The Civil Service is hiring thousands of people right now. This five day intensive course will give you an insight into working for the government, and prepare you for their specific application process.
Intensive 5 day online course
Nationally accredited
100% free
Engaging digital learning
Expert 1-to-1 support
Level 1 qualification
Join over 85,000 people who have upskilled with Strive Training!
Get career clarity and your job-search confidence back! The UK Civil Service constantly hires mature-aged candidates across over 300 departments and agencies, employing over 400,000 staff across the UK and abroad – across 25 different professions.
There’s a place for anyone who’s motivated and hard working in the Civil Service – and our new programme will get you a foot in the door.
Please note that you must be comfortable using software like Zoom and Microsoft Teams, as well as the internet.
You can apply these skills to any job application.
Why do this course:
Improve your CV, job application and job interview skills – and earn an accredited qualification in Employability Skills.
Get an inside understanding of the Civil Service’s recruitment process
Hear directly from Civil Servants about what it’s like to work for the government
Our employer engagement team is standing by to provide any additional support on applying for Civil Service positions, plus they will provide you with exclusive access to other career opportunities.
By the end of this course, you’ll have:
Created a clear, concise and professional CV that will help you stand out amongst hiring managers from all organisations
Have the confidence to ace your next job interview – whether it’s in-person or online
Uncovered a suitable job for you in the Civil Service and have the tools to confidently complete the application process
Course Starting Dates: Monday, January 15th
Course Length: Five days, Monday – Friday
Free Course for: Anyone who is unemployed and has been living in the European Union for the last 3 years
Certified Awarding Body: VTCT
What people are saying about the course:
How live courses work
Each day you will have two live, interactive Zoom sessions with our experienced and dynamic tutor: From 9:30am - 12:30pm and 1:30pm - 4:30pm.
Course Content
Job search skills – How to find the job that’s right for you.
Job application skills – Make the right initial impression!
CV writing skills – Learn what employers are looking for in a CV – and make a CV that you’re finally proud of!
Opportunities in the Civil Service –
How to create a civil service jobs account
Searching for vacancies
Understanding Civil Service job descriptions
Virtual interview introduction and practice
Understanding the application process, including: the psychometric test, verbal reasoning test, situational judgement test, and behaviour statements.
You’ll be introduced to best practice principles of approaching and completing each of these stages and will undertake simulated activities, practice tests, mock interviews and more.
Are you eligible to complete this qualification for free?
This qualification is 100% government funded if:
You were born before the 31st August 2005
You must currently live in England. However, anyone living in the following areas is not eligible for funding: Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West Midlands and West of England
Must live in the UK or EEA:
If you are outside of London: You have lived in the EEA for the last 3 years (unless you have been given a special Visa/Residence permits that gives you the permanent right to remain)
If you are within Greater London: You must have permission to reside in the UK for the next 12 months
Are unemployed:
If you are outside of London: Can provide evidence of being in receipt of benefits (subject to eligibility)
If you are within Greater London: There is no need to be in receipt of benefits. However, you must be actively seeking work and available to start work (subject to eligibility)
Can provide Identifications and relevant documentation as required
For Level 2 courses: If on the 31st of August 2022, you were aged between 19-23, you need to have gained a full level 2 qualification (e.g. five or more GCSE/O-Levels at grades A* – C / 4 – 9, one A-Level, two/three AS-Levels, five or more CSE grade 1’s, GNVQ Intermediate, QCF Diploma Level 2)
No, you don’t need to attend our training center for any of our Home Learning courses. (Note that under normal circumstances we deliver various classroom-based courses from our training centers in Croydon, Harrow and Tottenham - learn more at https://strivetraining.com/classroom-based-courses/)
All our Home Learning courses are assignment based, you will need to complete assignments for each of the units of the qualifications and submit them to your assessor.
Of course. All our courses are accredited courses and you will receive a nationally recognised certification on achievement. You will receive a digital version of your certificate, inline with our commitment to sustainability.
The Awarding Bodies takes between 8 -12 weeks to process certificates.
For all queries regarding certification please email us on certification@strivetraining.co.uk. When contacting us please include the following information:
• Full Name
• Title of the qualification
• Contact details and address.
Next Steps
Simply complete the short form on the right. You'll then immediately be able to complete your Fast-Track online registration.
This registration process will confirm your eligibility to have your qualification 100%
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