Skills Bootcamps

Read more about how you can gain free skills, part of the Government's Lifetime Skills Guarantee, funded by the Department for Education.

What are Skills Bootcamps?

Find out what Skills Bootcamps can do for you and your career, and see if you're eligible. Employers can get involved too and skill up their workforce.

Browse the courses below to view the full details of the programmes or register your interest.

Construction programmes

Business management skills for a successful construction firm - level 3

Learn how to build business management skills in construction. Delivered by HBXL.

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Construction groundworks - level 2

The opportunity to undertake practical skills in construction, bricklaying, carpentry and more. Delivered by ACE.

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Construction plant health and safety - level 3

Learners will acquire the essential skills, knowledge and understanding required to work safely on a construction site. Delivered by Suffolk New College.

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Estimating skills for a thriving construction firm - level 3

Learn how to improve the accuracy of your estimating with guidance for business growth. Delivered by HBXL.

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Highways maintenance, new roads and street works - level 2

The programme includes road building, highway maintenance and ride on roller or forward tipping dumper training. Delivered by Construction Skills People.

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Creative and digital programmes

Cyber security technician - level 3

Learn new skills for a career within Cyber Security. Delivered by AMS Talent Lab.

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Data career accelerator - level 3-5

Build a solid foundation in software development, then choose a pathway in either: Data Analytics, Cloud Engineering or Dev Ops Engineering. Delivered by AICore.

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Digital marketing - level 3

Build up valuable digital marketing skills to provide you with practical and technical knowledge to start a career in the digital sector. Delivered by Get Set UK.

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Digital marketing - level 5

Develop new skills, enhance your career learning core digital marketing techniques with the option to take the DMI qualification. Delivered by Anicca.

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Software development - level 4

To start a career in tech, learn Software Developer, to Product Manager, from Data Entry to Project Manager. Delivered by Tech Educators.

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Unity gaming - level 4

Developed alongside gaming development studios, learn the skills to become a junior gaming programmer. Delivered by Tech Educators.

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Early years and education programmes

Early years practitioner - level 3

Build knowledge to confidently enter the early years sector, with the option to progress onto level 3 early years practitioner. Delivered by Central YMCA.

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Teaching assistant (SEN - special educational needs) - level 3

Become a Teaching Assistant, learning essential skills to work with children with special educational needs. Delivered by ACE.

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Engineering and technical programmes

Project manager - level 3

This programme will prepare you for a career in project management, covering agile practices like prototyping and conflict management. Delivered by AMS Tech Labs.

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Electric/hybrid vehicle maintenance - level 3

Motor vehicle technicians and mechanics will be upskilled to be able to service or work on electric vehicles. Delivered by City College Norwich.

Engineering technical operative - level 3

Co-designed with engineering employers, you will experience site tours, masterclasses and lots more. Delivered by East Coast College.

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Offshore wind control room - level 3

Supporting those working in the renewables sector to upskill for control operation and team management. Delivered by East Coast College.

Technical engineering - level 3

A course for individuals who are re-entering the workforce after a break, seeking entry-level positions in engineering sectors. Delivered by Equal Engineers.

Welding - level 3

Intensive training course giving you the skills, confidence and essential certificates to aid your career in welding/engineering. Delivered by East Coast College.

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HGV and logistics programmes

HGV Driver C - level 2

Equip yourself or your employees with the skills and knowledge required to operate heavy goods vehicles safely and efficiently. Delivered by HGVC Services

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International freight forwarding - level 3

Provides a comprehensive introduction to freight forwarding and customs essentials. Delivered by TRS Training.

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Warehousing and logistics - level 3

Training in warehousing and logistics, including certified Counterbalance Forklift and Reach truck training. Delivered by ACE.

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Leadership and management programmes

Carbon reporting manager - level 4

For aspiring leaders who wish to contribute to, or enhance, their organisation's carbon reporting and Net Zero strategy. Delivered by Estu.

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First steps into management in care - level 3

This course is designed to support care workers who want to take their first step to move into a team leader/management role. Delivered by Get Set UK.

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Leadership and management - level 3 and 5

The outcome for both programmes will equip learners with Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) Award qualification. Delivered by Turning Factor.

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Sustainable business manager - level 5

Gain knowledge and skills to apply sustainable practices across your business and deliver your organisational goals. Delivered by Estu.

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Understanding sustainability in management - level 3

This programme will give you a foundation of environmental and sustainability knowledge. Delivered by West Suffolk College.

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Arboriculture and woodland restoration programmes

Fast track to Arboriculture - level 2

Acquire the essential skills and knowledge for employment in forestry and related industries, gaining the relevant tickets. Delivered by Suffolk New College.

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Woodland restoration - level 2

On successful completion, you will have all the necessary skills and tickets to work and manage a woodland. Delivered by City College Norwich.

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Our success stories

Read about learners who have completed Skills Bootcamps and how they've impacted them and their careers.

Growing new skills for hospitality employees

Katie Bowes from Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park in Suffolk recently completed training ‘Practical Horticulture Skills’ deepening her knowledge, broadening her...

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Free engineering Skills Bootcamps helping people find manufacturing jobs

East Coast College has launched an 11-week course to bridge the technical skills gap in the engineering sector.

How Skills Bootcamps can help managers become better leaders

Care home manager Tom Greenhill has endorsed Skills Bootcamps after he and a colleague honed their leadership and management abilities on a 16-week course delivered...

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Skills Bootcamp gives property firm's web developer code for success

Residential and lettings business Spicerhaart upskilled an employee in web development through a Skills Bootcamp course delivered by Netmatters.

Discover why age is no barrier to learning and career growth

Le-Anne Burman from IKON Training has boosted her career with a Level 5 qualification in digital marketing thanks to Skills Bootcamps.

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Building a new construction business with Skills Bootcamps

HXBL’s CAD for Construction Skills Bootcamp has helped Steve Huxley reboot his career designing construction projects.

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Norfolk training provider is driving careers in the logistics sector

Norfolk training provider Action Community Enterprises is helping to address labour shortages in the logistics sector with Skills Bootcamps focused on warehouses...

Climbing new career heights on Suffolk New College's Skills Bootcamps

Arts graduate and postal worker Tara Wood is moving into arboriculture thanks to Suffolk New College’s Skills Bootcamps.

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Discover the full flavour of digital marketing with Skills Bootcamps

Digital marketer Aynsley Evoli is full of praise for the LEP’s Skills Bootcamps after she secured a professional qualification thanks to a course delivered by...

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Amanda unlocks her leadership potential with free Skills Bootcamp

Ambitious for your future? Wondering how to strengthen your CV? Read about Amanda Warman’s Skills Bootcamps experience for the inspiration you need to succeed in...

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Retrofit your career with fully funded Skills Bootcamps

Sophia Gentile, one of the first women in the East of England’s retrofit industry, has developed her skills further thanks to one of the fully funded Skills...

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Lucrative digital skills can be learned through free skills bootcamps

Lucrative digital skills such as coding, web development and digital marketing can be learned through free Skills Bootcamps courses.

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