What are Skills Bootcamps?
Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible online courses of up to 14 weeks for learners living in England, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track career progression.
These have been developed as part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee and Plan for Jobs, helping everyone gain skills for life and providing the perfect first step into a new career. The £3bn Government initiative is designed to close the skills gap in the UK that has been intensified by the disruption that coronavirus caused to job sectors and businesses.
Skills Bootcamps are a great way to progress in a current position with the support of your employer, change careers, or secure employment.
Who are Skills Bootcamps for?
Skills Bootcamps are for:
- Adults aged 19 or over as of the 31st August 2025
- Learners who are in work and have their employer's support or who are self-employed and looking to grow their business
- Learners who are recently unemployed or returning to work after a break and are looking to get started with an entry-level job in a new sector
- Learners who are looking to build upon a Skills Bootcamp by completing an apprenticeship in their chosen topic
- Applicants who have lived in England for at least the last 3 consecutive years, and have the right to work in the United Kingdom (there are exceptions for Ukraine or Afghanistan nationals)
- Learners who are not currently undertaking any formal education, including another Skills Bootcamp
- Learners who have reliable internet connection, a laptop or computer with a camera and microphone and access to Microsoft Office
- Learners who are employed and want to change careers or switch careers
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Applying to one of our 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.
You can pre-enrol for one of our Skills Bootcamps alongside your ideal time to attend your up to 7 hours of live learning sessions, that you will need to commit to every week for the duration of your course. Read our Frequently Asked Questions for more details or give us a call on 01757 600 697.
Sign up today...
Applying to one of our 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.
You can pre-enrol for one of our Skills Bootcamps alongside your ideal time to attend your up to 7 hours of live learning sessions, that you will need to commit to every week for the duration of your course. Read our Frequently Asked Questions for more details or give us a call on 01757 600 697.
These online courses help individuals develop the vital skills they need to gain employment and support employers to source ideal candidates to fill the skills gaps in their business. Learners looking to sign up to a Skills Bootcamp course in order to secure a promotion or take on additional duties will need to be sponsored and co-funded by their employer.
We have a range of courses available across a number of sectors to help boost skills and sustainable employment in England. Our courses are designed with employers around the skills they need and are all taught online with expert tuition and outstanding e-learning content.
As a trusted provider of Skills Bootcamps, we understand flexibility is key when it comes to learning around your busy lifestyles, so we will be offering you the chance to recommend when you would like to start. Please note that we work on a first come, first served basis so, although we will try our best to honour your preferred start date, this may not always be possible.
Benefits to Learners
There are several benefits to individual learners and employees for participating in a Skills Bootcamp
- Guaranteed job interview (for those unemployed or looking to change careers)
- Perfect for individuals looking to change their career through upskilling
- Delivered via distance learning, allowing learners to choose when and where to study
- Perfect for individuals who are looking to study a new topic before completing an apprenticeship in their chosen topic
- Engaging and interactive activities that stretch learners’ thinking and help put their new, extended knowledge into practice
- Expert curriculum tutors are assigned to provide the support learners need to succeed
- Develop learners’ knowledge, skills and confidence to enhance their future work and life
- Personalised learning support from our excellent team of Learner Support Advisors
- Support with future progression through our Careers and Progression Team
To find out more, complete our pre-enrol form or your chosen course and one of our expert team will be in touch with to discuss your options.
Skills Bootcamps available
You’ve heard all about what Skills Bootcamps are and even the benefits, so now it’s time to tell you about the courses we have available – we’re sure there’s one to suit you!
We will be offering a range of different courses which include Care, Cyber Security, Data Analysis, Digital Marketing, Infrastructure, Project Management, Software Development and Technical Service Desk.
Check out our courses in more detail below, if you spot one that you’d like to know more about, you can pre-enrol and we’ll be in touch with you.
For more information read our Frequently Asked Questions.
Find out which Skills Bootcamps are available:
Please note that, due to the way Skills Bootcamps are funded, you can only complete a course that is available in the area that you currently reside in.
Courses marked with a * are only available in certain regions.
