Scotland Excel Academy

Since 2009, Scotland Excel has delivered high-quality procurement training across the public sector. Building on this foundation, the Academy was launched in 2016 to expand our learning and development offer.

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

Procurement Qualifications
Developed in partnership with the Scottish Government, our SQA-accredited Public Sector Procurement Practitioner and Expert Practitioner programmes support the shift towards more commercial public services. We also offer CIPS Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner pathways.

Leadership & Management
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 include 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.

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 currently in development.

The Academy is committed to supporting the public sector with relevant, high-quality learning that delivers real impact.