Guidance

CDDO events

Updated 10 May 2024

Date	Event	Detail	Registration
(ongoing)	Introduction to content design course on Future Learn	The course is designed for people who are new to content design in government, or are interested in learning more about the profession. The principles and ideas covered will also be useful for anyone who would like to learn more about how to: - communicate information clearly - make content inclusive and accessible You can read more on the Design in Government blog.	The 4-week online course will be available from 10 April and you can register now.
-	Innovation masterclass New format: Select a day that suits and learn with a small group of peers from different departments; or study online at your pace.	Being Innovative is a skill that the Modern Civil Service requires from all its Senior Leaders, but more importantly, this is a skill you can learn. The Innovation Masterclass course breaks down the art of innovation into small steps that can be applied to your future projects; it is also teaching how to evaluate ideas and pitch solutions. You will also learn how to combat a disconnect between policy, operations and delivery; and scale up your solutions. This short 6-10 hours course can be either studied online at your own pace or in a small cohort of peers on a day of your choice.	Senior Civil Servants across all government departments are invited to apply
Tuesday 18 June 2024  - 4:00PM to 4:45PM	Spotlight on Data - How can we protect and share it at the same time?	Get ready for something different: this isn’t just another mandatory Data Protection course! This webinar will be presented by Murat Soncul, Head of Privacy and Data Protection in Central Digital and Data Office who will alleviate your fears of sharing data and talk about the practical application of the Data Protection legislation. Join us for this friendly session aimed to equip you with the data know-how and aid creating a privacy-positive culture of collaboration across all departments. As usual, we will have time for you to get your questions answered in a Q&A.	Tickets
-	Digital Excellence Programme (DEP) for Senior Civil Servants (SCS)	Tomorrow’s government won’t run on yesterday’s technology and the leaders who get us there should be comfortable using data and digital tools to make a difference. This is why the government asks all Senior Civil servants to learn how to build Digital, Data and User-centred culture in their area of responsibility. And the best way of doing it is the Digital Excellence Programme (DEP) that is now offered at no cost to individuals. Built by the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) and Government Skills and Curriculum Unit in partnership with Apolitical, EY and the London School of Economics this programme will give you all you need to lead the digital change before the change leaves you behind. The DEP includes four online courses that are between 2 and 5 hours long and can be completed at your own pace.	Please ask your Department’s Learning & Development lead how to enrol or email scs-upskilling@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk for more information.