New Year New Skills?
The Skills Bootcamp Hull and East Riding team 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.
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.
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
Price: Only £232.00 for SMEs | £696.00 Large employer
Description: Ideal for a team member needing to upskill in Food Safety & Hygiene & HACCP to promote growth, business expansion and ensure legal compliance.
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.
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:
Coaching for Health & Social Care Leaders @Hull University
Starts: 15th January
Price: Only £175 for SMEs | £525 Large employer
Description: Gain a CMI-accredited qualification and develop coaching skills to boost team performance, resilience, and wellbeing.
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.
AI in Practice @Hull University
Starts: 28th January
Price: Only £175 for SMEs | £525 Large employer
Description: Build confidence in AI and machine learning and learn how to apply these technologies ethically and effectively in your organisation.
Carbon Management @Hull University
Starts: 29th January
Price: Only £169 for SMEs | £508 Large employer
Description: Learn how to measure and reduce your organisation’s carbon footprint—turning compliance into competitive advantage.
ESG Leadership @Hull University
Starts: 03 February
Price: Only £225 for SMEs | £675 Large employer
Description: Lead the way in sustainability by integrating environmental, social, and governance principles into your business strategy.
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.
For further details or to enrol on these specific Skills Bootcamp courses please follow the provider website links above.
To view our whole course directory please visit our Skills Bootcamp website or for general enquiries please email skills.bootcamp@hullcc.gov.uk
