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.

The courses:

• cover a variety of skills that are currently in-demand
• last up to 16 weeks
• are fully funded

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

You can attend bootcamps for various industries:

• engineering
• construction
• creative (film, TV and gaming)
• digital
• agriculture
• leadership and management

We will add more information about the bootcamps when it is available.

View the current bootcamps below.

This programme is an excellent choice for starting a career in the growing and dynamic field of IT security.

You will be able to work towards globally-recognised certifications.

Register for our upcoming Cyber Security Skills Bootcamp.

Location Managers are responsible for finding and securing suitable locations for TV and film productions.

This includes:

• identifying potential locations
• negotiating fees
• getting permits and licenses
• coordinating with the production team to ensure it meets their needs

The training will be practical and feature case studies, exercises and real scenarios including visits to sites.

Register for our upcoming Location Manager Bootcamp.

A Third Assistant Director is also known as a '3rd AD'.

The 'Becoming a 3rd AD' Bootcamp is suitable for people in the film and TV industry with at least 1 year of experience as a Set Production Assistant or Runner.

The bootcamp covers:

• regulations
• communications on-set
• working with Supporting Artists
• sustainable productions
• managing a freelance career

Register for our upcoming 3rd Assistant Director Bootcamp.

This course is for anyone who wants to transition to a Production Manager role.

The training covers:

• budgeting
• scheduling
• negotiation
• health and safety
• safeguarding and child licencing
• managing people
• copyright
• procurement
• working as a freelancer

After completing the the Skills Bootcamp, you will be added to our Talent Pool, and we will give you ongoing support for employment in film and television.

Register for our upcoming Production Manager Bootcamp.

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.

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.