BASINGSTOKE College of Technology has launched a suite of free short courses for adults.

The Skills Bootcamps cover a range of topics including digital marketing, finance, early years, hospitality and cyber security, and will give individuals the opportunity to develop skills that are in demand within the local area.

The courses, ranging from five-week intense courses to up to 16 weeks, start in September and are developed as part of the Lifetime Skills Guarantee, by the UK Government, in partnership with employers, providers and local authorities. The courses are delivered face-to-face by industry experts. 

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They are designed to help people enhance their skills and knowledge and lead to support upskilling within current roles and to provide better career prospects. This targeted approach aims to bridge the skills gap in the local economy and equip individuals with the qualifications employers actively seek.

Anthony Bravo, principal of BCoT, said: “We are passionate about providing an educational experience that equips all students, no matter what their age or background, with the knowledge, skills and experience to positively contribute to the growth of the region. These Skills Bootcamps will help individuals boost their careers and demonstrate our ambition to play a leading role in the delivery of sustainable education in the area.”

Skills Bootcamps are free for all individual learners. Employers can also enrol their employees, where a small contribution will be required.

The Skills Bootcamps add to the variety of education provisions available to students from North Hampshire and beyond, which also includes BTECs, T-Levels and apprenticeships.

The college also hosts the University Centre, the Green Energy Technology Centre, and a new production studio for the Creative Industries Department is due to open in September.

Visit bcot.ac.uk/skills-bootcamps to find out more.