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How QA supports public sector businesses in Scotland
Endorsed by 180+ Public Sector organisations across Scotland, we are committed to helping organisations to master and apply skills at scale.
Trusted by 180+ public sector organisations
Partner with the most trusted workforce learning name in Scotland
We are Scotland’s go-to partner for workforce learning, offering a powerful blend of expertise and innovation. As a trusted leader in AI, Data, and Cloud training, we empower public sector organisations to stay ahead in an increasingly digital world.
Whether you’re upskilling in data analytics, ensuring cyber security resilience, or transitioning to cloud technologies, our long-standing partnership with Scotland’s public sector ensures that your team is in good hands. Partner with QA and join the growing number of Scottish employers who have adopted instructor-led learning as part of their strategy.
Our success in numbers
Identifying & addressing critical challenges
We’ve collaborated with numerous government departments, local councils, health boards, and educational institutions, identifying and addressing critical challenges including:
Adapting to digital transformation, AI, data, and cyber security challenges
Ensuring robust cyber resilience as digitalisation increases.
Ensuring equitable access to digital services remains a challenge, particularly in rural or remote areas with limited connectivity or where digital literacy is low
Achieving impactful results with ongoing budget restrictions, and maximising resource efficiency .
Instructor led training model
Our instructor-led training model is the backbone of our success in the public sector.
With QA, your teams gain hands-on, real-time learning tailored to Scotland’s unique public sector needs. Our expert-led sessions not only deliver the latest skills but also foster collaborative and resilient teams ready to face Scotland’s evolving public sector landscape.
The right skills to stay ahead
AI & Machine Learning
We’ve got AI covered in every part of our learning portfolio. Manage AI risk and level up AI agility.
Cloud
Harness data and AI, all with up-to-the-minute cloud training and certifications.
Cyber Security
Safeguard your systems, data, and operations
Funded Training
Through QA’s extensive partnerships, we have secured funded training for many of our Scottish public sector clients in recent years. Check out examples of some of the funded training we have secured recently:
Scotland IS
The Public Sector Cyber Upskilling Fund was distributed to 52 organisations from November 2023 to March 2024. Managed by ScotlandIS, the fund trained 201 individuals in certified cyber security courses across 27 Local Authorities and 14 Health boards. 1/3 of which utilised this fund through QA.
Amazon Web Services
This year alone we have supported 22 Scottish public sector customers in securing funding on the AWS program this year. 270 seats were secured across those customers, saving customers a total value of £783,175.
Flexible Workforce Development Fund
Over the last 3 years, QA have supported organisations in Scotland to drive over 500k of funded training through FWDF.
Other vendor specific funding
QA have helped Scottish Public Sector organisations benefit from ESI funding via Microsoft, Cisco Learning Credits, and PSO Credits via VMware. It is estimated that over 100 learners have benefited from funded learning via these routes in recent years.
Simplify procurement with QA
We understand that in the Public Sector, navigating procurement can present challenges. Ensuring the best value for all goods and services takes time, effort. It doesn’t always have to be that way!
We are an approved supplier under key Government frameworks including:
Registered on Scotland’s primary procurement framework, enabling direct, compliant access to our full suite of learning solutions
QA have been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s G-Cloud 14 framework.
QA have been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s RM6219 Learning and Training Services DPS.
Hear from our customers
“We can’t understate the success of this ITIL® training programme. With exam pass rates that simply can’t be bettered, QA has done an outstanding job in providing our people with the service management skills we need – in the most cost-effective way possible, and with no loss of results.”
“Our trainer was astounding. Never put a foot wrong and had a thorough understanding of the subject matter. Excellent experience base, extremely patient, and very well developed delivery manner. He made the whole learning process very enjoyable!"
"I would highly recommend the trainer; he was very knowledgeable and was very enthusiastic. His training style suited me really well and every piece of information given was backed up with 'real world' examples that solidified the information given. He also had a great sense of humour"
Scottish government spending cuts
Facing budget cuts of £500 million, public sector businesses are experiencing impact across various sectors, including health, social care, transportation, and environmental initiatives. The government has also announced plans to expand its hiring freeze to manage costs.
This introduces a dual challenge:
- Constraints to recruitment
- Reduced operational budgets.
It has never been more crucial to retain essential skills.
Investing in the training and development of current employees can help fill skills gaps without hiring new staff.
Upskilling initiatives can enhance capabilities in critical areas such as digital transformation, data management, and cyber security
‘With limited recruitment options, businesses using a retention and development-led approach are ensuring that their workforce remains competent and adaptable. This enables the organisation to respond to changing needs and rise to new challenges, without additional hiring expenses.’
Chris Shekleton, QA's Director for Scotland.
Supporting Scotland’s digital future through policy-aligned training
Our training aligns directly with Scotland’s digital and cyber resilience policies
We ensure that public sector teams not only meet compliance but also excel in digital proficiency. Here’s how:
Cyber resilience: our courses build cyber security skills, helping public organisations protect sensitive data and secure operations, in line with Scotland's cyber resilience strategy
Digital inclusion and ethics: We support the Digital Strategy for Scotland, making digital skills accessible across Scotland, contributing to digital equality and improving public service efficiency
Scotland’s digital future: Our training aligns with the 2021-2024 Progress Report goals, supporting public sector initiatives in data, AI, and cloud tech to thrive in a digitally driven economy
We partner with the best
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Contact our team today by email: PublicSector.Scotland@qa.com or by filling out the form below
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Client Relationship Manager
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are classroom courses hosted in Scotland?
We know the quality of your environment has a huge impact on how you learn. That’s why we’ve taken our 35+ years of training experience and designed our learning centres from scratch to optimise focus and foster collaboration. Our classroom courses are hosted at our Glasgow QA learning centre, partner locations, or delivered direct at your business premises.
How does booking ILT work?
With your booking confirmation you will receive detailed information about the course, directions to the learning centre if in-person or details to login to our platform, and all the necessary pre-reading materials. During the training session, you will be provided with detailed courseware and hand-outs to assist your learning.
Do you do private delivery?
We believe learning as a team breaks silos, increases the learner experience and helps assimilate and apply new skills. We deliver private sessions to bring teams together and provide a tailored, top-tier training experience. .