House of Commons

Public Sector

Step inside one of the UK's most iconic institutions and discover what it's actually like to work behind the scenes at Parliament.

8
Pathways
60+
Tasks
5-6hrs
Content

About the House of Commons

The House of Commons is the elected lower house of the UK Parliament. It sits at the heart of British democracy — debating legislation, scrutinising government, and representing the public.

But beyond the chamber, thousands of people work behind the scenes to keep Parliament running. From HR professionals managing recruitment, to digital specialists transforming public engagement, to estates managers preserving one of the most historic buildings in the world.

This experience gives you a window into that world. You'll complete realistic workplace tasks across any of eight departments, guided by AI and built in partnership with the House of Commons itself.

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Founded

13th Century

Employees

3,000+ staff

Location

Palace of Westminster

Sector

Government & Public Services

How the experience works

Every experience follows a simple three-part structure. The intro and wrap-up are shared - so if you do multiple pathways, you only complete them once.

1

Company Intro

Learn about the House of Commons, its history, and the people who keep it running.

15 mins · Once
2

Your Pathway

Pick from 8 departments. Complete realistic tasks with AI feedback. Do one or all eight.

45 mins · 8 available
3

Wrap-up & Advice

Reflect on your experience and get practical tips for real applications.

10 mins · Once

Earn your certificate

Complete any pathway to unlock a verified certificate — ready to share on LinkedIn, attach to applications, or talk about in interviews.

Fully Verified

Verified by Waypoint and the House of Commons

Share your success

Downloadable PDF and shareable LinkedIn link

Personal Touch

Includes personalised performance summary

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