Credentials

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Our credentials reflect our commitment to delivering training that is consistently high-quality, reliable and secure. They provide independent assurance that our systems, processes and learning delivery meet recognised standards of excellence across quality management, professional development and cyber security.

ISO 9001: Quality management

We operate an ISO 9001certified quality management system, which means our processes are structured, tested and continually improved to ensure consistent delivery.
ISO 9001 is the internationally recognised standard for quality management, ensuring that organisations have strong governance, robust customerfacing processes and a cycle of continuous improvement.
When we work with you, this means clarity, reliability and a commitment to getting things right.

ILM Approved Centre: Recognised leadership and management development

As an accredited ILM Centre, we can design and deliver leadership and management programmes that meet the standards of one of the UK’s most respected awarding bodies.
ILM accreditation ensures our programmes blend practical learning with recognised assessment, giving learners access to credible, employervalued qualifications.

CPD Certification: Verified professional development

We are an accredited CPD Centre, meaning our training meets the standards of Continuing Professional Development certification.
This provides assurance that our courses offer structured, highvalue learning that professionals can use to maintain and enhance their skills across a wide range of disciplines.

Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus

Our Cyber Essentials certification demonstrates that we have the essential technical controls in place to protect against the most common cyber threats.
This governmentbacked scheme provides assurance that our systems follow baseline cyber security practices, reducing risk for both us and the clients we work with. Our Cyber Essentials Plus certification demonstrates that our security measures are not only welldesigned but also proven to perform effectively in realworld testing.

Case Studies

Department for Science

DSIT and DESNZ – Policy Foundation Programme

The Policy Foundation Programme (PFP) is designed for new joiners across DSIT and DESNZ at grades EO–SEO, typically with two to nine months’ service as policy professionals.
HMRC

Research Skills for Policy Making

Total Training, formerly Dods Training, is delivering a new bespoke one-day course for HMRC on Research Skills for Policy Making.
House of Commons

Supporting House of Commons Members’ Staff with Essential Communication Skills

Since the 2015 General Election, Total Training, formally Dods Training has delivered an average of 120 specialist courses Members’ staff working across the UK Parliament.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)

Generative AI Prompting for Your Role – MHCLG

Total Training, formally Dods Training are delivering a series of Generative AI Prompting for Your Role courses for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).
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Select Committee Training – Global Aerospace Company

A global aerospace company were invited to give evidence in front of the UK Parliament’s Defence Select Committee.
Department for Business and Trade

Stakeholder and Partnership Engagement – Department for Business and Trade

Total Training – formally Dods Training is proud to deliver Stakeholder and Partnership Engagement for multiple teams within the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).

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Upcoming Events

April 21, 2026

Policy Forum

Our upcoming Policy Forum will bring together policy professionals from across government to exchange practical insights, reflect on what training approaches are delivering real impact, and explore what this means for capability across the Civil Service.

Free to attend

June 5, 2026

Reading Legislation

The purpose of this day is to equip our attendees with an understanding of the processes within government that brings forward legislation...
From £345 + VAT
June 25, 2026

Political Awareness and Influencing

To influence policy, you need to understand the complexities of the changing UK constitutional set-up, how it all fits together in practice, and what the points of access and influence are.
From £345 + VAT
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