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Skills Bootcamps (England)

Flexible courses (up to 16 weeks) for adults, funded by the Department for Education and delivered by approved providers. Employers can use Skills Bootcamps to upskill existing staff at subsidised rates.

Quick answer

Subsidised, short adult training courses in England that employers can use to upskill staff in technical roles. Flexible courses (up to 16 weeks) for adults, funded by the Department for Education and delivered by approved providers. Employers can use Skills Bootcamps to upskill existing staff at subsidised rates. It is aimed at English employers upskilling existing staff or recruiting via a Skills Bootcamp pipeline. Eligibility typically requires Adults aged 19+ in England; employer co-investment applies

Funding amount

Varies

Region

England

Stage

Any stage

Provider

Department for Education

Who it's for

English employers upskilling existing staff or recruiting via a Skills Bootcamp pipeline.

Eligibility

Adults aged 19+ in England; employer co-investment applies for staff upskilling.

Evidence you'll need

Engage with an approved Skills Bootcamp provider; employer agreement.

Application timeline

Rolling.

Common reasons applications fail

Learner not eligible, employer not contracted with provider.

What happens next

Enrol staff on a relevant Skills Bootcamp with an approved provider.

Regions

Editorial status: Standard Listing— accurate programme summary; not fully advisor-reviewed.

Source: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-a-skills-bootcamp

Last data check: 6/14/2026

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