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How we’re continuously improving the Digital and Data Capability Framework

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One year ago, the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework returned to public beta with a new design, structure and functionality to better meet the needs of its users. Since then, we have taken a continuous improvement at pace approach to ensure the framework gives users a clear and accurate understanding of digital and …

Activating data for national benefit and transformed public services

In the latest CDDO blog, read more from Craig Suckling, Chief Data Officer for UK Government about a mission-led data strategy and our areas of strategic focus for CDDO.

Artificial Intelligence: introducing our series of online courses on generative AI

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Discover how to harness the power of generative Artificial Intelligence tools with CDDO's new online courses on Government Campus.

Get Cloud Certified this October

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In celebration of the 10th anniversary, and the recent refresh, of the Government Cloud First policy, the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) is excited to announce UK Public Sector Cloud Certification October! This is the most exciting month for …

The Digital Excellence Programme

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In our latest blog, you can read about the Digital Excellence Programme, specifically designed for current and aspiring Senior Civil Servants. Find out about the programme, and be part of the change by signing up for the pilot courses starting in February 2023.

How do you solve the Software Developer shortage across Government? Emerging talent!

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The DDaT Profession Talent team at CDDO have been developing a variety of talent programmes to support departmental DDaT workforce pipelines across government, and we are now excited to announce the launch of our new Software Developer Graduate Scheme. The scheme signals a step change in how we diversify our graduate offer and directly addresses …

The Civil Service’s digital skills imperative

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Megan Lee, Chief Executive of CDDO discusses the findings of Google’s Civil Service Digital Skills Survey alongside the opportunities and challenges that the government faces to attract and retain the best digital talent in a fiercely competitive environment.

CDDO’s Autumn of Digital Learning

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The Autumn of Digital Learning continues and, due to popular demand, the successful Innovation Masterclass is back!. Read the latest CDDO blog to find out, and benefit from, all about the latest digital learning opportunities available!