Rapid upskilling for a fast-moving economy
Skills Bootcamps offer customised, flexible training designed around your workforce requirements. Ideal for upskilling existing staff or preparing new recruits, these short programmes align with evolving labour market demands.
Significant government funding is available, making this an effective and affordable skills solution.
Strategic impact for your business
Skills Bootcamps are intensive training programmes lasting up to 16 weeks, design to get your staff or new recruits up to speed at pace. Bootcamps offer flexible, often remote or blended learning, are supported by Government funding, and every bootcamp is co-designed with employers to ensure the skills taught are what your sector currently needs.
How it works
Step One: Strategic skills alignment
The process begins with identifying the exact technical deficit in your business, whether you are looking to hire a specialist or promote from within.
- Gap analysis: our experts work with you to match your business needs with the most relevant bootcamp – from Green Tech to Data Analytics.
- Flexible funding setup: we will confirm your eligibility and help with the paperwork for government subsidies (often 90% for SMEs, 70% for large firms).
- The commitment: for new recruits, you simply commit to offering a guaranteed interview for a live vacancy; for existing staff, you commit to a role progression or new responsibilities.
What do employers get from UCS College Group?
We’re here to support your Skills Bootcamps journey with our expert team.
What will it cost you?
Skills Bootcamps are a fresh offering established by the UK Government who offer several funding streams.
| Feature | SME / Small Business | Large Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Criteria | Under 250 employees | 250+ employees |
| Upskilling Existing Staff | You pay only 10% of the cost | You pay 30% of the cost |
| Recruiting New Talent | £0 (100% government funded) | £0 (100% government funded) |
| Administration Fee | £0 with UCS College Group | £0 with UCS College Group |
Source: Department for Education (DfE) 2026
Built for industry, by industry
Skills Bootcamps are a cornerstone of the Government’s “Skills for Life” strategy. They are not academic exercises; they are practical, high-impact interventions developed in collaboration with sector leaders to ensure every graduate is job-ready.
Research indicates that upskilled employees can be up to 25% more productive, as they immediately apply new technical skills to your business operations.
Skills Bootcamps across industry sectors
UCS College Group offers an extensive range of Skills Bootcamps in various popular industry sectors, including Engineering, Business, AI and Digital, and more!
Get ahead of an evolving AI world
AI Skills Bootcamps are designed to move your business from “curious” to “capable”. These intensive programmes equip your team with the practical ability to implement machine learning, automate repetitive workflows, and derive actionable insights from complex data.
They last up to a maximum of 16 weeks, though many are shorter and more intensive.
For new recruits, you must offer a guaranteed interview for a genuine vacancy that utilises their new skills.
Yes, this is a popular way to upskill employees into higher-level technical roles at a fraction of the usual cost.
Some bootcamps offer formal qualifications, while others are mapped to industry-recognised occupational standards.
Industry Sectors
UCS College Group is your gateway to workforce excellence. We offer a range of courses across multiple industry sectors, including Nuclear & Clean Energy, Construction, and Civil Engineering.
Apprenticeships
Our employer-led approach ensures training reflects real industry needs, with full recruitment and vacancy support provided by your dedicated Business Relationship Manager.
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