SKILLS BOOTCAMPS IN HERTFORDSHIRE

Skills Bootcamps are flexible courses of up to 16 weeks for Hertfordshire's businesses and residents, offering a great way to gain new skills and fast track futures.

Scroll down for the full course list by sector below and sign up direct via the external course links. Alternatively get in touch and one of our skills advisers will contact you.

  1. Sustainable Business Manager

    Course provider: ESTU

    Module highlights: For managers and leaders charged with implementing organisational sustainability strategy. For organisations with a strategy in place requiring wider adoption. What are the large and smaller gains? Are behaviours changing day to day? Do people know what they should be doing – do they feel empowered to bring in change? Delivered through live online sessions, expert masterclasses, case studies and trainer-led communication workshops. You will explore best practice when incorporating sustainable solutions and examine communication tools and techniques to enhance personal effectiveness and accelerate organisational change.

    Sign up link: Skills Bootcamps — Estu

     

    CUSTOMER SUCCESS MANAGER

    Course provider: ESTU

    Module highlights: Over 10 weeks, you will develop the skills needed to maximise the value of customer relationships and propositions that support growth. Identify and act on opportunities to innovate your organisation’s interactions with customers and develop new working practices, processes, products or services. Your experience will be delivered through a blend of live online sessions, expert masterclasses, case studies and trainer-led workshops.

    Sign up link: Skills Bootcamps — Estu

     

    Digital Skills

    Course provider: Oaklands Training and Development

    Module highlights: This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills in understanding digital marketing. The course includes marketing fundamentals, digital marketing, data management, communication and content, skills and tools including AI, and a project.

    Sign up link: Skills Bootcamps

     

    Leading a Mentally Healthy Workplace

    Course provider: Unique Training Solutions

    Module highlights: The learning experience is engaging, hands on, and directly applicable to real work scenarios in relation to mental health support needs, 
    encountered in workplace settings

    Sign up link: leading-a-mentally-healthy-workplace-skills-programme.pdf

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    Business Skills For a Successful Construction Firm

    Course provider: HBXL Skills Academy

    Module highlights: Want consistent, sustainable profit? Does it feel like 2 steps forward, 3 steps back? This course comes at just the right time. The construction industry is in a challenging economic period. The course is devoted to advice, tips and training on the important practical issues any owner or manager has to deal with. Discover what’s currently holding you back. Understand what it takes to run an efficient, healthy, effective business.

    Sign up link: https://skillsacademy.hbxl.co.uk/course/business-skills-bootcamp-construction/

     

    Estimating Skills For a Thriving Construction Firm

    Course provider: HBXL Skills Academy

    Module highlights: Want to improve the accuracy of your estimating? Want the professional advice of experts in their field? As well as learning to use industry-leading software to produce high quality customer quotations, you’ll be taught about best practice when it comes to profit margins and overheads, contracts, deposits and stage payments.

    Sign up link: https://skillsacademy.hbxl.co.uk/course/estimating-skills-bootcamp-construction/

     

    CAD For Construction

    Course provider: HBXL Skills Academy

    Module highlights: Want to gain skills in CAD drawing specifically for construction? Want to be able to produce building regulation quality building plans and elevations? You’ll be taught by experts in their field and complete the course with new or improved skills. This is an exciting opportunity to learn to draw houses, extensions and lofts under the supervision of a supportive, friendly team of tutors.

    Sign up link: https://skillsacademy.hbxl.co.uk/course/cad-skills-bootcamp-construction/

     

  3. Childminder

    Course provider: Oaklands Training and Development

    Module highlights: This course equips learners with the skills and knowledge to start a self-employed childminding business. It covers safeguarding, SEND, paediatric first aid, food hygiene, child development, mental health, speech and communication, and business startup.

