Skills Bootcamps
Skills Bootcamps
We’re excited to be offering adult learners (19+) the opportunity to retrain – for FREE – for a career in digital, electric vehicle maintenance,
or leadership and management by taking part in one of our part time courses, with start dates throughout the year.
As part of your chosen course, you’ll have the opportunity to develop sought-after skills fit for the economy of the future
and even interview for a genuine job in your chosen sector at the completion of your course.
Is a Skills Bootcamp the right course for you?
These courses would be perfect for you if you are:
- Looking for a job in the industry
- Looking to upskill in your current role and want to make an impact with new skills learnt
- Self employed
See the below listing for all the Skills Bootcamps currently on offer at Exeter College. To find more Skills Bootcamps in Devon and Cornwall, visit: www.train4tomorrow.org.uk
We also offer a wide range of professional and leisure courses. Click here to start your search.
These 10-16 week part time courses, which are fully-funded by the Government, through the National Skills Fund, are available to study with us from September. 
They focus on developing practical skills for direct application to the workplace and will consist of a day a week blended learning (a mix of online and on-site lessons), with our subject specialist lecturers. As part of your studies, you’ll develop a portfolio in your chosen field to give potential future employers a clear demonstration of your abilities.
Upskill your employees with a Skills Bootcamp
If you are an employer that is interested in accessing funding to upskill existing employees, you will need to register your interest directly with Exeter College. We will discuss the funding level with you, as to whether it will be a 10% employer contribution per cost of the course per employee, or a 30% contribution per cost of the course per employee.
Details of fee
Employers contribute to the cost of training if they want to use Skills Bootcamps to train their existing employees. Large employers contribute 30% of the cost, and small or medium employers (SMEs – less than 250 staff) contribute 10%. They will be invoiced at the start of the bootcamp.
Please contact the Adult Advice Team by emailing adultadvice@exe-coll.ac.uk for further information.
Free Courses
These courses are fully funded by the Government, through the National Skills Fund. Skills Bootcamps have been designed to help local people advance or pivot their skills to help to kickstart your career in your chosen field.
Practical Training
Courses focus on gaining the skills required to get a job in the industry by giving you the tools to move into a rewarding career.
Job Interview Ready
At the conclusion of the course, you will be able to attend a job interview for a genuine vacancy in the industry, backed up by the skills you’ve learnt during your studies. Your portfolio, produced as part of the courses, will provide employers with real evidence of your new skillset.
Applying online for these courses is easy.
Simply follow the link from your chosen course page to our online application portal,
create a profile and apply for your chosen route.
Need help with deciding on your pathway or have any more questions?
Contact our expert Adult Advice Team on AdultAdvice@exe-coll.ac.uk.
Aviation
This 2 week course is perfect for those looking to become engineering technicians and licenced holders. If you are Level 3 qualified or have substantial experience in the industry this may be your route into aviation.
Business Data Analyst
This course will get you started in Business Data Analytics and covers a selection of highly valued techniques, skills and procedures that align to existing recognised industry standards set by employers.
Coaching and Mentoring
The course includes the achievement of Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 3 Award in Management Coaching and Mentoring.
Construction Multi-trade
This 12 week course will give you the skills you need to start working in construction, with hands on training from our expert lecturers as well as the professional knowledge needed to start your career.
Content Creation and Digital Communication
The Content Creation and Digital Communication pathway acts as a higher-level bootcamp built on the fundamental skills developed from the Digital Marketing bootcamp.
Digital Marketing
This course will give you the skills to make an impact in digital marketing, learning the online tools and methods that businesses use to engage their audience online.
Electric Vehicle Maintenance
This course has been designed with employers to contribute to the drive to fulfil the need for competent electric vehicle engineers.
Healthcare Assistant
The course is designed for people looking to get into healthcare. This 12 week course will support you to gain the knowledge and skills required to be successful at interview and be offered employment at The Brook, a new regional learning disability and autism unit in Dawlish.
IMI Award in Advanced Driver Assistance
This 1 week (5 days) award is designed for Learners who maintain, and repair vehicles fitted with ADAS technology. It contains the skills and knowledge required to carry out calibration of ADAS sensors.
Introduction to Accounting and Bookkeeping
This 10 week course is the perfect introduction for those wanting to understand their business’ finances better, those switching careers or getting started in the professional world. The programme helps you to understand the fundamental principles and working practises of accountancy.
Leadership and Management
The course includes the achievement of Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 3 Award in Principles of Leadership and Management.
Working in Healthcare
This 12 week course will give you the skills and knowledge you need to start working in the sector, delivered in partnership with the NHS you will receive expert teaching, as well as professional training to start your career in healthcare.
Project Management
This 12 week course will ensure that you emerge armed with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate projects with confidence. The fundamentals of project management will be covered through taught lessons, practical tasks, case study analysis and expert guest speaker input.
Software Development: Agile Computing
The role of a software developer is to plan, build and test robust high-quality code across front end, logic, and database layers. As part of this course, you’ll learn the skills to be able to move in to your first role in software development.
Web Design and Development
Looking to jumpstart a career in web development? Our Web Developer Bootcamp provides comprehensive training that will equip you with the skills needed to succeed in the tech industry. It covers everything from the fundamentals of web development to the latest industry tools and technologies, ensuring that you’ll be up-to-date and in-demand.