Not many UK residents know that the government offers free skills bootcamps for adults in need of upskilling and a direct path to a job.
We at Free Training Courses believe that everyone should know about the tools and resources accessible to them and with that, we’re sharing everything that you need to know about skills bootcamps in the United Kingdom – including what exactly they are, why they exist, if you are eligible, and more!
What Are Skills Bootcamps?
Skills bootcamps are free and flexible courses for adults aged 19 and above. These courses take up to 16 weeks, and mainly aim to deliver free training at levels 3-5 and level 2 in some sectors.
These training courses are for adults who are either working, unemployed, self-employed, or planning to return to work after a break.
Why Do They Exist?
Co-designed with local employers, they are created to solve skills shortages and provide job opportunities to people that need them.
It allows job seekers the opportunity to build necessary sector-specific skills based on the employers’ demands, which would then lead them to being offered a job interview with an employer upon completion.
What Courses Do They Cover?
Skills bootcamps are available in several industries, from digital courses to more technical courses, and even environmental courses too.
Here are some example industries that are covered in these skills bootcamps:
- Digital Skills
- Construction Courses
- Engineering Courses
- Green Skills
- Business Administration
- Creative Industries
- Health and Social Care
- Leadership Management
- Hospitality
- Rail
- Accelerated Apprenticeships
- HGV driving
For a complete list of courses under these industries, click here.
Who Are Eligible for Skills Bootcamps?
Eligibility criteria for skills bootcamps include the following:
- Aged 19 and above
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Living in England
Aside from these, there are further requirements set by the training provider for each course that you should also meet, including residency requirements.
How Do I Apply for Skills Bootcamps?
Now you’ve learned more about what skills bootcamps are and who are eligible to apply. If you’re interested to apply, you’re in luck because you don’t have to look further!
We exist to help connect interested applicants like you to a suitable training provider in your area that offers your preferred course. Speak to a member of our team through email or our social media channels, or simply fill in the application form on our website.
To proceed, click this link to our website and scroll all the way down until you read the text “Start Your Future Now”. Under this you’ll find our application form.
You can also head to our course page and browse through the courses that we offer.
If you’d still want to learn more or you have questions, reach out to our team and we would be happy to assist you.