    Sign up link: Skills Bootcamps

     

    SEN Coordinator Skills Bootcamp

    Course provider: Realise 

    Module highlights: Become a qualified SEN Coordinator (SENCO) for your nursery setting and support SEND children and their families. With up to 90% funding available, this is a great opportunity for nurseries to upskill their staff for a fraction of the cost.

    Sign up link: SEN Coordinator Skills Bootcamp

     

    Skills Bootcamps for new careers in early years

    Course provider: Realise 

    Module highlights: This early years Skills Bootcamp is funded and linked to paid roles. It’s a chance to get the skills that employers are looking for, before being introduced to a nursery near you. 'Accelerate into early years’ is our Skills Bootcamp – a short course specially designed to help people upskill, find a job, and start earning.

    Sign up link: Skills bootcamps for new careers in early years - Realise

     

    Early Years

    Course provider: Step2Skills 

    Module highlights: Passionate about working with young children and looking to start or advance your career in Early Years education?

    We've got fully funded Early Years Bootcamps designed to equip you with everything you need to thrive in this rewarding field.

    Sign up link: Apply for Early Years Skills Bootcamp

     

    Health & Social Care (Starting from July 2025)

    Course provider: Step2Skills 

    Module highlights: Passionate about making a difference in people's lives and looking to start or advance your career in Health and Social Care?

    Join this Skills Bootcamps designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in this vital sector.

    Sign up link: Apply for Social Care Skills Bootcamp in July 2025

     

    Supported Employment Advisor (Starting in October 2025)

    Course provider: Step2Skills 

    Module highlights: Are you passionate about helping individuals with disabilities, neurodivergence, or other disadvantages find meaningful employment?

    Learn the necessary skills and knowledge to help you thrive as a support employment advisor.

    Sign up link: Apply for the Employment Advisor Skills Bootcamp in October 2025

  4. Engineering

    Course provider: Oaklands Training and Development

    Module highlights: This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills in understanding the available pathways within Engineering.

    The course includes an introduction to engineering principles, engineering in mechanical, electrical, software and programming, innovation and design thinking, skills development, real-world engineering projects and career preparation.

    Sign up link: Skills Bootcamps

     

    Rail Track Operative (Network Rail) / Skilled Plate Layer (London Underground)

    Course provider: Oaklands Training and Development

    Module highlights: These courses equip learners with the knowledge and skills in understanding the role of a Skilled Track Operative working on the overground lines. The course includes manual handling, track induction, emergency first aid, powered plant and small tools, and personal track safety.

    Please Note: Learners will need to be able to travel regularly to Canning Town, London where most of the training will be held. Learners will also need to pass a Medical & Drugs and Alcohol screening.

    Sign up link: Skills Bootcamps

     

  5. CUSTOMER SUCCESS MANAGER

    Course provider: ESTU

    Module highlights: Over 10 weeks, you will develop the skills needed to maximise the value of customer relationships and propositions that support growth, identify and act on opportunities to innovate your organisation’s interactions with customers and develop new working practices, processes, products or services. Your experience will be delivered through a blend of live online sessions, expert masterclasses, case studies and trainer-led workshops.

    More Info: Here

    Sign up link: Skills Bootcamps — Estu

     

    Digital Skills

    Course provider: Oaklands Training and Development

    Module highlights: This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills in understanding digital marketing. The course includes marketing fundamentals, digital marketing, data management, communication and content, skills and tools including AI, and a project.

    Sign up link: Skills Bootcamps

    Moving Up to 2nd Assistant Director

    Course provider: All Spring Media

    Module highlights: This course is designed to help 3rd Assistant Directors and Set Production Assistants step up to the role of 2nd Assistant Director.

    Sign up link: Poster

    Production Assistant

    Course provider: All Spring media

    Module highlights: The Skills Bootcamp is a funded industry training programme based in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. The training will equip participants with the knowledge and skills required for a career in the Film and TV industry. Trainees will benefit from our continuing support and mentorship throughout and beyond the programme.

