Guidance

Innovation skills for all

Explore this expanding collection of free innovation skills courses for civil servants.

Innovation is crucial in helping the Civil Service tackle the unique challenges we face every day.

But it is a skill that we can all learn.

That is why we are developing a range of courses to support all civil servants - wherever they are in their innovation journey.

Every new course we develop will be accessible from this page - so keep checking back for updates.

Awareness level

Innovation masterclass

Our Innovation masterclass course provides a brilliant introduction to innovation.

It breaks down the innovation process into small steps and equips you with inspiration from world-class experts and industry-proven techniques that you can apply in your work. Modules include identifying and solving a problem, pitching and developing a solution and creating an empowering environment.

Innovation masterclass

Foundation level and beyond

Coming soon

We are currently developing the Innovation Academy, a comprehensive suite of learning designed to take you beyond the basics. This academy will host our upcoming Foundation, Practitioner, and Expert level courses, to support all civil servants, wherever they are in their innovation journey.

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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