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New Year Boost to your Career: January Skills Bootcamps in Swindon and Wiltshire

Skills Bootcamps in Swindon and Wiltshire offer free or subsidised training starting this January, providing flexible courses for individuals and businesses to gain in-demand skills in areas like cybersecurity, leadership, sustainability, and childcare.
By Tim Burghes,

Are you looking to upskill, change your career, or future-proof your expertise for today’s job market? Wiltshire Council’s Skills Bootcamps are here to help. Designed with input from local employers, these free or subsidised training programmes equip you with job-ready skills in high-demand areas—making now the perfect time to take the next step in your professional journey.

Why Choose Skills Bootcamps?

Skills Bootcamps offer flexible, intensive training in sectors critical to Swindon and Wiltshire’s economy. From Digital Cybersecurity to Leadership & Management, Sustainability to Early Years, these courses deliver practical skills to match local employer needs. By joining, you’ll gain access to job opportunities, certifications, and a network of professionals to support your career goals.

Upcoming January Courses:

Digital Core Cybersecurity (Level 3 & 4)

Start Dates: 7th January (Salisbury), 9th January (Swindon)

Provider: Whitehead Ross

Learn cutting-edge skills aligned with Cyber Essentials standards.

 

Leadership & Management (Level 3)

Start Date: 7th January (Online)

Provider: Whitehead Ross

Develop leadership strategies to inspire teams and drive organisational success.

 

Sustainability & Carbon Management (Level 3)

Start Date: Week commencing 6th January (Blended learning, Lackham Campus)

Provider: Wiltshire College

Master strategies for sustainability and carbon footprint reduction.

 

Early Years Development

Start Date: 20th January (Online or in-person)

Provider: Somerset Skills and Learning

Gain essential childcare qualifications, including paediatric first aid.

 

These bootcamps can be fully funded for individuals who are unemployed, seeking a career change, or being recruited post-bootcamp. Employers can upskill their existing workforce at a fraction of the normal cost, with contributions ranging from 10% to 30% depending on your business size.

Employers partnering with Skills Bootcamps can build a skilled, motivated workforce tailored to their needs. Whether it’s reducing recruitment costs or gaining employees ready to deliver from day one, the programme is a win-win for business growth.

How to Apply:

Spaces are open to residents from both Swindon and Wiltshire but limited, and courses begin soon! To secure your spot:

Visit: Skills Bootcamps - Work Wiltshire

Email: skillsbootcamps@wiltshire.gov.uk

Make 2025 the year you take charge of your future. Whether you’re an aspiring professional or a forward-thinking employer, Skills Bootcamps are your gateway to new opportunities.