• Empowering Scotland’s Public Sector Professionals

    Accredited, flexible and practical learning designed for the Scottish public sector.

    • Welcome to the Scotland Excel Academy

      It is the aim of the Scotland Excel Academy to empower public sector organisations by equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate complexity and drive meaningful change.



      At the Scotland Excel Academy, we are committed to empowering public sector professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to drive meaningful change. Our work- based learning programmes are designed to enhance leadership, strategic thinking and technical expertise - ensuring that you can apply what you learn directly to your role for immediate impact.


      We offer a blend of accredited and unaccredited programmes, including face to face workshops, online learning, and self-directed study, tailored to the unique challenges of the Scottish Public Sector. Our bespoke content ensures that learning is relevant, practical, and aligned with professional standards.


      Our flexible and interactive approach supports professionals at all levels from early career to senior leaders to help you to stay ahead of the changing public sector landscape. 

      Our programmes are accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI); along with licensed content from the Chartered Association of Project Management (APM). We have a range of programmes to suit your needs. 


      Scottish Government Procurement & Commercial Training Framework

      Chartered Management Assessment Centre

      Procurement
      Management & Leadership
      Coaching & Mentoring
      Project Management
      Business Analysis & Innovation
      EVOLVE
      eLearning

      Stay Connected - new programme and existing video library

      Methodologies & Professional Body Accreditation
      Sharing Best Practice