Guidance

Digital skills for all

Explore this collection of free digital skills courses for civil servants.

Make the most of your digital tools - Awareness level

Time-saving computer hacks

Some quick-bite videos from Department for Work and Pensions’ Digital Capability and Confidence Team - designed to boost your IT confidence - and make everyday tasks easier and quicker to complete. 

Time-saving computer hacks

Learning online: Communicating and collaborating

A course from the University of Leeds to help you master the skills needed to learn and communicate effectively in an online environment.

Learning online: Communicating and collaborating

A small jump into Agile

This course helps you understand the Agile working approach used for digital projects across government.

A small jump into Agile

Microsoft Excel foundation

A collection of learning options designed to help you master the basics of Microsoft Excel

Microsoft  Excel foundation

Microsoft Excel pivot mastery and Meet Copilot

Learn to create and customise pivot tables and dashboards as well as about Power Pivot and data analysis

Microsoft Excel pivot mastery and Meet Copilot

Microsoft 365 training and resources hub

Master M365 tools with this training hub curated for civil servants. Access quick videos and guides to help you up-skill in apps like Excel and Copilot.

Microsoft 365 training and resources hub

Google Workspace Learning Center

Master Google Workspace with this comprehensive training hub. Access guides to help you up-skill in apps like Gmail and Gemini.

Google Workspace Learning Center

Microsoft tutorials

Make the most of your digital tools - Working level

Working together

Master MS Teams and Outlook for professional collaboration. Learn to manage chats, calls, meetings, shared fies and your digital presence effectively.

Working together

Working safely and securely

Protect your digital identity and data. Learn to verify Wi-Fi and websites, spot phishing, create strong passwords and use shortcuts to lock your device.

Working safely and securely

Microsoft Excel intermediate

Learn to automate calculations, audit for accuracy, and create narrative-driven visuals to support effective decision-making across the Civil Service.

Microsoft Excel intermediate

Microsoft tutorials

Meet accessibility standards - Awareness level

Introduction to accessibility

Learn the why of accessibility with DHSC shared resources. Explore moral and legal drivers for inclusive, equitable services.

Introduction to accessibility

Meet accessibility standards - Working Level

Creating accessible Excel spreadsheets

Understand how to fulfil legal accessibility requirements by making your Excel spreadsheets accessible.

Creating accessible Excel spreadsheets

Creating accessible PowerPoint presentations

Learn how to make your PowerPoint presentations accessible to meet your legal requirements.

Creating accessible PowerPoint presentations

Creating accessible Word documents

This course will show you how to make your Microsoft Word documents accessible and meet legal requirements.

Creating accessible Word documents

Store and share your information - Awareness level

Get started with Microsoft OneDrive and Meet Copilot

Learn about Microsoft OneDrive and its advanced tools such as version history, and the way it works with Microsoft Office apps and SharePoint.

Get started with Microsoft OneDrive and Meet Copilot

Store and share your information - Working level

Going further with Microsoft SharePoint online

Master some of the more advanced features of SharePoint Online including how it works with other Microsoft apps.

Going further with Microsoft SharePoint online

Managing information

Manage Outlook, OneDrive and SharePoint. Streamline your digital workspace, enhance collaboration, and store files in the Microsoft 365 suite.

Managing information

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 31 March 2026

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