Digital Leadership Programme
Digital Leadership Programme – Leading through digital change
Transform your approach to implementing digital transformation in your organisation by completing the 4-day Skills for Care Digital Leadership Programme – Leading through digital change. This practical learning programme is designed for adult social care managers who want to lead digital transformation in their organisations but don’t quite know how to take the next steps or how to overcome the unique challenges in the sector. If you’re a CQC Registered Manager or in a similar management role, this course is your key to confidently navigating the digital future of adult social care.Quality Assured Status
We are exceptionally proud to hold the highly sought-after Quality Assured Care Learning status! The Quality Assured Care Learning Service is provided by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and delivered by Skills for Care and this hallmark of excellence guarantees our training meets the absolute highest national standards for the adult social care workforce. We stand apart as the only learning and development provider delivering this specialised Skills for Care licenced Digital Leadership Programme with this official, government-backed seal of approval.
WHO is it for?
Adult Social Care Managers, Senior Leader and Colleagues responsible for leading digital change and supporting their teams to successfully adopt and embed digital solutions and care technology. The programme is suitable for colleagues across all types of adult social care services.WHY take part?
Build the confidence to make informed technology decisions, overcome barriers to adoption and keep the people who draw on your care and support services and your workforce at the centre of change.WHAT will you learn?
Four modules covering digital leadership, leading change, AI in adult social care, what technology is out there, data and cyber security, and action planning. Apply the learning to your own service.WHAT difference can I make if I complete the programme?
Help staff feel confident using technology. Make safer decisions about data. Choose digital solutions and care technology that enhances care and leave with a clear path to put them into practice. Build the confidence to lead digital change and bring your team with you.Programme Cost & Funding
Programme Cost: £575 (+ VAT) per person.
Available Funding: Eligible participants can access £525 in funding via the Adult Social Care Learning and Development Support Service (LDSS).
For full details on eligibility and how to claim your reimbursement, please see our Funding Claim Help & Guidance section at the bottom of this page.
Course Details
Duration: 1 day per week for 4 weeks. Sessions are delivered online face-to-face over Teams or Zoom.
- Module 1 | 10:00 – 15:00 | Why Digital Leadership Matters
- Module 2 | 10:00 – 15:00 | The Role of the Digital Leader – Leading Change & Implementation
- Module 3 | 10:00 – 14:00 | Data, AI & Cyber Security Knowledge & Governance
- Module 4 | 10:00 – 15:00 | Critical Thinking & Action Planning
Upcoming Course Dates
Spaces are limited on the programme – secure your place now!
October cohort – 13th, 20th, 27th October & 3rd November 2026
November cohort – 17th, 24th November 2026 and 1st & 8th December 2026
Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to equip yourself with the digital skills and confidence to lead in a rapidly evolving digital transformation environment.
Testimonials
This training has supported me to sort of facilitate our vision. We want all our staff to have access to the organisation through an individual email system where we can communicate to people straight away, where they have our policies and procedures at the tip of their fingertips.
I thought that the course content was really well-structured and very comprehensive and presented in a really clear and engaging manner. The trainers were knowledgeable and provided really valuable insights, making complex concepts easy to understand. The interactive elements and practical exercises helped reinforce the learning, and the support from the course community was really good. Overall, I thought that the course was excellent and really exceeded my expectations, it has significantly enhanced my skills. I highly recommend it to anyone who may considering their digital journey.
Funding Claim Help & Guidance
Eligibility & When to Claim
Adult social care employers in England can claim eligible staff training costs from the LDSS. This scheme covers non-regulated care staff, deputy and CQC-registered managers, and agency staff. Full eligibility details are available on the DHSC web page. The scheme applies to eligible training paid for and started on or after 1 April 2026. For training courses, you must submit your claim within three months of the course being completed and paid for. Claims are checked and validated by the NHSBSA team, and you can expect payment within 2-6 weeks of submission.Claim Evidence Requirements
To successfully claim, your proof of payment must clearly show the name of the organisation that made the payment and the name of the organisation that received the payment. Your evidence of payment must also include:- The course or qualification name
- The training provider or learning centre
- The amount paid and date of payment
- The VAT number (if they are not exempt)
- The number of learners per claim
Official Support Contacts
For further information about the service, you can contact the NHSBSA delivery partner at ASClearninganddevelopmentsupport@nhsbsa.nhs.uk or call their contact centre on 0300 330 0522. The Department also has a mailbox for other scheme queries at ASCReimbursement@dhsc.gov.uk.Making the Most of Funding
Watch the video below explaining more about the service and the claims process. If you have any further questions after watching, lynne.horton@nationalcareforum.org.uk will be happy to help.Please note: You may need to verify your age to view this video.