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Overview

Designed in collaboration with Public Services Delivery Scotland, the Scottish Government, Deloitte, and the Virginia Mason Institute, the learning approach includes self-paced eLearning modules and expert-led virtual sessions.

Structure

An annual offering of specialist skills programmes, delivered sequentially through two 6-module blocks within 10-month period, facilitated by subject-matter experts and resulting in an NHS Scotland-wide certificate. 

Courses are delivered in two annual Themes:

2026 Theme 1:  Automation and AI in Finance

2026 Theme 2: Improving Flow in Finance

Target Group

20-30 places per annum  

Delivery method 

Virtual via MS Teams  

How to apply  

Nominations will commence from 31st July 2026, for a start of Theme 1 on 6th Oct 2026. [Nomination criteria tbc] 

For more information contact nhsscotlandacademy@nhs.scot

Specialist Skills Programmes

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