, Liverpool City, North of Tyne, South Yorkshire, Tees Valley, West Midlands, West Yorkshire and West of England.

Assessment and Feedback

Studying online requires good organisational skills – we recommend 1-2 hours study per night to ensure the course is completed within the 2 week timescale.

As the course is completed online you will need to have access to an internet enabled desktop computer or laptop and an active email account.

Fees and Funding

This course is fully funded (FREE) for anyone who meets the entry criteria listed above.

Future study/career options

This course is ideal for anyone interested in a career within the Civil Service. It can help prepare you for opportunities across a wide range of government departments and agencies, including the Cabinet Office, Competition and Markets Authority, Crown Prosecution Service, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Department for Education, Department for Work and Pensions, Department for Transport, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, HM Revenue and Customs, Home Office, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Justice, National Crime Agency, Serious Fraud Office, Planning Inspectorate and Maritime and Coastguard Agency. The skills and knowledge gained will also support progression into a variety of public sector and government-related roles.

Study Commitment

2 weeks

Additional Information

Distance learning