Skills Bootcamps Courses

If you are an adult (aged 19+), live in London and want to enter employment, upskill or change careers, then our Skills Bootcamps are for you!

What are Skills Bootcamps?

Skills Bootcamps are short, intensive training programmes designed to help adults build practical, job-ready skills that employers need right now. They are flexible, sector-focused courses (typically lasting up to 16 weeks) that can help you move into a new career, progress in your current role, or gain new responsibilities at work. Skills Bootcamps are developed with employers, and for learners looking for work, they include clear progression routes into jobs, and you will be offered a guaranteed interview.

At Capital City College, we currently offer five Skills Bootcamps:

• Blade Repair Technician (Green Construction – Level 2) — 5 weeks minimum, 141 Guided learning hours
• Entry to Wind Power (Green Construction – Level 2) — 5 weeks minimum, 173 Guided learning hours
• Healthy Plate Healthy Planet (Hospitality – Level 2) — 6 weeks minimum, 100 Guided learning hours
• Retrofit and Domestic Energy Assessment (Green Construction – Level 3) — 5 weeks minimum, 175 Guided learning hours
• IT Support with Cyber Security (ICT – Level 3) — 11 weeks minimum, 300 Guided learning hours

Who can apply for Skills Bootcamps?

Funding: These Skills Bootcamps are funded by the Mayor of London and the Department for Education, as part of the national Skills for Life campaign.

Cost and eligibility:

• Free for eligible Londoners aged 19+ who live in Greater London and are not being funded through their employer.
  • Age requirement: 19+
  • Residency: Must live in London.
  • Employment status: Open to employed, self-employed, unemployed, or returning to work.
  • Must have the right to work in the UK, the right to live in the UK, and not currently be in full-time education.
  • Must be able to attend the course full-time.

Multiple start dates are available. Please see individual course pages for more information and contact us to arrange enrolment.

What will I gain from a Skills Bootcamp?

On a Skills Bootcamp course, you will have access to in-demand sector-specific skills training and get a guaranteed job interview on completion.

In addition to technical training, you will also receive guidance on entering professional working environments to fully prepare you for new roles.