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Digital, data, innovation and artificial intelligence learning

Explore the recommended learning that is designed to help you deliver better outcomes for the public, and thrive in a modern, digital government.

Digital, data, innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) are the defining skills of the 21st century.

They are skills every civil servant needs to enhance their productivity and to deliver digitally-enabled services to the public.

All of the recommended learning you can reach from this page is relevant to civil servants who are not digital or technical specialists. If you are a digital specialist, or want to take your learning further, a curated collection of additional learning from the Government Digital and Data profession is available to explore.

Digital skills for all

Recommended digital learning to support you on your digital skills journey. It covers the most relevant Microsoft tools and products, including Copilot and Excel.

Digital skills for all

Data skills for all

Recommended data learning to help you improve your data skills, whatever your level of expertise. It includes a wide range of courses including Power BI.

Data skills for all

Innovation skills for all

Recommended learning to help you think differently and experiment with new ideas - approaches that are vital to a modern Civil Service.

Innovation skills for all

Artificial intelligence skills for all

Explore this collection of free artificial intelligence courses for civil servants.

Artificial intelligence skills for all

Feedback and suggestions

Do you have any feedback on the curriculum or suggestions for further learning? Please email us at digital-skills@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Updates to this page

Published 23 August 2024
Last updated 31 March 2026 show all updates
  1. Updated with links to full digital, data, innovation and AI learning offer

  2. Updated curriculum list to remove out of date links.

  3. First published.

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