Trainee Information and FAQ’s

The Skills Bootcamps are for adults 19+ either in work, looking for work or returning to the workforce within 12 months of leaving. You need to be a resident in Devon or Cornwall. We have made the courses as inclusive as possible in order to increase diversity

The next wave of bootcamps will be starting throughout 2025. Exact start dates vary on the number of people on each course. Fill out the form below and we will let you know exact dates.

Cyber Skills Bootcamp

The time commitment for the Cyber Bootcamp is a nine week course, divided into
weekly 2 hours tutor led sessions;

1 x 2-hour session every Monday

1 x 2-hour session every Tuesday

1 x 2-hour session every Wednesday

IT Skills Bootcamp

The time commitment for the IT Bootcamp is a 12 week course divided into 3 hours weekly tutor led sessions;

1 x 3-hour session every Monday

1 x 3-hour session every Wednesday

This means if you are employed you can still use this course to upskill whilst working.

Project Management

The time commitment for the Project Management Bootcamp is a 10 week course divided into three 2 hours weekly tutor led sessions running from 6.30pm to 8.30pm

1 x 2-hour session every Monday

1 x 2-hour session every Tuesday

1 x 2-hour session every Wednesday

This means if you are employed you can still use this course to upskill whilst working.

Once registered, we will ask you to complete an initial assessment to understand your skill level and put you forwards for an interview. Successfully interviewed trainees will be invited to join our induction day for our virtual IT Readiness, Cyber Readiness or Project Management Skills Bootcamp.

For those who aren’t employed it is free. For those that are employed there is a minimum employee contribution of 10% (£290.00). Most employers are happy for their staff to attend a course as part of upskilling in their role.

The delivery will be funded to ensure candidates access the full breadth of retraining they need to perform in their work placement.

For our Project Management Skills Bootcamp,

For those who aren’t employed it is free

For employers looking to upskill their employees are required to contribute 10% of the funding if you have 250 or less employees.

This is £240.50 excl. VAT

Employers looking to upskill their employees are required to contribute 30% of the funding if you have 251 or more employees.

This is £721.50 excl. VAT

You will be expected to attend each aspect of our training bootcamp to ensure you gain the skills you need to be successful for an interview and work placement.

All Skill Bootcamps will be delivered online.

Our IT and Cyber Skills Bootcamp use a selection of CompTIA, CertNexus and BCS international training to compliment all Skills Bootcamp courses along with industry designed personal training.

Our Project Management Skills Bootcamp uses Prince2 training to compliment the programme

IT Skills bootcamp covers all aspects of IT you will need at work. The Cyber Skills bootcamp gives you a comprehensive understanding of cyber security principles. Project Management Skillning

There is a guaranteed interview upon completion of the course. The aim of the programme is to get all successful trainees through the bootcamp and find them a workplace to lead onto employment in the region or as a remote worker to increase the opportunities available within six months of completing.