    Sign up link: Skills Bootcamp for Production Assistants - Projects and Training

    Skills Bootcamp in Event Management for Stage and Screen

    Course provider: Academy of Live Technology

    Module highlights: The Events Management online short course will teach you the intricacies of managing live events, from strategic planning to execution. You'll gain skills in all key areas critical to the success of any event including:

    • Event Management & Business
    •  Stage, Production & Tour Management  
    • Festival Stage Management  
    • Event Logistics
    • Production Planning
    • Regulations, Guidance & Standards  
    • Project Management

     

    Sign up link: Event Management (Hertfordshire) | Academy of Live Technology

    Skills Bootcamp in Technical Productions in Stage and Screen

    Course provider: Academy of Live Technology

    Module highlights: On the Technical Production Skills Bootcamp (delivered in-person), you’ll get your hands on all the latest kit used in professional event production. You’ll gain practical skills in all key areas including:

    • Lighting Design & Operation
    • Live Sound Engineering
    • Rigging & Event Safety
    • Production Planning
    • Event Logistics
    • Regulations, Guidance & Standards  

    Sign up link: Technical Production (Hertfordshire) | Academy of Live Technology

    CAD for Creative Industries

    Course provider: Academy of Live Technology

    Module highlights: Intro to technical drawing and digital modelling for production, theatre and stage.

    Sign up link: FIND OUT MORE

    Content Creation

    Course provider: Academy of Live Technology

    Module highlights: Focused on digital design tools, motion graphics, video editing and AI.

    Sign up link: FIND OUT MORE

     

  6. Land Management & Arboriculture

    Course provider: Oaklands and Training Development

    Module highlights: This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills in understanding the role of a Landscape & Environment Operative, and an Arborist. The course includes benefits and insights working within the sector.

    Sign up link: Skills Bootcamps

     

    Sustainable Business Manager

    Course provider: ESTU

    Module highlights: For managers and leaders charged with implementing organisational sustainability strategy. For organisations with a strategy in place requiring wider adoption. What are the large and smaller gains? Are behaviours changing day to day? Do people know what they should be doing – do they feel empowered to bring in change? Delivered through live online sessions, expert masterclasses, case studies and trainer-led communication workshops. You will explore best practice when incorporating sustainable solutions and examine communication tools and techniques to enhance personal effectiveness and accelerate organisational change.

    Sign up link: Brochure

     

    Carbon Reporting Manager

    Course provider: ESTU

    Module highlights: Aligned to CMI Level 4 Award in Management and Leadership,  this programme enables managers, aspiring employees,  advocates and champions to effectively contribute to their  organisation’s Net Zero delivery and grow their careers in the new  green economy.  Learners develop an understanding of the existing and approaching legislative requirements around Net Zero, with a view to utilising carbon reporting tools and techniques required to measure organisational emissions.  Applying content delivered through live online sessions, expert masterclasses, case studies, tutorial support and trainer-led communication workshops, learners will immediately be able to start instilling and incorporating sustainable practices.

    Sign up link: Brochure

     

    DEA/Retrofit Assessor

    Course provider: Retrofit Academy

    Module highlights: Train as a Domestic Energy Assessor and a Retrofit Assessor.

    Sign up link: Funded Retrofit Training and Qualifications - Hertfordshire

     

    Retrofit Coordinator

    Course provider: Retrofit Academy

    Module highlights: Retrofit coordinators manage the PAS 2035 process throughout a project. They are critical for ensuring compliance with procurement, specification and delivery of all measures in domestic retrofit projects.

    Sign up link: Funded Retrofit Training and Qualifications - Hertfordshire

     

    Retrofit and Domestic Energy Assessor

    Course provider: Retrofit Academy

    Module highlights: A domestic energy assessor (DEA) is a professional who conducts energy assessments and produces energy performance certificates (EPCs) for residential properties. Retrofit Assessors visit properties and carry out full property surveys. This dual qualification program will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to assess a home’s energy efficiency, provide recommendations for improving its energy performance, and includes full accreditation on graduation as a Retrofit Assessor!

