Enrol in a Skills Bootcamp
Skills Bootcamps are free, practical and engaging short courses to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed by employers so that you can progress your career or get your ideal job in a growing industry.
About the courses
The courses:
- cover a variety of skills that are currently in-demand
- last up to 16 weeks
- are fully funded
Why you should consider a Skills Bootcamp
You should consider a Skills Bootcamp if you want to:
- grow your career prospects
- strengthen your knowledge or progress to a senior role
- make a change to an exciting new industry or role in Buckinghamshire
- boost your business
Register your interest
You can attend bootcamps for various industries:
- construction
- creative (film, TV and gaming)
- digital
- leadership and management
- green skills
- education and early life
- catering and hospitality
We will add more information about the bootcamps when it becomes available.
View the current bootcamps on offer below:
This Skills Bootcamps is for people with some experience of working as a Set PA or Runner, who want to move into AD roles
The training covers:
- key regulations
- communications on-set
- working with Supporting Artists
- sustainable production
- managing a freelance career
Register your interest here Becoming a 3rd AD – All Spring Media
This Skills Bootcamp is designed for aspiring AI professionals, UX designers, developers, and digital creatives who want to combine technical AI capability with user-centred design approaches. No prior coding experience is required, though familiarity with digital tools is beneficial.
The training covers:
- The fundamentals of artificial intelligence and the importance of user-centred design
- How to code in Python and use common AI libraries
- End-to-end machine learning workflows
- Methods to ensure AI solutions are ethical, transparent, and inclusive
- How to apply design thinking to real-world AI projects
- How to build a professional-grade portfolio and prepare for recognised certification
Register your interest here Opportunities Workshop
Check if you are eligible
You may be eligible for Skills Bootcamps if you are:
- over 19 years old
- a UK resident
- keen to learn
Businesses may also wish to participate in Skills Bootcamps if there is a skills gap in your workforce.
For full eligibility criteria, view the Skills Bootcamps eligibility guidance.
Email us if you are unsure about your eligibility.
Further information
For more information about Skills Bootcamps, email [email protected].
Skills Bootcamps are part of the Government’s Levelling-Up agenda and Lifetime Skills Guarantee programme. They are overseen and funded by the Department for Education. For more information on the Government programme, view the Skills Bootcamp guidance page on GOV.UK.