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Skills Bootcamps with On Course South West

  • jolacy8
  • Jun 22, 2023
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jul 10, 2023

The team at On Course South West are working with employers across Plymouth to design and deliver high quality, free of charge training to self-employed, employed and unemployed adults to meet skills needs and job vacancies in the city.


Skills Bootcamps are intensive nine-week skills accelerator courses that will enable adults to build up specific sector skills and fast track to an interview with a local employer.


On Course South West Bootcamps focus on content related to Digital and Green careers. Bootcamps include:

  • Digital Cloud - covering topics such as cloud models, cloud architecture, migration and deployment, governance and compliance, and cloud management strategy.

  • Digital Data - covering digital data management, data collection and storage, data analysis and visualisation, data governance and compliance, and data management strategy and implementation.

  • Digital Marketing - covering target audience identification, keyword research, content optimisation, ad copy creation, social media strategy development, email campaign building, and data analysis for making informed marketing decisions.

  • Digital Productivity - covering topics such as an introduction to digital productivity, time management and planning, digital communication and collaboration, information management and organisation, and automation and optimisation.

  • Digital Support - covering the role and responsibilities of a digital support technician, troubleshooting and problem-solving, operating systems and software, network and security, professionalism, and career development.

  • Green Construction and Buildings - looking at green building design, energy efficiency, water conservation, indoor environmental quality, and sustainable construction strategies.

  • Green Protection and Natural Resources - exploring nature recovery, ecological restoration and management, sustainable land use and agriculture, community engagement and education, and green protection strategies and implementation.

What can you expect from a Skills Bootcamp?

  • Varied learning and teaching including classroom discussion and practical investigation.

  • Some self-study (outside of the taught sessions) along with masterclasses from industry professionals.

  • The chance to meet new people and grow your network - networking boosts contacts, more contacts boosts future employment opportunities!

  • Coaching support to make sure you are ready to apply for that next opportunity, including updating your CV to reflect what you have developed during the bootcamp. 

  • All participants will take part in an interview with a local employer.

  • You will create a portfolio of work during the bootcamp which will help you develop key communication skills.

  • You will be assessed in a variety of ways including your portfolio and contribution to class discussion.

Eligibility

  • You need to be aged 19+

  • You must be eligible to live and work in England

  • You need to live in Plymouth (including Travel to Work Area) / Devon

  • You should be looking for work or wanting to progress in your current role

  • Would you benefit from updating or building your skills?

Interested? Contact the On Course South West Learner Services Team on 01752 660713 or email info@oncoursesouthwest.co.uk


 
 
 

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