The IPA told us that, to remedy this issue, in addition to making attendance at the Major Projects Leadership Academy mandatory for SROs, the IPA aims to give them an assessment and an accreditation to ensure that they have the necessary skills for their roles. This is in addition to introducing the Government Projects Academy next year, which is aimed at improving project delivery skills for professionals across government.32 24 Comptroller and Auditor General, Lessons learned from major pro...

The IPA told us that, to remedy this issue, in addition to making attendance at the Major Projects Leadership Academy mandatory for SROs, the IPA aims to give them an assessment and an accreditation to ensure that they have the necessary skills for their roles. This is in addition to introducing the Government Projects Academy next year, which is aimed at improving project delivery skills for professionals across government.32 24 Comptroller and Auditor General, Lessons learned from major programmes, paragraph 20, National Audit Office, HC 960 Session 2019–21; Comptroller and Auditor General, Palace of Westminster Restoration and Renewal, par Type: conclusion | Number: 17 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: 5.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Target implementation date: August 2021 5.2 The government recognises the importance of appropriate training and continual professional development for all people working on major projects. For