This document provides an overview of a three day programme on understanding the NHS. Day one focuses on understanding the structure and system of the NHS. Day two covers relevant knowledge and skills for success working with the NHS. Day three is about applying the learning and pitching innovations. The document discusses the NHS landscape including its history, structures, priorities and statistics. It also covers integrated care systems, clinical commissioning groups, primary care networks and their roles. Opportunities for procurement within the NHS are discussed including frameworks and portals.