New Year New Skills?

We work with over 26 training providers to deliver government-funded Skills Bootcamps across Hull and East Yorkshire as part of the Lifetime Skills Guarantee until March 2026.

 

These short, practical courses are designed to help professionals upskill, reskill, and future-proof their careers—while offering exceptional value for employers.

 

With 90% funding for SMEs and 70% funding for large employers, now is the perfect time to invest in your workforce. All courses are fully funded for unemployed and self-employed individuals.

 

Skills Bootcamps Starting Jan-Feb 2026

Secure your place on one of these high-impact programmes before spaces run out:

 

Heat Pump installation (Mono) @Ideal Heating Expert Academy

Starts: Rolling start dates

Price: Only £85 for SMEs | £255 Large businesses

Description: The course provides key information to enable a trouble-free installation from unpacking the products to filling and commissioning. You are provided the opportunity to see the products for key installation considerations as well as time to practice completing system controls set up and basic trouble shooting. 

 

Modern Motor Vehicle Technician @North Humberside Motor Trades GTA

Starts: Various dates Jan-Mar

Price: Only £340 for SMEs | £1020 Large employer

Description: To meet the demands of this ever-changing industry, Technicians must possess up-to-date technical knowledge on the latest systems such as ADAS, Hybrid and full electric vehicles.  This flexible Skills Bootcamp programme offers skilled employees additional technical training and qualifications to enhance their knowledge and skills where they need it most.

 

Lean Manufacturing with CI @Triage

Starts: January – to be confirmed

Price: Only £250 for SMEs | £750 Large employer

Description: This NCFE Level 2 course includes Gain the skills to streamline processes and boost efficiency with the NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Lean Organisation Management. Learn lean principles, process mapping, and business improvement techniques to enhance quality and reduce costs. Perfect for anyone looking to make a real impact in any industry.

Health & Social Care L2 @Triage

Starts: January – to be confirmed

Price: Only £160 for SMEs | £480 Large employer

Description: Start your career in health and social care with a Level 2 qualification designed to build essential skills and knowledge. This course supports progression into roles such as care support worker, healthcare assistant, or community-based support worker. Ideal for anyone looking to make a difference in adult care, community, or healthcare settings.

 

CISRS Scaffolding Courses - Part 1, Part 2 or Advanced @Safety & Access

Starts: Various dates between 5th Jan – 9th March

Prices: Part 1 £170, Part 2 £200, Advanced £210 for SMEs | £510, £600 or £630 Large employers

Description: The Part 1 ten-day course is for people who have held a CISRS Trainee Scaffolder or Labourer card for three months. Part 2 is for those who have completed Part 1 at least 6 months ago. The courses teach the core skills of scaffolding, covering how to safely erect, alter and dismantle basic scaffolding structures. Advanced is for those already holding the CISRS Scaffolder Card. You gain the relevant CISRS Scaffolding certificate on passing each course.

 

Digital Marketing and AI for SMEs @Fareport

Starts: 5th January for 14 weeks

Price: Only £320 for SMEs | £960 Large employer

Description: Equips learners with the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to succeed in the fast-paced world of digital marketing. You’ll learn how to identify and connect with your audience, build a compelling brand presence, and confidently navigate key digital marketing platforms and strategies.

Software Development @Tech Educators

Starts: 5th January

Price: Only £375 for SMEs | £1125 Large employer

Description: Over 12 weeks full time we will take you on a journey to build innovative web applications as well as prepare you for a career to use these skills in the world of work.

Wind Turbine Blade Repair @Maersk Training

Starts: 5th January 4th February, 16th February

Price: Only £511 for SMEs | £1534 Large employer

Description: This GWO Blade Repair course involves inspecting and repairing common damages caused by erosion, stress, lightning strikes, bird strikes and cracks. Learners will learn how to repair the damage to the blade effectively. Includes relevant GWO accreditations.

 

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping @First Intuition

Starts: 6th January

Price: Only £400 for SMEs | £1200 Large employers

Description: Gain hands-on skills for a career in accounting. This qualification provides practical training in double-entry bookkeeping using both manual and digital systems. You’ll gain real-world skills for accurate transaction processing, understanding financial documents, and using modern accounting tools.

 

AAT Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping @First Intuition

Starts: 6th January

Price: Only £400 for SMEs | £1200 Large employers

Description: This advanced qualification builds on foundational knowledge to prepare you for more complex financial roles. Content includes Advanced Bookkeeping, Financial statements & Tax Processes and is ideal for those aiming to work in professional bookkeeping or progress into higher-level accountancy.

 

RSPH Level 4 Award in Manging Food Safety & Hygiene & Level 4 Award in Managing HACCP – Catering / Manufacturing @Pure Training Solutions

Starts: 7th Jan

 

Trainee Butchery @Bishop Burton College

Starts: January (exact date TBC)

Price: Only £209.50 for SMEs | £ 628.50 Large employer

Description: Ideal for skilled process meat operatives capable of progressing into trainee butcher roles.

 

Species Identification & Habitat Survey & Assessment @Bishop Burton College

Starts: January (exact date TBC)

Price: Only £140.00 for SMEs | £420.00 Large employer

Description: Ideal for those wishing to build knowledge of UK flora and fauna and wanting to develop the ability to apply this knowledge in the context of ecological surveying, habitat assessment, and biodiversity monitoring. 

 

Digital Marketing with AI @Tech Educators

Starts:  7th and 9th January

Price: Only £320 for SMEs | £960 Large employer

Description: Enhance and develop new digital marketing skills for practical use and supercharge them with AI - the right way

 

AAT Level 4 Cash & Financial management @Future Connect Training

Start date: 9TH Jan

Price: Only £500 for SMEs | £1500 Large employer

Description: This flexible 8-week course helps strengthen your expertise in cash flow forecasting, budgeting, liquidity management, and financial planning — key skills for progressing into roles like Finance Business Partner or Management Accountant. Ideal for those with AAT Level 3 or relevant finance experience.

