Made Smarter Digital Champions for Transformation

Made Smarter Digital Champions for Transformation
Earners of this badge have completed the Made Smarter Digital Champions Training Workshops. The programme supports operational leaders to develop the skills, tools and confidence to champion digital transformation within their organisations. Through hands-on training, group exercises and mentoring, badge earners have developed their ability to lead change, manage projects, and engage others in digital initiatives.

Issued on 29 Sep 2026 by

West of England Mayoral Combined Authority

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Issuer

West of England Mayoral Combined Authority

nichola.wallworth@westofengland-ca.gov.uk

Criteria

Earning Criteria:

  • Earner has developed a working understanding of how to lead change in the workplace. This includes recognising the need for change, supporting people through change journeys, and modelling a positive, proactive mindset.
  • Earner has demonstrated the ability to apply project management tools and principles, including Agile and Waterfall methodologies. They have explored how to plan, monitor and deliver transformation activity while managing time, risk and budget.
  • Earner has used practical tools and techniques to overcome resistance and embed change. This includes identifying risks, engaging stakeholders, and sustaining transformation through effective communication and delivery structures.
  • Earner has built confidence in stakeholder engagement, demonstrating how to influence others and adapt communication styles to different audiences across the business.
  • Earner has engaged in interactive and collaborative peer learning to test ideas, explore solutions to shared challenges, and apply programme content to their real-world role.
  • Earner has has accessed expert mentoring to apply learning directly to their workplace and created a personal plan to continue supporting and embedding digital transformation in their organisation.
  • Earner has obtained the following skills as part of completing the course: Project Management, Change Leadership, Stakeholder Communication, Risk Management, Change Delivery, Peer Collaboration, Mentoring Application

About this activity:

  • Level: Foundational
  • Availability: Available by application only
  • Cost: Free
  • Duration: Days
  • Location: In-person