Government Commercial Function Commercial Learning and Development - Learner Policy

Modified on Mon, 22 Jul, 2024 at 3:05 PM

Government Commercial Funcion Commercial Learning and Development Learner Policy

1. Introduction

1.1 This policy is aimed at individuals participating in any Government Commercial Function (GCF) Commercial Learning and Development Programme.

1.2 This includes learners and departments on centrally funded learning, as well as wider public sector organisations that have paid for learning.

1.3 This policy document is intended to provide clarity on the rules and conditions that dictate participation in any Government Commercial Function (GCF) Commercial Learning and Development Programme.

2. The GCF Commercial Learning and Development Programmes

2.1 The Bridge Programme: Strengthening the Commercial Capability of Commercial Leads Working Towards Accreditation

2.2 Commercial Lead Development Programme (Working Towards Accreditation Programme)

2.3 Programme for Accredited Commercial Leads

2.4 Associate Commercial Specialist, Commercial Specialist and Senior Commercial Specialist (ACS+) Development Programme

2.5 Programme for Accredited Associate Commercial Specialist, Commercial Specialist and Senior Commercial Specialist (ACS+)

3. Cohort Allocation

3.1 GCF Commercial Learning and Development programmes operate locked cohorts (this means that once in the cohort you cannot normally switch cohorts).

3.2 Once you have been programme nominated (when you are contacted by Business Operations and invited to the programme), you will have a choice of cohort dates to select through self-serve booking (self-serve will be available for those joining The Bridge Programme after September 2024). Once you select the dates, you will be allocated a cohort.

4. Participation

4.1 As a participant you should:
4.1.1. Attend punctually and regularly and actively engage in learning.
4.1.2. Complete any pre-work or other actions in a timely manner and before the next session.
4.1.3. Let the Commercial Learning and Development Team know of any unavoidable absences from the programme.

4.1.4. Contribute to a positive, safe and respectful learning environment which values and respects everyone.
4.1.5. Keep a record of your learning and progress in an online or paper journal.

4.1.6. Use the content on the GCC solely for your own personal learning (you are not allowed to adapt it or distribute any of it).

4.1.7. Update your information contained on the GCC to keep it accurate, current and complete.
4.1.8. Record any reasonable adjustments on your profile on the GCC and inform the Commercial Learning and Development Team of any changes either permanent or temporary. Please note that any declaration will remain confidential.

5. Reasonable Adjustments

5.1 Please record any reasonable adjustments you may require to complete the programme, on your GCC profile. Recording your reasonable adjustment requirements on your GCC profile will enable the Commercial Learning and Development Team to action your needs as soon as possible.

5.2 The Team is experienced in supporting candidates requiring reasonable adjustments. You are advised to update any requirements on the GCC at your earliest convenience.

6. Cancellation

6.1 A strict cancellation policy is in place for all GCF Commercial Learning and Development programmes. This can be viewed in the Cancellation Policy article, linked here.

7. Learning Agreement (this agreement is available on the GCC)

Please read the following statements which set out the agreement between participants on the programme and GCF Commercial Learning and Development. Once you have read the statements, please tick the box to indicate your agreement.
I agree to:

● Attend all webinars punctually while actively engaging in learning including completing all pre-work and journal activities in a timely manner.
● Let the Commercial Learning and Development Team know of any unavoidable absences from the programme.
● Once I have committed to a cohort I understand that there is no option to change cohorts.
● Catch up with my action learning group on what I have missed in the event of my unavoidable absence from all or part of a webinar.

● Contribute to a positive, safe and respectful learning environment which values and respects everyone.

● Keep a record of my learning progress in an online or paper journal.

● Use the content on the GCC solely for my own personal learning and not adapt it or

distribute any of it.
● Update my GCC profile to keep it accurate, current and complete.
● Record any reasonable adjustments I require to complete the programme on my GCC

profile and keep it updated.
● Inform the Commercial Learning and Development Team of any change in reasonable

adjustments whether temporary or permanent.
● Inform my IT department if I experience problems accessing Microsoft Teams which is

the platform we will be using for delivery.

Below we have outlined the standard learner journeys expected for each of the Commercial Learning and Development Programmes:

Appendix A: Learner Journey - Programme for Accredited Commercial Leads

Appendix B: Learner Journey - Development Programme for Senior Commercial Professionals

Appendix C: Learner Journey - Programme for Accredited Senior Commercial Professionals