Skills Bootcamp in Digital Skills for the Workplace – West Midlands Combined Authority
- Government-Funded Training
- Future-Ready Digital Skills
- Career & Business Growth
The Skills Bootcamp in Digital Skills is a flexible, part-time programme designed to support both employers, employees and unemployed learners in building essential, real-world digital capability for today’s technology-driven workplace.
Whether you’re upskilling your workforce or upskilling yourself, this bootcamp delivers practical skills that improve productivity, collaboration, and digital confidence.
Ready to take the next step? Email: bootcamps@serco.com or complete the enquiry form
Are You An Employer, Employee Or Job Seeker?
Upskill Your Workforce with Funded Digital Training
Flexible, employer-led training designed to build digital capability across your organisation and support growth.
Key benefits for employers Investing in digital skills helps businesses become more productive, efficient and resilient.
Increase productivity and efficiency through better use of workplace digital systems
- Support digital transformation initiatives with practical, applied learning
- Improve collaboration and communication across teams using modern tools
- Strengthen cyber security awareness across your workforce
- Develop internal digital champions who can support colleagues and drive change
- Future-proof your workforce, reducing reliance on external training or contractors
Digital skills your workforce will develop See the workplace-ready skills employees will gain through the Skills Bootcamp.
Employees will learn practical skills in:
- Digital Transformation Strategy
- Workplace Digital Systems
- Microsoft Teams & Office Productivity (including AI)
- Digital Communication & Collaboration
- Digital Project Delivery
- Cloud Computing & Digital Infrastructure
- Cyber Security Awareness
- Sustainability & Responsible Technology
- Digital Champion & User Support Skills
Course format for employed learners Flexible learning designed for working professionals.
Course format for employed learners
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Commitment: 1 day per week
- Delivery: Part-time, designed to fit around business needs
Funding & employer contributions Find out if your organisation can access fully funded training.
- Employees earning under £36,126 – Free of charge
- Employees earning £36,126 or over – employer contribution required
- Contribution level depends on organisation size
Fill your job vacancies with job-ready talent Access skilled Bootcamp graduates ready to join your workforce.
We can connect you with pre-screened Bootcamp graduates who have completed industry-relevant training and meet your role requirements. In return, you offer guaranteed interviews to suitable candidates. This saves time, reduces hiring risk, and gives you access to a pipeline of skilled, motivated talent ready to contribute from day one.
Learn Digital Skills & Boost Your Career
Workplace-focused training to help you develop in-demand digital skills, build confidence and progress in your current role.
Key benefits for employees Gain the digital skills and confidence to progress your career.
Develop practical digital skills that you can apply immediately in your current role. The Skills Bootcamp is designed to help you build confidence, work more effectively with digital technologies and support your organisation’s digital transformation.
By completing the programme, you’ll be able to:
- Build practical, workplace-ready digital skills
- Increase your confidence using everyday digital tools and technologies
- Improve your productivity and efficiency at work
- Support digital change and innovation within your organisation
- Enhance your professional development and career progression
- Stay up to date with the latest workplace technologies, including AI
- Learn from experienced tutors with support throughout the programme
Digital skills you'll develop Discover the practical workplace skills you'll build throughout the Skills Bootcamp.
You’ll develop practical skills in:
- Using digital technologies to improve the way you work
- Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 and AI-powered productivity tools
- Digital communication and collaboration across teams
- Planning and delivering digital projects effectively
- Cloud technologies and modern digital workplaces
- Cyber security awareness and best practice
- Sustainable and responsible use of digital technology
- Supporting colleagues as a Digital Champion
- Applying digital skills confidently in your day-to-day role
How you'll learn Flexible learning designed to fit around your work commitments.
Designed to work around your schedule
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Time commitment: Approximately 1 day per week
- Delivery: Flexible, part-time learning with tutor support
- Study around work: Designed to fit alongside your existing role and other commitments
- Practical learning: Apply your new skills in the workplace as you progress through the programme
Course funding Find out if you can access this Skills Bootcamp free of charge.
Funding for employed learners
- Employees earning under £36,126 can access the Skills Bootcamp free of charge (subject to eligibility).
- Employees earning £36,126 or above may still be eligible, with a contribution made by their employer.
- Employer contribution levels vary depending on the size of the organisation.
- Our team can advise you and your employer on funding eligibility and any contribution requirements before you apply.
Build Digital Skills & Launch Your Career
Job-focused training designed to help you gain the practical digital skills, confidence and support needed to secure your next role.
Key benefits for unemployed job seekers Gain the skills, confidence and support to move into employment.
Develop real-world digital skills for today’s technology-driven workplace. The programme will help you become more confident using digital tools, broaden your career options and stay competitive in the job market.
By completing the programme, you’ll:
- Build practical, workplace-ready digital skills
- Increase your confidence using digital tools and technology
- Develop skills valued across a range of roles and industries
- Improve your employment and career opportunities
- Learn how digital tools can support effective workplace decisions
- Receive guidance and support throughout the programme
Digital skills you'll develop Explore the industry-relevant skills covered in the Skills Bootcamp.
You’ll develop practical skills in:
- Digital Transformation Strategy
- Workplace Digital Systems
- Microsoft Teams & Office Productivity (including AI)
- Digital Communication & Collaboration
- Digital Project Delivery
- Cloud Computing & Digital Infrastructure
- Cyber Security Awareness
- Sustainability & Responsible Technology
- Digital Champion & User Support Skills
Course format for job seekers Focused, part-time learning designed to support your move into work.
Programme details:
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Time commitment: 3 days per week
- Delivery: Online and part-time
- Support: Guidance from knowledgeable tutors and learner support teams
- Designed for: Learners developing their skills while managing job-search and personal commitments
Course funding Access the Skills Bootcamp free of charge if you meet the eligibility criteria.
The Skills Bootcamp is free for most eligible learners, giving you the opportunity to develop valuable digital skills without paying course fees.
- No course fee for eligible learners
- Funding is subject to programme eligibility
- Our team will confirm your eligibility before enrolment
Employment and interview support Put your new skills into practice and connect with participating employers.
We’ll support you as you prepare to take your next step into employment. Learners who successfully complete the programme and meet an employer’s role requirements may be introduced to participating employers offering guaranteed interviews.
Hiring? Recruit Job-Ready Digital Talent At No Cost
We can connect employers with pre-screened Skills Bootcamp graduates who have completed industry-relevant training.
In return for offering guaranteed interviews to suitable candidates, you’ll gain access to motivated learners who are ready to contribute from day one, helping you reduce recruitment time, lower hiring risk and fill current or future digital vacancies.
Interested? Email our Skills Bootcamp team at bootcamps@serco.com
Important Information
Eligibility
- Be 19 or over
- Be able to pass Level 1 English, Maths and IT assessments
- Live within the West Midlands
- Eligible to work in the UK
Bootcamp Dates
- 7th September 2026
- 21st September 2026
Take the Next Step
- Skills bootcamps
- Digital
- Price: Bootcamps are funded for most learners as long as you meet the eligibility criteria*
- Duration: 120 hours of guided learning.
- Delivery: Remote, part-time delivery with attendance on scheduled learning days.
For Employers & Employees
- Improve productivity
- Support digital transformation
- Flexible part-time learning
- Goverment-funded training
For Job Seekers & Unemployed Learners
- Learn job ready skills
- Build confidence
- Access career support
- Improve your employability