Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 14 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills.
All you need to know about studying a Skills Bootcamp course.
Our Skills Bootcamps are for adults aged 19 or over as of the 31st August 2024 who are either in work, self-employed, recently unemployed or returning to work after a break. You must have lived in England for at least the last 3 consecutive years, and have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
If you are unemployed, employed but ready for career change or an employer recruiting an individual who has completed a Skills Bootcamp, there is no cost.
Large employers looking to upskill their current staff will contribute 30% of the cost for their staff members upskilling. Small or medium employers (SMEs) will contribute 10% for their staff members upskilling.
An adult can only undertake one of our Skills Bootcamps per funding year (1st April to 31st March) and must not be on more than one Skills Bootcamp at any one time.
All you need is a laptop or desktop computer, with a working camera and microphone to take part in the virtual live learning sessions alongside a reliable internet connection.
You must be committed to learn for 10-12.5 hours per week, which includes up to 7 hours of weekly live learning sessions within our Skills Bootcamps for up to 14 weeks.
Live learning sessions are 7 hours worth of online face to face learning with your cohort and tutor per week. This is an essential part of your course and you are required to attend every session for the duration of your course.
During the enrolment process you will have the option to select your preferred sessions and these will occur every week at the same time. Failure to attend may result in you being withdrawn from the course.
Applying to one of our Level 3 Skills Bootcamps does not guarantee you a place on our course, as you must meet the eligibility criteria and speak to one of our advisors to ensure you are aware of the course commitments.
Spaces are also likely to fill up before the deadline so we would advise you to apply sooner rather than later to give yourself the best chance of acceptance onto the course.
In order to complete your application process, start your learning and gain your certificate you will go through the steps listed below:
After completing one of our Skills Bootcamps, we will help you to find employment by setting you up with an interview or encouraging job progression. Employability training is a huge part of our courses.
Yes, you will receive a certificate for completing one of our Skills Bootcamps.
You may only apply for one Skills Bootcamp per funding year.
‘National’ covers areas in England only. They are East Midlands, East of England, London, South West, South East, West Midlands, Yorkshire and Humber, North East and North West.