 

Logistics & Warehousing @Portull Training Services

Starts: w/c 5th January

Price: Only £255 for SMEs | £765 Large employers

Description: This course covers safe handling of goods, accurate stock placement, order picking, packing and ensuring products remain undamaged. Training covers the full process—from incoming goods to storage and dispatch, and operate mechanical handling equipment such as forklift trucks, cranes, pallet trucks, and reach trucks. Qualifications include L3 First Aid, IOSH Health & Safety, Working at heights, Fully Accredited Plant & Machinery training.

 

AAT Level 4 Tax Basics @Future Connect Training

Start date: 9TH Jan

Price: Only £500 for SMEs | £1500 Large employer

Description: This16-week, advanced course is designed for individuals who want to build specialist knowledge in personal and business taxation, blending technical tax knowledge with practical software training (Excel, Sage, QuickBooks) and career preparation. It has been co-designed with Hull employers and endorsed by the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA).

 

AAT Level 3- Tax Processes in Business    @Future Connect Training

Start date: 9TH Jan

Price: Only £400 for SMEs | £1200 Large employer

Description: This 8-week practical course designed for professionals looking to expand their knowledge in bookkeeping, payroll, and tax. Perfect for those already working in admin, accounts support, or payroll roles, this Bootcamp helps you understand core HMRC processes, VAT returns, and business taxation.

Multi-Skilled Maintenance @HETA

Starts: Rolling start dates from 12th January

Price: Only £250 for SMEs | £750 Large employer

Description: This 2-week course is designed for those looking to cross skill their existing staff in both Mechanical & Electrical maintenance, including 5 days training in basic mechanical maintenance, plus 5 days in basic electrical maintenance.

 

Electrical Maintenance @HETA

Starts: Rolling start dates from 12th January

Price: Only £250 for SMEs | £750 Large employer

Description: This 2-week course is designed for those looking to cross skill their existing staff into Electrical engineering, including 5 days training in basic electrical maintenance, 1 day training in electrical safety / Lock off-Tag Off, and 4 days Introduction to PLC.

 

ILM Accredited Level 5 Leadership & Management @Enterprise4all

Starts: w/c 15th January

Price: Only £200 for SMEs | £600 Large employer

Description: Gain the practical leadership tools, strategic management skills and confidence to lead teams, drive change and make smarter business decisions and gain ILM L5 accreditation.

 

Digital Innovator @Tech Educators

Starts: 15th January

Price: Only £360 for SMEs | £1080 Large businesses

Description: Learn the latest digital tools and technologies you need, from collaborative whiteboards to data visualisation, to thrive in and bring new ideas to the modern workplace.

 

Coaching for Health & Social Care Leaders @Hull University

Starts: 15th January

 

Leadership & Management – Digital transformation @Tech Educators

Starts: 15th and 30th January

Price: Only £175 for SMEs | £525 Large employer

Description: Over 10 weeks, with one day a week commitment, we will explore the future of Digital Transformation, through Machine Learning and AI, and how to embed this safely and effectively into your organisation as a leader. This course includes an immersive leadership retreat.

 

Introduction to event Safety (L2 Spectator Safety for Stewards) @NGTC

Start date: 19 January

Price: Only £274 for SMEs | £822 Large employers

Description: This course is tailored for those aiming to secure frontline roles in event safety including qualifications in event safety coordination, ensuring the well-being of attendees and staff. You will enhance your skills in planning, coordinating, and delivering safe events in line with industry regulations and best practices. This qualification equips you to undertake effective operation within event safety teams, manage risk, and respond to emergencies. It also opens doors to careers in event security and supervision.

 

Event Safety Future Leaders (L3 Spectator Safety) @NGTC

 (Spectator Safety Level 3 for Supervisors)

Start date: 26 January

Price: Only £285 for SMEs | £855 Large employer

Description: This course is tailored for those aiming to secure supervisory or managerial roles in event safety including qualifications in event safety management, ensuring the well-being of attendees and staff. You will enhance your skills in planning, coordinating, and delivering safe events in line with industry regulations and best practices. This qualification equips you to oversee event safety teams, manage risk, and respond to emergencies. It also opens doors to careers in event security and management.

Mechanical Maintenance @HETA

Starts: Rolling start dates from 26th January

Price: Only £250 for SMEs | £750 Large employer

Description: This 2-week course is designed for those looking to cross skill their existing staff in Mechanical Engineering. This course includes training in basic mechanical maintenance, Abrasive wheels, Joint Integrity, Intro to Pneumatics and Hydraulics.

 

AI in Practice @Hull University

Starts: 28th January

 

Carbon Management @Hull University

Starts: 29th January

 

ESG Leadership @Hull University

Starts: 03 February

 

Plastering & Tiling @Hull Training & Adult Education

Starts: February TBC

Price: £200 for SMEs | £600 Large employer

Description: This course covers health & safety, preparing plaster, storing tools and materials, application of paster to surfaces, plaster repair, basic tiling and tile repairs.

 

Introduction to Fabrication & Welding @HETA

Starts: February TBC

Price: Only £250 for SMEs | £750 Large employer

Description: This 2-week course is designed for those looking to cross skill their existing staff into fabrication & welding, including training in abrasive wheels, Introduction to MIG, TIG and MMA, specialised training in your chosen process, and 3x TWI Codings to BS4872.

 

For further details or to enrol on these specific Skills Bootcamp courses please follow the provider website links above (where available).

 

To view our whole course directory please visit our Skills Bootcamp website or for general enquiries please email skills.bootcamp@hullcc.gov.uk