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:
The AI and User Centred Design Bootcamp is designed to provide essential skills and knowledge in the field of digital design and artificial intelligence. This course is suitable for individuals looking to enhance their expertise in these areas.
The training covers:
- foundations of AI and user centred design
- programming for AI
- machine learning workflows
- human-centred design for AI
- ethical AI and responsible innovation
- project design studio and certification preparation
Register your interest here for the AI and User Centred Design Bootcamp – Opportunities Workshop
The Location Manager is responsible for finding and securing suitable locations for television and film productions. This includes identifying potential locations, negotiating fees, obtaining permits and licenses, and coordinating with the production team to ensure that the location meets their needs.
The training covers:
- practical case studies
- exercises designed to impart necessary knowledge
- consolidating skills with real scenarios
- site visits and recces
Register your interest here for Location Manager – All Spring Media
Gain the essential skills in Production Management for Film and HETV, to manage workflows and handle the demands of production, all with expert training delivered in Chesham.
This Skills Bootcamp is for Assistant Production Coordinators/Production Coordinators with experience in Film and HETV. The training provider will consider people who can demonstrate relevant transferable skills and want to make the move into production for Film and HETV.
The training covers:
- budgeting and scheduling
- negotiation skills
- health and safety
- safeguarding and child licensing
- managing people
- copyright and intellectual property
- management skills
- resilience and wellbeing
- sustainability in production
Register your interest here for Production Manager – All Spring Media
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.