Skills Bootcamps

Lifelong learning

Skills Bootcamps are free*, flexible courses designed to help adults aged 19+ build valuable skills and knowledge with a guaranteed interview at the end to help you take the next step.

You can join a Skills Bootcamp if you are:

• Unemployed
• Employed and looking to upskill or change career
• Self-employed.

If you’re currently employed and want to upskill in your role, or an employer looking to upskill their staff you may be asked to co-fund the course; SME employers pay just 10%  and large organisations 30%.

Please note: applicants must be resident in Cornwall to be eligible for the course.

What are the benefits?

Skills Bootcamps are shaped by the needs of local employers so you’re developing skills that really matter.

Boost Your Career Potential
Build valuable, job-ready skills that help you progress where you are or stand out to future employers.

Confidence Starts Here
Gain knowledge, grow your expertise, and feel prepared for whatever comes next.

Fast-track Your Journey
Lay the groundwork for an apprenticeship or further learning with skills that give you a competitive edge.

What you’ll gain
Some Skills Bootcamps include recognised qualifications, while others focus on practical learning without formal certification. It all depends on the course and training provider. Even without a qualification, you’ll walk away with hands-on skills that open doors to employment, further study, or an apprenticeship that does lead to one.

What happens after?
When you complete your Skills Bootcamp, you’ll be offered a guaranteed interview with a local employer.

You might also:

• Discover fresh opportunities if you’re self-employed.
• Move into a new job or apprenticeship
• Take the next step in your current career

Skills Bootcamps at Cornwall College