Leadership Courses

The Civil Service College is a City and Guilds accredited training centre and offers internationally recognized qualifications. They have a focus on work-based learning combined with workplace assessment with a high level of quality assurance. We offer a range of programmes ranging from level 2 for aspiring leaders through to level 7 for our senior and strategic leaders. For full information on our ILM courses and how to apply, please see our 2025 Learning Guide available to download at this link.

City & Guilds ILM Leadership and Management Certification

ILM Aspire

ILM Aspire is specifically targeted at high potential individual contributors who are preparing for leadership positions in the future.  After registering your interest in this programme, you will be invited for a pre-assessment to ensure suitability and to ensure that you are properly prepared to take on the demands of this programme.  Based on the results, you will either be invited to join the next available cohort, or to join a different CSC programme in preparation for a future Aspire cohort.

This programme is taught in-person only in Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac.

Click here to register - please note the deadline for registration for 2026 cohorts is 14th November.

ILM Level 3

This programme provides new or current first-line managers with the foundation for their formal development in this role and a solid foundation to manage their respective teams in an efficient, effective, and comprehensive manner.
 
This programme is taught in-person in Grand Cayman, and online (with preference given to civil servants that live in the Sister islands)
 
Click here to register - please note the deadline for registration for 2026 cohorts is 14th November.

ILM Level 5

This qualification is designed for practicing middle managers, high-potential managers, and department heads. Participants will develop their skills and experience, improve performance, and prepare for senior management responsibilities.

This programme is taught in-person in Grand Cayman, and online (with preference given to civil servants that live in the Sister islands)

Click here to register - please note the deadline for registration for 2026 cohorts is 14th November.

ILM Level 7

This qualification is designed for experienced senior managers who recognise they must satisfy various stakeholders and who want to invest in their own personal brand. These leaders are looking to make the best use of resources, construct business cases, lead change implementation and evaluate the impact of that change.

This programme is taught in-person in Grand Cayman, and online (with preference given to civil servants that live in the Sister islands)

Click here to register - please note the deadline for registration for 2026 cohorts is 14th November.

First Line Manager Programme

The First Line Manager Programme is a practical, organization-specific learning experience designed to equip managers with the leadership and operational skills needed to lead confidently within the Cayman Islands Government.

Grounded in the realities of public service, the programme helps managers build trust, accountability, and inclusion while mastering the essentials of people leadership and day-to-day management. Participants will strengthen their ability to set clear goals, communicate effectively, manage performance, and lead change, all within a supportive, applied learning environment designed for busy CIG managers.

Through interactive sessions, real workplace scenarios, and collaboration with peers, participants will learn to apply CIG policies, systems, and processes in ways that drive both people and operational excellence.

Format: 5-day immersive, in-person experience delivered over 8 weeks

The programme is open for current and newly appointed  managers responsible for leading teams and executing operational activities

Topics to be covered

  • Performance Management & Accountability
  • Communication & Feedback
  • Leading Self with Resilience & Emotional Intelligence
  • Leading Change & Problem Solving
  • Operational Skills for CIG Managers

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Coaching for Impact

This course equips Civil Service managers with essential coaching skills to enhance team performance, engagement, and adaptability. Through a blended learning approach, participants will explore the foundational philosophies of coaching, develop practical skills for both planned and unplanned coaching conversations, and refine their techniques through peer practice and structured feedback. The course will support success in the Building Capability Manager Core Competency. 

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Leadership Cayman

This six-month intensive course is delivered by the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce and enables participants to develop new skills and learn an abundance of vital information about the Cayman Islands’ community and business sector. Participants will learn from experts and local leaders who facilitate the sessions.

This is a high-profile opportunity to meet with

government officials, industry and community leaders.

If you are interested, follow the instructions issued by the Chamber to apply for a place. Providing your department is willing to support you with 25% of the programme cost and time to attend, the Civil Service College will sponsor the remaining 75% of the program costs of applicants accepted by the Chamber of Commerce. Leadership Cayman is open to Persons over 25 years old, in a middle management position. It is a programme requirement that they have been resident in the Cayman Islands for a minimum of 12 months.

How to apply:

  • For the sponsorship – Applicants may apply for sponsorship by emailing csc@gov.ky as soon as you have a confirmed place.

Senior Leadership Events

CSC hosts an annual Senior Leadership Event. These events are designed to engage and inform leaders across the Civil Service as a part of their continuous professional development. This series is aimed at our top 200 leaders and provides access to topical events and world-class speakers who will inspire and challenge the audience.

Personal invitations will be sent in advance of the event. There is no need to apply – simply respond to the invitation to secure your place. We also add events to “The Hub” calendar so if you believe you are eligible but are not receiving invites or there is a topic of special interest, please let us know.