UK Academy

Welcome to PwC's UK Academy, the UK centre of excellence for learning design and delivery.

We help our clients equip their people with the knowledge, skills, behaviours and mindsets needed to adapt, manage and respond to change.

People are at the heart of how and why we do business at PwC, which is why human centred transformation is so important. UK Academy helps clients address their challenges by building trust and delivering sustained outcomes to achieve their objectives and goals.

How we can help

Bespoke learning solution

At PwC, we deliver sustained outcomes for our clients, by designing, developing and delivering innovative learning solutions that drive behaviour change and mindset shifts. Whether you want to upskill your workforce, transform your culture, or enhance your performance, we can work with you to create impactful and engaging learning experiences that align with your company's brand, learning preferences, and policies. With a range of delivery options from e-learning to in-person training, we design impactful educational experiences within your budget to enhance your team's performance and support your organisation’s transformation.

Soft behavioural skills
At PwC's UK Academy, we understand that people are at the heart of how and why you do business, and that soft behavioural skills are essential for achieving your goals. We can help you and your teams develop the skills you need to drive behaviour change, such as communication, collaboration, leadership, resilience, and more. We use a variety of methods and tools to create engaging and impactful learning experiences, such as assessments, coaching, gamification, simulations, and more.
Compliance, regulatory and function specific training
UK Academy offers a range of courses on topics such as data analytics, cyber security, cloud, design thinking, and business compliance and legislation. These courses are designed to help you and your employees stay ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing world of technology, risk, and regulation. Every organisation has its own unique challenges and goals, and whether you need to comply with new laws or standards, enhance your performance or efficiency, or develop new skills or capabilities, we can work with you to create a customised learning programme that meets your objectives and expectations.
Technology training
Whether upskilling employees on a new system or reskilling employees to work in a more technical role, UK Academy can help with this transition. We offer technology training that helps you grow your business in the digital age. Technology training is essential for businesses that want to adapt to the changing needs and expectations of their customers, markets, and regulators. We can help you overcome the challenges of upskilling your staff and implementing digital solutions, by providing you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to succeed.

Subscription platforms

PwC’s UK Academy can provide a subscription platform that gives you access to an extensive catalogue of courses designed to elevate the learning and development in your organisation. The courses developed by UK Academy’s team of learning experts, cover topics such as inclusion and diversity, agile, leadership and working capital. The courses are also tailored to your organisation and specific needs, and use innovative learning solutions that drive behaviour change and mindset shifts. By subscribing to the PwC UK Academy platform, you can benefit from the UK centre of excellence for learning design and delivery, that delivers tech-enabled, human centred transformational change.

Learning technologies platforms

A learning technology platform, augmented by the expertise of PwC UK Academy, is tailored to elevate the learning process. PwC UK Academy's involvement ensures the integration of cutting-edge technological tools and services, fostering a robust educational and training support system. The primary goal is to forge a seamless and interactive learning environment, enriched by PwC's industry-leading practices. Learners benefit from PwC's comprehensive approach to access, deliver, manage, and track content and communication, setting a new standard for learning technology platforms.

At PwC, we understand that your organisation needs to adapt to the changing market conditions and customer expectations in your industry. That is why we also offer consultancy services to help you review and implement or design your system. Whether you need to improve your operational efficiency, enhance your services, we can help you achieve your goals through knowledge transfer, upskilling and mindset shift initiatives.

L&D operating model review

The PwC UK Academy offers a comprehensive approach to enhancing your learning and development operating model. Our experts will conduct a thorough assessment of your current strategy, identifying areas of strength and opportunities for growth. We then tailor recommendations to elevate your practices, ensuring alignment with industry standards and your business objectives. Our commitment extends beyond the initial implementation. We provide ongoing support and advice to ensure that your L&D initiatives remain effective and agile in the face of changing industry trends and business needs. By partnering with the PwC UK Academy, you are equipped with the tools and expertise to foster a culture of continuous improvement and skill advancement, positioning your organisation at the forefront of professional development.

We design the solution. You shape your organisation's future.

We combine the expertise of subject matter experts with our team's breadth of knowledge surrounding learning and digital assets to provide great learning solutions for your organisations.

We get to know your business, your organisation's goals and your company policies. And we develop learning solutions that instil habitual behavioural change in your workforce long term. UK Academy works with you to ensure your organisation continually evolves, embraces change, and we deliver outcomes that provide real value.

Value we add

Behaviour Change

Behaviour change is crucial in organisations because it drives growth, adaptability, and continuous improvement by aligning individual actions with strategic goals and evolving market demands. UK Academy has extensive experience in eliciting behavioural change for organisations and their workforce.

Learning Design Expertise

Our team of experienced learning designers possess the expertise to create effective and engaging learning solutions and pathways that meet your organisation’s specific learning objectives and needs, thereby enhancing employee performance and contributing to the overall success of your business.

Consultancy Services

You can utilise our consultancy services to help review, implement or design your organisation’s learning system, improve operational efficiency, enhance services, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and skill advancement, by leveraging our sector insight, breadth of expertise and depth of technical knowledge.

Case Study - Hospice

Don't just take our word for it. See what some of our clients have to say about their experience working with UK Academy and the impact of our learning solutions on their organisation and people.

“PwC were an ideal partner on this project. They too understand the importance of having compassionate conversations at work. The tool is now part of our Compassionate Employers programme, helping us to support thousands of employees we previously couldn't reach face-to-face.”

Compassionate Employers Programme Lead Hospice UK

Hospice

An online tool to encourage effective bereavement conversations among colleagues, delivering real impact in society.

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Best Use of Technology at the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards - Shortlisted
2023 Business Charity Awards - Runner-up

If you are interested in finding out more about how we can help you transform your learning and development strategy or implement change in your organisation, contact us today. Our team of experts are eager to understand your unique needs and tailor a solution that aligns perfectly with your organisation's objectives.