Skills Bootcamps
Looking to upskill, change careers, or return to work? Skills Bootcamps are a fantastic way to gain valuable industry-specific skills that local employers are actively looking for.
Boost your career with flexible and free Skills Bootcamps
Skills Bootcamps are flexible courses, lasting up to 16 weeks, designed for adults aged 19 and over who are employed, self-employed, or exploring a new direction.
Whether you want to improve your technical skills, develop your communication skills, or grow as a leader, we have a Skills Bootcamp to support your next step.
Why start a Skills Bootcamp?
Developed in partnership with local and national employers, each course is focused on building real-world skills that match today’s workforce needs, including interpersonal skills, leadership skills, problem solving, and sector-specific technical knowledge.
Gain the skills you need to impress and progress in your current organisation.
Secure a brand-new job in a growing industry, like data analysis or electric vehicles.
Progress onto an exciting accelerated apprenticeship that will open entirely new options for you.
Build your professional network and meet like-minded individuals keen to succeed in industry.
What are Skills Bootcamps?
In short, a Skills Bootcamp is a flexible course, lasting up to 16 weeks, for adults aged 19 and over who are either employed, self-employed, looking to upskill, or returning to work.
They have been designed for adults, offering a pathway to employment, upskilling in an existing role, or a complete career change.
They provide access to in-demand sector specific skills training and provide a guaranteed job interview on completion.
Courses on offer
Leadership & Management: Step into leadership with confidence. Perfect for anyone looking to build their leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Business & Administration: Master the skills employers value most. These courses focus on organisation, communication, and professionalism, helping you thrive in office environments and beyond.
Data & Digital: Get ahead in one of the world’s fastest-growing sectors. From data analysis to digital tools, these Bootcamps teach essential technical skills to help you stand out.
Health & Social Care: Make a difference in your community. These Bootcamps introduce you to core areas of care, the principles of basic life support, understanding roles and professional boundries, and best practices for delivering high-quality care.
Construction & Engineering: Build a better future. Gain the practical, hands-on technical skills needed in these vital industries while also strengthening teamwork, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
Information for Employers
Employer-led learning: Guided Learning Hours (GLH) focused on skills and knowledge identified as necessary for the business, delivered over a maximum of 16 weeks.
Customised training packages: We can create a bespoke training programme tailored to the specific needs of the employer or sector.
The qualification: Most components of the training align with Level 3-Level 5 qualifications.
No cost for recruiting employers: Employers who hire individuals who have completed a Skills Bootcamp incur no costs.
Employer contribution for existing employees: Employers who want to use Skills Bootcamps to train their existing employees must contribute to the cost of training:
- Employers with less than 250 employees = 10% employer contribution
- Employers with more than 250 employees = 30% employer contribution.
Benefits to Business
of UK Workers say they are not fully prepared for the future of work.
of UK businesses report a skills shortage in 2024; an all-time high.
Skills Bootcamp places are available for those 19+ across the country.
The flexibility of studying at home with the support of a specialist tutor. We offer a wide range of nationally recognised courses.
Whether you’d like to learn something new, develop your skills further, or simply indulge in a hobby, we have a lot to offer!
At University Centre Somerset (UCS), we’re breaking the boundaries of traditional higher education.