Training and Development Opportunities

What other organisation invests over £85 million in your training and development?

The MOD is a modern and forward-thinking organisation that is increasingly being used as a model by other countries. But we never take our success for granted. On the contrary, we are continually exploring ways to improve our performance, our processes and - above all - our people.

And that's why we invest so heavily in your ongoing training and development. We even have our own bespoke training organisation - The Defence College of Management and Technology.

Quite simply, we aim to give you all the training and skills you need to fulfil your potential. That means more than helping you meet the requirements of your current job: it also means supporting your ongoing development, encouraging you to achieve ever greater standards of professionalism, and giving you the opportunity to acquire professional and vocational qualifications.

In addition to conventional training and accreditation programmes, you can take advantage of innovative distance learning packages, more widespread language training and a variety of interactive learning facilities designed to build on your existing skills.

You could also receive financial assistance and time off for relevant external training and Adult Further Education courses.

And you could join the growing number of MOD staff who are participating in secondment programmes within industry. You certainly won't be a passive recipient of training.

You will actively participate in identifying your own development needs, working closely with us to define the career path that meets your personal ambitions as well as the changing realities of the MOD.

There are also a number of accelerated development programmes directly aimed at ensuring you fulfil your true potential.

Surprised?

The MOD and its Agencies are committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all staff and applicants for appointment.  Discrimination is not tolerated in any form.  This applies in recruitment, training, staff appraisal, promotion and all other activities.