West Yorkshire Training
Digital Skills Bootcamp
In today's fast-paced and digitally driven world, possessing a comprehensive set of digital skills is more than a competitive advantage—it's a necessity. The Digital Skills Bootcamp is meticulously designed to empower individuals with the essential tools and knowledge required to thrive in today's dynamic workplace.
In this comprehensive course, you'll delve into the basics of graphic design and branding, shaping you into a master communicator. We emphasize the significance of personal branding and its direct correlation to employability, giving you the edge in a crowded job market.
Project management and the art of pitching and presenting are critical facets of any successful career, and we guide you through mastering these skills. Moreover, we expose you to Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools, revealing best practices and strategies that drive success. You'll gain invaluable insights into leveraging social media and automation tools effectively, amplifying your reach and impact.
By enrolling in the Digital Skills Bootcamp, you're not just investing in a course—you're investing in yourself. Prepare to unlock a world of opportunities, broaden your horizons, and position yourself at the forefront of the digital revolution. Join us and take a significant step towards an empowered and successful future.
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5 weeks
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2 Days per Week | 09:30 - 16:30
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Fully remote
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Delivered at Level 3
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What is the Digital Skills Bootcamp?
Learn the fundamentals of the modern-day office and the fundamentals of MS Office packages. You will also gain an understanding of how to effectively use copywriting for effective communication and the basics of graphic design and branding as well as the importance of personal branding and employability.
Gain exposure to pitching and presenting as well as the role of project management. Finally, you will gain experience with CRM tools including best practices and how to leverage social media and automation tools.
Availability
- November 2023
- January 2024
- February 2024
- March 2024
What you'll learn
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Business Fundamentals
Understand the fundamentals of the modern-day office workplace including different types of businesses, business functions, changing patterns of employment and how business activity is affected by market forces.
Microsoft Office Principles
Learn how to use MS Office including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint. You will also develop skills in Excel including basic formulas, charts, functions, sorting, filtering, conditional formatting, and data validation.
Project Management
Understand the fundamentals of project management, including how organisations can benefit from effective project management, and project management methods and learn how to create a Gantt chart for a project and critical path analysis.
Graphic Design
Understand the importance of branding and explain the differences between tangible and intangible branding, the importance of personal branding and the psychology of colours and fonts. You will also create online and offline personal branding assets.
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If you are unemployed, self-employed or employed and looking for a career change, then these courses are fully funded at no cost to you. Subject to eligibility criteria and Onboarding requirements being met.
If you are employed, and looking to progress within your current role, take on new responsibilities, or a new position within your organisation, then a small co-funded contribution will be required from your employer.
An employer contribution is determined by the size of the organisation
For SMEs – Small, Medium Enterprises (<250 employees) the contribution is 10% of the cost of the course, the remaining 90% is Government funded
For Large employers (250> employees) the contribution is 30% of the cost of the course (Course costs vary – full details can be provided. The remaining 70% is Government funded
These courses are available to anyone residing in West Yorkshire. Please see full eligibility requirements below:
Eligibility:
Applicants must be aged 19 or over as at 31st August 2023
Applicants must live within West Yorkshire
Applicants must have the right to legally reside and work in the UK and be resident for 3 years or more preceding the course start date
Applicants must not be in part/full time education or undertaking any other Government funded programme when joining the course.
Applicants must not have undertaken a Skills Connect course in the past (an individual can only receive funding for one course)
Applicants must have never received an Advanced Learning Loan
Participants who are ‘Economically Inactive’ are not eligible for this project.
Applicants must be able to commit to the course, and to liaising with Apprentify for up to six months after course completion to confirm / support career progression.
Applicants who are accessing a fully funded training opportunity must confirm their intention to access a new job role with a new employer at the point of enrolling on to the course.
No prior knowledge, skills or experience is needed!
These bootcamps are to support individuals looking to reskill into a new area or upskill existing knowledge and expertise. Our Digital Skills Bootcamps specialise in providing leaders with the tools needed to manage and embrace the new digital style of working.
All learners will be required to complete a Knowledge and Skills Assessment prior to starting the course to determine initial understanding. Learners will also be asked to complete a final assessment to establish progression.
Learners are also asked to complete an Initial Assessment in English and Maths, unless evidence can be provided that supports prior attainment equivalency of a Level 2 (GCSE A-C / 4-9 or Functional Skills). This is not a test, but allows us to ensure the right level of support is provided wherever necessary.
All you will need is access to the internet, a PC or laptop and the ability to install free software if required. Along with the willingness to learn, and a commitment to the course.
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