Scottish Improvement Leaders Programme

Published 23/11/2021.  Last updated 29/02/2024

The Scottish Improvement Leader (ScIL) Programme is a lead level quality improvement course developed by a number of Scottish Public Service Improvement Partners. The aim of ScIL is to develop individuals who can design, develop and lead improvement projects, generate support for change and provide expert improvement support and advice.

Combining structured study with workplace learning, the ScIL Programme supports participants to develop the knowledge, skills, experience and networks required to support the effective improvement of quality across a wide range of service areas.

The objectives of the programme are for participants to develop: 

  • an in-depth understanding of core Improvement Science concepts 
  • the ability to apply Improvement Science tools, techniques and methods to improvement projects (including system thinking, building knowledge, understanding variation and measurement for improvement, the people side of improvement and how these factors interact) 
  • the skills required to lead and manage change for improvement, generating and maintaining support for change 
  • the ability to facilitate learning and coach individuals and teams in Improvement Science. 

This programme is open to anyone working in the Scottish Public Sector who in their role has a significant focus on quality improvement and is responsible for leading and supporting improvement within their organisations.

It is recommended that prior to commencing the programme participants have:

  • some experience in leading improvement projects in their organisation
  • some experience in teaching or coaching
  • a working knowledge of data and statistics for quality improvement.

10 months

Please visit the QI Zone for more information about the programme.

Or contact the Quality Improvement Team via email: QualityImprovement@nes.scot.nhs.uk
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Scottish Improvement Leaders Programme

Published 23/11/2021.  Last updated 29/02/2024

The Scottish Improvement Leader (ScIL) Programme is a lead level quality improvement course developed by a number of Scottish Public Service Improvement Partners. The aim of ScIL is to develop individuals who can design, develop and lead improvement projects, generate support for change and provide expert improvement support and advice.

Combining structured study with workplace learning, the ScIL Programme supports participants to develop the knowledge, skills, experience and networks required to support the effective improvement of quality across a wide range of service areas.

The objectives of the programme are for participants to develop: 

  • an in-depth understanding of core Improvement Science concepts 
  • the ability to apply Improvement Science tools, techniques and methods to improvement projects (including system thinking, building knowledge, understanding variation and measurement for improvement, the people side of improvement and how these factors interact) 
  • the skills required to lead and manage change for improvement, generating and maintaining support for change 
  • the ability to facilitate learning and coach individuals and teams in Improvement Science. 

This programme is open to anyone working in the Scottish Public Sector who in their role has a significant focus on quality improvement and is responsible for leading and supporting improvement within their organisations.

It is recommended that prior to commencing the programme participants have:

  • some experience in leading improvement projects in their organisation
  • some experience in teaching or coaching
  • a working knowledge of data and statistics for quality improvement.

10 months

Please visit the QI Zone for more information about the programme.

Or contact the Quality Improvement Team via email: QualityImprovement@nes.scot.nhs.uk
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