Skills Bootcamps for small business founders
Learn new skills to start and grow your business
Skills Bootcamps offer a valuable opportunity for small businesses to sharpen their competitive edge. These short, flexible training courses allow founders to address skills gaps within their current workforce and ensure that their employees stay ahead of the latest industry trends.
If you're looking for practical, industry-specific skills that you can use straight away, a Skills Bootcamp could be just what you're looking for.
Why choose a Skills Bootcamp?
Completing a Skills Bootcamp can turbo-charge your small business. You'll learn from industry professionals and get to know other small business owners facing similar challenges.
Typically lasting less than 16 weeks, many are part-time and online, with flexible options including evening and weekend classes, so you can participate without major disruption to your business schedule.
They are also backed by the Mayor of London and the UK Government, with up to 90% of the training costs covered for small businesses. Some bootcamps are also available free of charge to sole traders.
Find the right Skills Bootcamp for you
Waltham Forest College
Skills bootcamp: Entrants to social care
Start or enhance your career in one of London’s most rewarding sectors.
StaffPower Group
Skills bootcamp: Construction and retrofit
Bootcamps to support London's SMEs to upskill their workforce and for self-employed individuals.
Learnmore Network Limited
Skills bootcamp: Manager in training
A nine-week programme to help business owners in the care and hospitality sectors step up with confidence.
Waltham Forest College
Skills bootcamp: Entrants to social care
Start or enhance your career in one of London’s most rewarding sectors.
StaffPower Group
Skills bootcamp: Construction and retrofit
Bootcamps to support London's SMEs to upskill their workforce and for self-employed individuals.
Learnmore Network Limited
Skills bootcamp: Manager in training
A nine-week programme to help business owners in the care and hospitality sectors step up with confidence.
Another Avenue (Fearless Adventures Academy)
Skills bootcamp: Digital marketing
Open to anyone looking to upskill, switch careers or grow their business.
Estu Global Ltd
Skills bootcamp: Operationalising AI
Al is reshaping every industry. Yet most SMEs still lack the confidence and structure to act decisively.
Construction Helpline
Skills bootcamp: Level 2 carpentry skills
For construction labourers and experienced carpenter looking to upskill and get a formal qualification.
Discover more opportunities to upskill for your business
Can't see the right Skills Bootcamp for you, or want to take your training even further?
Grow London Local offers a wide range of free, flexible upskilling courses and training for you and your employees, from apprenticeships to vocational technical qualifications (VTQs) and T Levels.
Discover the best courses to develop your skills and expand your knowledge without putting your business on hold.
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