Digital leaders programme
Work together with like-minded peers to become a digitally-informed and empowered leader.
Course dates
Through the digital leaders programme you will learn how to help your organisation respond more effectively to technology-driven change. We'll give you the tools and confidence to develop different, more flexible ways of delivering teaching and learning. We deliver the course in three different formats:
Digital learning
Our online digital leaders programme is made up of eight sessions on Tuesdays (10:00 - 12:00) and Thursdays (14:00 - 16:00).
- June 2022 to July 2022
In-person learning
Our face to face digital leaders programme is delivered over four days, split into two residentials.
- 26 - 27 April 2022 and 10 - 11 May 2022 at CCT Venues in London
- September to October 2022 - location to be confirmed
Sign up to the waiting list for upcoming dates.
In-house delivery
We can deliver an in-house version of the digital leaders programme for your institution.Contact training@jisc.ac.uk to discuss this option.
About the course
Come prepared to roll up your sleeves and get involved in a set of engaging sessions. Using effective digital technologies and an active learning approach our course provides a fully immersive digital experience. Watch a roundup on our Twitter moment.
You will learn from Jisc experts and work actively with your peers to:
- Explore how organisations can engage more effectively and creatively with digital technology – at both strategic and operational levels
- Discover and reflect on how digital technology is changing the way your organisation operates – creating new leadership challenges and strategic opportunities
- Learn to lead, manage and influence digitally driven change across organisations, departments, services and teams
Your digital leadership journey
Alumni experiences
Member story
“I wanted to do something that would give me more confidence"
Alicia Owen, digital learning manager at Wrexham Glyndŵr University, is using her experience of the digital leaders programme to drive forward change in her organisation.
Member story
"It's given me a better understanding of digital technologies"
Dr Alison Lawson, head of the division of marketing and operations at Derby Business School, shares her experience of the programme alongside other alumni.
Member story
"The programme enables you to meet like-minded people"
Jo Loss and Paula Kilburn, from Essex Adult Community Learning and the Education Training Collective, share their top tips for navigating the online digital leaders programme.
Course fees
Digital learning course fees
Jisc members (FE, HE and research institutions) - £950 + VAT.
Non-profits (eligible local government, public sector, independent education providers and non-profit customers) - £1,125 + VAT.
Commercial organisations (non-member commercial partners) - £1,475 + VAT.
In-person learning course fees
Jisc members (FE, HE and research institutions) - £1,500 + VAT.
Non-profits (eligible local government, public sector, independent education providers and non-profit customers) - £1,750 + VAT.
Commercial organisations (non-member commercial partners) - £2,250 + VAT.
Course tutors
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Chris is is a subject specialist in digital practice with a particular focus on communication and collaboration.
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John is a subject specialist in digital practice with a particular focus on leadership.
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Zac is a subject specialist in digital practice with a particular focus on platforms.
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Debbie is a subject specialist in digital practice.
Community of practice
We want to extend the benefit of the digital leaders programme to all members by piloting a community of practice. This will be an opportunity for you to share your digital leadership stories and learn from peers.
By taking part in this course you can earn completed, demonstrated and implemented digital credentials.