Welcome to the Scotland Excel Academy
Scotland Excel is the Centre of Procurement Expertise for the local government sector.
Established in 2008, we are funded by Scotland’s 32 local authorities.
At Scotland Excel we are leaders of change. Over the past nine years, we have helped to raise the profile of procurement in local authorities by championing its potential to shape markets, support policy priorities and, ultimately, ensure the sustainable delivery of the services that every community needs.
In this exciting environment the sector’s educational model is evolving to respond to the developing needs of our customers. Scotland Excel is leading the way with a responsive approach informed through the recent delivery of the Procurement & Commercial Improvement Programme.
Take a closer look:
Regionally delivered workshops
Our customers asked that we deliver regionally to minimise business downtime. We're running workshops nationally in the north, south, east and west. We are also looking at a clustered approach where there is demand.
Virtual Community
Our customers asked that we facilitate a shared practice community and a hub of good practice. Join our online community and contribute the innovative work in your Local Authority.
Accredited Professional Development and CPD
We are working with CIPS, CMI and APM to deliver relevant, cost effective accredited learning opportunities.
Masterclasses
We are working with Local Authority partners and Higher Education to bring thought leadership through our master class sessions .
Shared Resources
Knowledge management is the key to developing sharing and developing practice in our sector. We are facilitating the opportunity to do this through our facilitated online community.
Work based learning
Our learning offers real-life work experiences where individuals can apply learned skills and develop their on site practice.
The Academy Blog
Are you interested in sharing your practice on the Academy Blog?
Scotland Excel Academy blog provides the opportunity for you to share your Professional Practice across the community in an open forum. Contact us to be a guest blogger.
Contact us to register for the Academy and gain access to our learning programmes.
Our Work Based Learning Model
The Academy supports work based learning through a blend of online learning, face-face workshops and masterclasses. The knowledge gained through this can then be applied directly in the workplace. The Academy will support mentoring and practice sharing among the Local Authority community.
Workshops and Masterclasses
