The NHS is going digital. ICDL Skills Builder helps your workforce keep up. It’s a flexible, modular training programme designed to build confidence, boost efficiency and support safer, smarter care.
Whether you're updating patient records, managing data or helping patients adopt new technologies, Skills Builder gives your team the tools to do it better.
Developed by the ICDL Foundation and delivered by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, Skills Builder is the only ICDL programme accredited for delivery in the UK.
NHS Digital Academy, Learning Needs Analysis
“A whole workforce approach is needed, but training must meet individual learners’ needs.”
Tailored to your organisation
Every learner is different. That’s why Skills Builder starts with Compass, our self-assessment tool. It helps identify digital development needs across your workforce, so you can build a programme that fits.
From frontline staff to clinicians and operational leads, Skills Builder supports a wide range of roles and responsibilities.
Skills that matter
Skills Builder covers the essentials and beyond. Modules include:
- Cybersecurity – keeping systems and data safe
- Data Protection – understanding responsibilities and risks
- Artificial Intelligence – building awareness of emerging tech
- Data Analysis – making sense of information to improve outcomes
- Cloud Computing – working smarter with modern platforms
- Documents, Presentations and Spreadsheets – core productivity tools
- Teamwork and Project Planning – collaborating effectively
Modules are bite-sized and practical. Learners can choose whether or not to take an exam.
Why it works
Skills Builder is already being piloted with strong feedback. It supports EPR rollouts, aligns with the Government Digital and Data framework and SFIAplus, and supports PDPs and career pathways.
It’s scalable, easy to deploy and backed by BCS, the professional body for IT.
