Other NHS Finance Academies
One NHS Finance
A national hub bringing together finance development programmes, career resources, tools, networks, and best practice from across the NHS finance community
NHS Wales Finance Academy
A dedicated development hub for NHS Wales finance professionals, offering learning programmes, leadership development, knowledge-sharing resources, and examples of best practice from across Welsh healthcare finance organisations.
NHS Finance
Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA)
The UK's leading professional body for healthcare finance, providing guidance, technical updates, qualifications, learning programmes, and thought leadership.
Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) - Career development
A comprehensive catalogue of healthcare finance qualifications, online learning courses, mentoring opportunities, and professional development resources.
NHSScotland Careers
NHS Scotland Careers information.
Professional Bodies
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
The professional body for public finance, offering guidance, publications, training, and resources relevant to public sector financial management
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants(ACCA)
Offers professional qualifications, technical updates, and development resources relevant to finance staff at all stages of their careers.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)
The world's first professional body of chartered accountants, providing qualifications, technical guidance, thought leadership, and continuing professional development resources for finance professionals.
Self-directed learning
Microsoft Learn
Free learning resources covering Excel, Power BI, Power Automate, Co-pilot, and data analytics tools increasingly used across NHS finance teams.
Turas Learn
NHS Scotland's national learning platform, providing access to a wide range of training, professional development resources, and finance-specific learning materials.
LinkedIn Learning
On-demand courses in finance, leadership, data analysis, project management, communication, and digital skills.
The Open University OpenLearn
Thousands of free online courses and learning resources spanning finance, management, digital skills, and personal development.
Excel Campus
Practical tutorials and resources to help users improve Excel skills, automation, dashboards, and reporting.
Coursera - AI For Everyone
A non-technical introduction to artificial intelligence and its practical applications in the workplace.
Microsoft Learn for PowerBI
A curated collection of learning content designed to help users progress from beginner to advanced Power BI practitioner.
Fraser of Allander Institute - The Scottish and UK Economy
The University of Strathclyde’s Fraser of Allander Institute is a leading economic research institute, which carries out impactful research to inform the big challenges and opportunities facing the nations of the UK.
Scottish Government
The Scottish Government - Health and social care
Provides national policy, funding information, strategic guidance, and publications that shape NHS Scotland's financial environment.
The Scottish Government - Scottish Public Finance Manual
The authoritative guide to public financial management, governance, accountability, budgeting, and expenditure rules in Scotland.
For more information contact nhsscotlandacademy@nhs.scot