    Sign up link: Funded Retrofit Training and Qualifications - Hertfordshire

     

    Air Source Heat Pumps Skills Bootcamp

    Course provider: Oaklands College

    Module highlights: 

    As part of the course which would be fully funded for self-employed individuals or co-funded by employers, they will complete many accredited qualifications such as:

    • WRAS (Water Regulations)
    • Unvented HWSS (Hot Water Safety Systems)
    • Installation, Commissioning and Servicing of Air Source Heat Pumps
    • Level 2 Award in Retrofit
    • Energy Efficiency

    Sign up link: Flyer

  7. Leading a Mentally Healthy Workplace

    Course provider: Unique Training Solutions

    Module highlights: The learning experience is engaging, hands on, and directly applicable to real work scenarios in relation to mental health support needs, encountered in workplace settings

    Sign up link: leading-a-mentally-healthy-workplace-skills-programme.pdf

    Mental Health Peer Support Worker

    Course provider: Unique Training Solutions

    Module highlights: This programme is designed for people with lived experience of mental health challenges, whether they are currently employed and seeking to advance their careers, or unemployed and aiming to enter the mental health sector. The programme aims to empower participants to learn how to effectively support others facing similar challenges, drawing on their own experiences, equipping them with valuable skills to assist others in their recovery journeys. By offering tailored guidance, resources, and networking opportunities, the programme provides the necessary tools, knowledge and support needed to successfully navigate the job market and pursue meaningful employment opportunities in the mental health field.

    Sign up link: mental-health-peer-support-worker-programme.pdf

     

  8. Festival & Live Event Crewing

    Course provider: Academy of Live Technology

    Module highlights: Hands-on training for backstage roles across music, theatre, sports and events.

    Sign up link: FIND OUT MORE

    Skills Bootcamp in Event Management for Stage and Screen

    Course provider: Academy of Live Technology

    Module highlights: The Events Management online short course will teach you the intricacies of managing live events, from strategic planning to execution. You'll gain skills in all key areas critical to the success of any event including:

    • Event Management & Business
    •  Stage, Production & Tour Management  
    • Festival Stage Management  
    • Event Logistics
    • Production Planning
    • Regulations, Guidance & Standards  
    • Project Management

    Sign up link: Event Management (Hertfordshire) | Academy of Live Technology

    LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN SPECTATOR SAFETY FOR SUPERVISORS

    Course provider: NGTC Group

    Module highlights: The Event Safety Future Leaders Skills Bootcamp is tailored for those aiming to secure supervisory or managerial roles in event safety. Upon successful completion, you’ll possess the qualifications to excel in event safety management, ensuring the well-being of attendees and staff. You will enhance your skills in planning, coordinating, and delivering safe events in line with industry regulations and best practices. This qualification equips you to oversee event safety teams, manage risk, and respond to emergencies. It also opens doors to careers in event security and management.

    Sign up link: Skills Bootcamp – Event Safety Future Leaders | NGTC Group Training

     

    SIA Door Supervisor Course 

    Course provider: NGTC Group

    Module highlights: The Introduction to Private Security Skills Bootcamp is tailored for individuals aspiring to secure frontline roles in the private security sector. Upon successful completion, you will possess the qualifications and licenses required to excel in private security operations, ensuring the safety and protection of people, property, and assets. This programme enhances your skills in risk management, incident response, and maintaining security in compliance with industry regulations and best practices. It equips you to work effectively within security teams, manage critical situations, and adapt to dynamic environments. This bootcamp covers for a multitude of private security jobs including static guarding; retail security; working on licensed premises; door supervision; mobile patrol and event security.

    Sign up link: Skills Bootcamp – Introduction to Private Security (SIA Door Supervisor) | NGTC Group Training