Lancashire Skills Bootcamps
Change your career in 16 weeks or less with one of our Skills Bootcamps, with a GUARANTEED job interview when you finish.
Skills Bootcamps in Lancashire
Skills Bootcamps are intensive and flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector specific skills and fast track to an interview with a local employer.
Designed with employers, participants will gain the in-demand skills to move into or progress in their chosen sector. Participants will be offered a GUARANTEED job interview upon completion.
Fully-funded for Individuals
Skills Bootcamps are fully-funded by the Department for Education for individuals.
Eligibility
You may be eligible to join a Skills Bootcamp in Lancashire if you:
- Are aged 19 or over
- Live in Lancashire, including Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool*
- Have lived in the UK for 3 or more years, or you are a qualifying refugee
- Can commit the time to complete, and have a real desire to increase your earnings
*Don’t live in Lancashire? Take a look at the List of Skills Bootcamps on Gov.uk, and find out why Lancashire is such a great place to live and work.
For Employers
Ease your recruitment challenges by employing a Skills Bootcamp graduate. Graduates are self-motivated, driven and have recently acquired skills to apply in your business or organisation. For more information, please contact us and we will help match you to a suitable Skills Bootcamp training partner.
You can also upskill your existing staff with a modest contribution – just 10% for SMEs and 30% for larger employers.
For more support in recruitment and upskilling sign the Lancashire Skills Pledge, and one of our expert team members will be in touch to help you explore the programmes and initiatives which would best help your business.
Forthcoming Skills Bootcamps
We have a selection of Skills Bootcamps starting in Lancashire as early as April. For more information on a particular Skills Bootcamp please visit the training provider’s website.
We regularly update our range of Skills Bootcamps. Follow us on LinkedIn, X or Facebook to find out when new programmes are launched.
Construction
| Skills Bootcamp | Training Provider | Location | Next Planned Start Date | More Info & Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management | Construction Helpline | Online | January 2025 | More Info & Apply |
| Construction Site Manager | SB Skills | Burscough | Monthly Starts | More Info & Apply |
| Excavator | SB Skills | Burscough | Monthly Starts | More Info & Apply |
| Occupational Works Supervision | Construction Helpline | Online | January 2025 | More Info & Apply |
| Roller Dumper | SB Skills | Burscough | Monthly Starts | More Info & Apply |
| Streetworks | SB Skills | Burscough | Monthly Starts | More Info & Apply |
| Telehandler | SB Skills | Burscough | Monthly Starts | More Info & Apply |
| Civil Engineering & Groundworks | Construction Skills People | Lancashire | January 2025 | More Info & Apply |
| Skilled Rail Track Operative | Back2Work Complete Training | Salford | Monthly starts | More Info & Apply |
Logistics
| Skills Bootcamp | Training Provider | Location | Next Planned Start Date | More Info & Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HGV | Transport Training Academy | Burnley | Monthly Starts | More Info & Apply |
| HGV Cat C to C+E | Ultima Skills Ltd | Preston | Monthly starts | Coming Soon |
| International Freight | TRS Training Ltd | Online | Monthly starts | More Info & Apply |
| HGV Cat C to C+E | TRS Training Ltd | Knowsley | Monthly starts | More Info & Apply |
| Warehouse & Storage FLT | SB Skills | Burscough | Monthly Starts | More Info & Apply |
| Warehouse & Storage FLT | Transport Training Academy | Burnley | 13th January & 24th February 2025 | More Info & Apply |
Leadership
| Skills Bootcamp | Training Provider | Location | Next Planned Start Date | More Info & Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cultural Leadership | Blackpool & The Fylde College | Blackpool | Jan 2025 | More Info & Apply |
| Developing Leaders and Managers | Burnley College | Burnley | 28th January 2025 | More Info & Apply |
| Leadership & Management in H&SC | Community CVS | Blackburn | January start | More Info & Apply |
| Project Management | AMS Talent Lab | Online | 27thJanuary 2025 | More Info & Apply |
Green Energy and Sustainability
| Skills Bootcamp | Training Provider | Location | Next Planned Start Date | More Info & Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destination Green (unemployed) | UK Skills Academy | Blackburn | Monthly starts | More Info & Apply |
| Heat Pumps Maintenance | Hybrid Tec Services | Rochdale / Aintree | Monthly starts | More Info & Apply |
| Heat Pump Installation | Hybrid Tec Services | Rochdale | Monthly starts | More Info & Apply |
| Retrofit Advisor | UK Skills Academy | Lancashire | Monthly starts | More Info & Apply |
Digital
| Skills Bootcamp | Training Provider | Location | Next Planned Start Date | More Info & Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Analysis | Code Nation | Online | Monthly starts | More Info & Apply |
| Data Analysis | P34B LTD | Online/Adlington | Monthly Starts | More Info & Apply |
| Digital Marketing | Enterprise4All | Online | February 2025 | More Info & Apply |
| IT Support Technician | Code Nation | Online | Monthly starts | More Info & Apply |
| MS Power Platform & Process Automation | Code Nation | Online | 13th January 2025 | More Info & Apply |
| Software Development with Python & AI | Code Nation | Online | Monthly starts | More Info & Apply |
Engineering & Manufacturing
| Skills Bootcamp | Training Provider | Location | Next Planned Start Date | More Info & Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electric & Hybrid Vehicles | Blackburn College | Blackburn | January 2025 | More Info & Apply |
| Introduction to 3D Printing, 3D CAD and Digital Manufacturing | 3D 360 | Preston | Monthly starts | More Info & Apply |
| Telecoms and Fibre | Community Links | Blackpool | February 2025 | More Info & Apply |
| Telecoms Engineer | Aim2Learn | Preston | Monthly starts | More Info & Apply |
Healthcare and Education
| Skills Bootcamp | Training Provider | Location | Next Planned Start Date | More Info & Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Years | Realise Learning & Employment | Online | Monthly Starts | More Info & Apply |
| Education, Health & Social Care | Alphabet Training | Online/Blackburn | 10th February 2025 | More Info & Apply |
| Early Years | Alphabet Training | Online | 3 Feb 2025 | More Info & Apply |
| Pharmacy | Skills4Pharmacy | Online | 13th January 2025 | More Info & Apply |
Business and Marketing
| Skills Bootcamp | Training Provider | Location | Next Planned Start Date | More Info & Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Marketing | Alphabet Training | Online/Blackburn | 13th January 2025 | More Info & Apply |
| International Trade | Lancs Chambers of Commerce | Lancashire East/West | 25 January 2025 | More Info & Apply |
| Digital Marketing | The Small Business Academy | Coming Soon | 25 January 2025 | More Info & Apply |
Other ways to boost your skills
Any adult can also study for their English and/or maths GCSE or a Functional Skills qualification for free if they don’t already have them. And adults with no or low digital skills can take Essential Digital Skills qualifications for free. Your employees can find a maths, English or digital skills course in your local area through the National Careers Service website: nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
The Skills Toolkit is also available as a resource to share with your staff. The Skills Toolkit is an online platform giving access to free, high quality digital, numeracy and employability courses to help people build up their skills, progress in work and boost job prospects. It is open to every one . The Skills Toolkit features more than 70 courses designed by leading businesses and educational institutions including Amazon Web Services, Cisco, FutureLearn , Lloyds Bank, LinkedIn Learning and Microsoft, The Open University and many more. Find out more here: gov.uk/theskillstoolkit