Kent Connects is working with its partners to raise the professional standards of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) staff in Kent and Medway’s public sector organisations. Sixteen ICT managers have recently qualified following courses in the externally accredited Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), the latest course in Kent Connects’ training and development programme.
Kent Connects is Kent and Medway’s lead technology partnership, an alliance of 16 public sector employers: Kent and Medway local authorities, Kent Police and Kent Fire and Rescue. Together the partners have a revenue expenditure budget exceeding £60M per year and work together to maintain and develop the technology that supports local public services.
Debbie Wisdom, Kent Connects’ Strategic Director, says the partnership is committed to raising the professionalism of its partners’ ICT staff: “ICT staff are the unsung heroes of local government, particularly in Kent and Medway where they are amongst the most innovative in the sector. The demand for 24/7 services, the pace of technological change, and the financial value of the systems mean that ICT Managers need a varied set of management and other skills.”
Debbie continues, “Through Kent Connects, ICT colleagues benefit from shared training and networking and have access to tools which help them deliver consistent, professional services benefitting Kent and Medway’s businesses and 1.65M residents. The MSP course is just the latest in a number we have been able to offer, and by joining forces all our partners save significantly on the usual costs. We are delighted that all sixteen delegates who took the exam passed it successfully”.
The Course was provided by pearcemayfield who have developed a reputation for learning and development in programme, project and change management through inspirational coaching. With outstanding pass rates achieved on its regular courses, the company is known for its commitment to values and personal development, enabling clients to gain substantial business benefits.
