“Top Talent, where do I begin…?”
“I needed training that was more in-depth. I had heard of the course through other colleagues who were graduates of previous Top Talent sessions and spoke with others further about the course and what it would deliver for me as a leader.”
Top Talent course attendee
What do our alumni say?
Personal development
Through our learning and development capability, supportive networks and create effective relationships.
Talent management
We recognise the importance of talent management and succession planning and are committed to creating leaders that will deliver innovative public services.
Alumni
Join our Alumni community to continue to share knowledge, expertise and experience. This is essential for contributing to talent management.
CPD certified
We have been awarded CPD points for most of our Leadership Academy training.
Our training offer
Our training builds confidence, develops resilience and inspires passion among a diverse talent pool. Become the best leader you can be.
Empowering Women
CPD Certified
Three-day course
Worth 3 points
Delegates are encouraged and supported to challenge bias, overcome barriers and develop the confidence to lead, empowering women in the inclusive way that is deserved and expected.
Top Talent
CPD Certified
Four-day course
Worth 4 points
Digital transformation is about people. It depends on human insight, empathy and the talent of those developing and delivering it. Top Talent builds on natural ability to develop the holistic qualities today’s leaders need.
Place-based Leadership
Two-day course
Worth 4 points
Building your personal resilience to lead teams through challenging times is critical. The course will challenge your thinking so you can hone your skillset to inspire people and places to be better through effective and lasting change.
An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence
CPD Certified
Half-day course
Worth 1 point
The aim of this workshop is to share some ideas to help us understand what the components of emotional intelligence are and what we can do to enhance it.
How to Be an Effective Coach
CPD Certified
Two half-day course
Worth 1 point
Managing teams using effective coaching is a good way to support people and outcomes. Learn about what coaching is (and isn’t), the skills and the techniques to use to work better for, and with, your team.
Managing and Motivating Hybrid Teams
CPD Certified
Two half-day course
Worth 1 point
How can you best support your remote or hybrid team? Managing remotely needs a different skillset and you need to respond to your team as effectively through a screen as you would in person.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
CPD Certified
Half-day course
Worth 1 point
Learning why strength lies in differences, not in similarities. Gain practical insight to the real value diversity brings to a team or an organisation.
Change Agent
Two-day course
Free to join for anyone
The aim of the programme is to train at least one person in every service sector to be a catalyst for change. Then to connect them with others in similar roles to create communities of innovative practice.
In collaboration with Microsoft
Personalised training
Specific to your requirements
See something you like but need it tweaked to suit your organisation? We now offer specific, customised training, dedicated to meet the requirements of you and your team.
Webinars
Over 40 webinars annually
Our webinars, lasting up to an hour, cover relevant issues and skills for you and everyone in your team. It’s easy to access practical information and learning by joining us live, or watching the recordings at a time to best suit you
Additional training offers
Maximise budget value
Handpicked partners and courses, targeting specific IT skills and management, are available at rates only open to Socitm members. Use membership to get everything you absolutely can out of your training budget.
Customer stories
Top Talent: training with a target
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Maximising Socitm’s Leadership Academy – an interview with Ben Marston
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Using WeChange.AI to increase technology utilisation – Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Steve Weakley, digital and ICT manager, and Andrina Smith, chief officer, people and customer services for Folkestone and Hythe … Read more
Socitm’s AI benchmarking pilot and Coventry City Council’s use of AI
Challenges Several challenges were identified by Socitm and Coventry regarding AI implementation: Approach Step 1 – Microsoft 365 Copilot … Read more
Using Socitm benchmarking to transform a service desk operation – Argyll and Bute Council
Argyll and Bute Council’s ICT production manager, John McVey, focuses on how Socitm’s benchmarking service allowed the local authority … Read more
How Socitm benchmarking supports data-driven decision making – Argyll and Bute Council
Argyll and Bute Council has used Socitm’s benchmarking service since 2005. ICT production manager John McVey discusses how the … Read more
Using Socitm benchmarking for independent, cost-effective comparisons – Worcestershire CC
Worcestershire County Council’s former assistant director for ICT and digital, Sandra Taylor (also a former Socitm president) discusses the … Read more
East Riding Council successfully develops generative AI usage policy using Socitm template
As a member organisation of Socitm, East Riding of Yorkshire Council used the free resources provided to create governance … Read more