Learning and Development

Welcome to your Corporate Learning Programme

You can use our Corporate Learning Programme calendar below to find details of the training courses available to you from January to June 2025. Alternatively, you can use the following link to download our Corporate Learning Programme . 

How to Use This Programme

• Discuss with your Manager: Before signing up for a course, please discuss it with your line manager.
• Booking a course: Select the course you are interested in and follow the instructions to book your place.
• Your learning record: All Corporate Learning courses you attend will be added to your learning record.
• Cancellations: If you need to cancel your booking, please email learn.develop@orkney.gov.uk  as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to another colleague.

Inclusive Learning Environment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace so if you need any adjustments to participate in our training, please let us know.

Attending your training session

If you have registered for a training session, a reminder will be sent to you before the event.

Most in-person training is hosted in the Bunker which is situated in the basement of the main council building (School Place) accessed via stairs leading down from the Legal Services area. 

Other Learning and Development queries?

If you have any queries about our learning and development offering then please get in touch with us at learn.develop@orkney.gov.uk.

Please note that some courses are offered on an interest-led basis, or with unspecified dates. These courses will not be shown on the Corporate Learning Programme calendar but will be shared via our Learning and Development update emails.