FNF leadership programmes are available in flexible online modules
At FNF we offer a range of delivery methods for our leadership development programmes. Through tailored online courses we can offer the same transformational approach as in our face-to-face programmes, but in a more flexible way, reaching larger numbers of people, whilst still providing space for networking and peer-to-peer support. This is the perfect opportunity to support leadership development and strive for clinical excellence, to improve motivation, well-being and retention of your workforce, in a cost-effective way.
Participants will be supported to:
- Build personal resilience and confidence in speaking up
- Develop their leadership style
- Navigate healthcare delivery
- Create positive change in the workplace
- Understand how to progress their career
Our online courses receive consistently high satisfaction scores, and positive feedback from participants and their managers, something we are very proud of.
“I would highly recommended this course for registered nurses. It has equipped me with skills and knowledge that I will take into clinical practice. I hope to use the skills I have taken from this course to help me in my work place to be a better leader and vocalise issues I may have or to communicate better to staff.”
Nurse, Northern Ireland
98% of participants were satisfied with their overall experience in 2025
Available Courses
We have online courses aimed at specific groups of healthcare professionals, who often find development opportunities hard to find or to access.
- Early Career Nurses and Midwives: April-June 2026 or Sept-Nov 2026
- Healthcare Support Workers (Developing IPC Champions): April-June 2026 or Sept-Nov 2026
- Internationally Educated Nurses and Midwives: March-June 2026 or Oct-Jan 2026/27
- Nursing Associates: April-June 2026 or Oct-Dec 2026 (NEW programme)
“These programmes have supported our early career and internationally recruited nurses and midwives to build confidence, develop leadership skills and gain a clearer understanding of NHS systems and ways of working. Participants have provided positive feedback on the quality of the programmes and valued the opportunity to apply their learning directly within their clinical areas. Equally, line managers have also reported positive impacts, including improved confidence, leadership behaviours and engagement from participants. Overall, this investment has strengthened leadership capability, supported future workforce planning and contributed positively to staff engagement and retention..”
Anne Dela Cerna, NMAHP Education Manager, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Course Outline
Each course consists of 30-40 hours of self-directed study over which takes place over several months. There are also three or four live webinars (these will be recorded so that participants can access them) and a mix of expert teaching, facilitation and peer-to-peer learning and networking.
The online learning is hosted on our customised Learning Management System – the Learning Hub. This is a secure platform that enables learners to access materials and ongoing support. The Learning Hub is also where participants can interact with each other and their facilitators.
Our online learning is interactive, with meaningful clinical narratives, using a wide variety of multimedia. Content can be worked through at a time that suits each participant.
“Thank you for the opportunity. I’m really looking forward to digesting all this information further, and putting much of it into practice. This course has encouraged me to think about myself as a leader in my current role, as well as the potential for future development.”
Midwife, Somerset
Course costs
The courses are open to booking from organisations (a minimum of 10 places need to be booked) at an investment of just £350 per person.
We have participants from the NHS, social care and the independent sector.
If you are a nurse, midwife or healthcare support worker and you are interested in a place, please talk to your line manager and ask them to get in touch with us.
“Our commitment to supporting colleagues through every step of their career is unwavering. Over the past couple of years, we have particularly focused on early career nursing and leadership, helping newly qualified nurses build confidence in their leadership abilities and recognise the valuable roles they play within our organisation. This online programmes has been instrumental in enhancing our leadership development offerings throughout the organisation for our nursing staff.”
Louisa Cavallo – Lead Nurse for Practice Development and Retention, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
97% of delegates said they would recommend the programme to others
Find out more
If you are interested in finding out more about our online leadership courses, you can find all the information you need using this link. We are always happy to talk to you if you have any questions, so do get in touch if you need to.
Our programmes are currently only available on commission for groups of 10 or more, so if you are an individual who is interested in a course, please speak to your manager and ask them to contact us for more details.
“Our Trust is committed to investing in our workforce and recognising the vital contribution nurses make. To support their development, we have commissioned three online leadership programmes from the Florence Nightingale Foundation for Early Career Nurses, Internationally Educated Nurses and Registered Nursing Associates. These programmes build confidence, strengthen leadership skills, and create a confident skilled workforce to enable them to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.”
Ana Gleghorn, Associate Chief Nurse – Workforce and Education, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
