Learning & Development: keep learning

GCHQ exists in a climate of constant - and often rapid - change. That's why we encourage you to review your learning needs regularly with your manager to ensure that you keep your skills up to date and develop any new ones required for the job.

Core Competency Framework

One key part of your development is the Core Competency Framework. We'll assess your strengths and use this knowledge to determine how to identify where improvement might be needed to best enhance your overall performance.

Continuous Personal Development

Our Continuous Personal Development scheme provides the framework you need for determining the most effective learning and development activities for you. You agree a Personal Development Plan which will include current as well as longer term learning objectives.

Learning & Development Services

All our training is co-ordinated by our Learning and Development (L & D) Services. Their role is to help identify your training requirements and developing 'packages' to meet your needs.

These may include Open Learning options such as videos or interactive computer modules, distance learning, training courses, secondments and on-the-job training.

We also consider sponsoring any training undertaken in your own time - including day release - if it's relevant to your work. To keep you up to date the L & D regularly publishes details of available training.

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