Scotland Excel Academy

Since 2009, Scotland Excel has delivered high-quality training across the public sector. Building on this foundation, the Academy was launched in 2016 to expand our learning and development offer. In addition to our procurement courses, we offer training across a range of disciplines essential for today's public sector professionals.

We deliver accredited qualifications and skills programmes tailored to the Scottish public sector, including:

Procurement
Developed in partnership with the Scottish Government, our non-accredited short courses cover the full spectrum of procurement activities from tendering to contract management.

For those looking to gain a professional procurement qualification, we are excited to launch our new SQA-accredited Public Sector Procurement Practitioner and Expert Practitioner programmes that support the shift towards more commercial public services. Created with the Scottish Government, these programmes have been specifically designed for Scotland’s public procurement professionals. 

We also offer CIPS Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner pathways and DETERing Serious Organised Crime one day workshops.

Management & Leadership
In collaboration with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), we offer qualifications from HND to Masters level in Operational, Strategic, and General Leadership and Management. All programmes offer the opportunity to gain Chartered Manager status.

Project Management
Our SQA-accredited PDA in Project Management equips professionals with essential skills using real-life projects to build capability in a local government context.

Business Analysis & Innovation
The PDA in Business Analysis and Innovation helps professionals take a holistic view of organisational needs and develop practical solutions for change. This in-demand programme is also SQA-accredited.

Visit our dedicated Learning and Development Portal to find out more about any of our courses.

Flexible Learning Options
We offer a year-round schedule of programmes and can develop bespoke training tailored to individual organisational needs. A selection of our Stay Connected online courses is also available, with a new schedule coming soon.

Looking for something bespoke? We offer tailored training programmes designed around your organisation’s specific needs. Get in touch and see how we can support your team.