Whitehall sits at the heart of government, responsible for over a trillion pounds of spending a year and exercising influence across every aspect of people’s life.

Rich in history, but always evolving to meet the country’s changing needs, the working of Whitehall can be difficult to understand, even for people experienced in politics, business or the third sector.

This course is designed for people who want to deepen their understanding of the UK government civil service, whether they’re new civil servants themselves, experienced professionals working with Whitehall, or veterans wanting to brush up.

This course offers practical advice on navigating UK government, both as an insider and an outsider. It sets out the decision-making process for government decisions, including both the formal and informal factors that weigh on those decisions, and demystifies the often-arcane world of government.