House of Commons has significantly boosted investment in IT training and development for staff to enhance employee skills in cybersecurity and software proficiency over the past three years.
Between August 2021 and July 2022, 396 employees participated in IT training courses, a strategic initiative to ensure employees are up to date in their skills in the latest technologies, investing £29,520 into skills development programs.
In 2022-2023, the investment in IT skills training significantly increased with £58,639 being splashed on 416 members of staff, ensuring they are skilled in advanced and specialised skills, participating in courses of Information Security Management, Cybersecurity Analyst (CYSA +) and risk management (CRICC).
Training was also provided in Adobe Premiere Pro, data manipulation and analysis and accessible web content design.
In 2023, the House of Commons prioritised training in cybersecurity, analytics and software proficiency, with 530 staff being sent on courses, 114 more than the previous year and more 134 than in 2021, with a total investment of £48,401 for the year.
Sheila Flavell CBE, COO of FDM group said, “It is a positive step seeing the House of Commons investing in digital skills training for their staff and modernising the public sector workforce. By prioritising digital literacy and development, the House of Commons is setting a strong example to other organisations and businesses to continuously invest in upskilling and reskilling.
“Many staff have an aptitude for technology skills in areas such as software engineering or IT operations, so businesses should work to train untapped talent and skillsets to equip staff with these skills to lead innovative projects.”
Libero Raspa, Managing Director of adesso UK, said, “The real challenge in technology lies in not only staying ahead of the curve, but also ensuring individuals are equipped with the skills needed to leverage new technologies effectively to encourage enhanced productivity.
“It is encouraging to see government departments leading the way and businesses should follow suit by empowering employees with the technical knowledge, as well as the mindset required to fully embrace innovation.
“Organisations need trusted experts to lead implementation projects, whether it be AI, cloud or cybersecurity, in order to ensure smooth adoption and maximise tech applications to drive productivity.”
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