Diploma in Public Service Leadership
The Diploma in Public Service Leadership was designed in partnership with public sector organisations, and is accredited and awarded by Chartered Management Institute (CMI). It is aimed at developing professional team leaders and managers within the public and voluntary sectors.
University of the West of Scotland was the first, and is the largest, provider of the Diploma nationally, delivering it in partnership with experienced public sector managers/trainers from Learning & Development Associates.
Upcoming Cohorts
We are now recruiting for Cohort 11 at UWS Hamilton Campus.
There are also opportunities available for organisations to host bespoke cohorts in partnership with other public & third sector organisations. Please contact us for more details.
- Helps to encourage partnerships between public sector organisations and within their internal departments
- Helps to develop public service leaders with the skills needed in an ever changing environment
- Helps to provide an improved delivery of services to the public
- Provides opportunities to share best practice
- Challenges current thinking
- Develops leadership skills
- Offers sector specific content
- Provides real work-focused learning
- Provides flexible and collaborative learning
- Incorporates a high level of participation
- Builds individual confidence and professionalism
- Enables new perspectives to be acquired on public service delivery
- Challenges current practice
- Develops leadership skills to provide better local services
Who is the qualification for?
The Diploma is aimed at developing professional managers within the public and voluntary sector, and encouraging them to work more collaboratively. It is recognised at Level 9 on the Scottish Credit & Qualification Framework, and awarded 88 credit points by the Scottish Qualifications Authority.
The Diploma meets the accreditation requirement of the Scottish Social Services Council, for Registration purposes in terms of being a “an award in management that is certificated at or above SCQF Level 8 (minimum of 60 credits)". It is also a recognised qualification on the Fire Leadership Pathway for Scottish Fire and Rescue Services staff.
Funding
This programme is eligible for funding of up to £500 under the new Scottish 'Part Time Fee Grant'.
Key benefits
For the public sector:
For the organisation:
For the individual:
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the programme further, please Contact Us.
Please note: CMI will be changing this qualification in early 2012 and the credit value will decrease to approx 62 credits. Also, from 2012, Advanced Standing will no longer be offered to Scottish Fire Service candidates who hold the HNC in Watch Management.
Diploma in Public Service Leadership
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Certificate Management & Leadership
Award in Management & Leadership
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"I found a great benefit in carrying out the work based assignments and
feel clearer about my role in the organisation. The programme has given
me a lot to think about and act upon, and I would recommend it to all
managers."
Derek Wilson, Watch Manager, Dumfries & Galloway Fire and Rescue
Service
"I feel I am a much better manager in many ways. Learning skills on how to develop and encourage my team has been a real benefit to my job. The programme was well put together and always relevant."
Gordon Scott, East Ayrshire Council