The Councillor Academy is a dedicated learning portal designed to support councillors and candidates in Scottish local government. Developed in partnership with The Open University and delivered by the Improvement Service (IS) – the national improvement organisation for local government in Scotland – the Academy offers a range of bespoke learning resources tailored to the unique needs of councillors.
The portal provides free access to high-quality, flexible learning modules that help councillors build the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to effectively carry out their roles and responsibilities. Whether you are thinking of standing, are newly elected or an experienced councillor, the Academy supports your ongoing development with content covering key aspects of the councillor role.
In addition to its custom-built modules, the Councillor Academy signposts to a wide selection of OpenLearn courses, offering further opportunities for self-directed learning across a variety of relevant topics—all freely available.
