Skills Bootcamps for Oxfordshire employers

Boost your workforce’s expertise in Oxfordshire with our intensive 10-week Skills Bootcamps.

Backed by the Department for Education and Enterprise Oxfordshire, these specialised training programmes provide a cost-effective way to enhance employee skills and address critical talent shortages. Discover our tailored Bootcamps, created specifically to support the needs of businesses across Oxfordshire. Enrolment is now available for the September 2025 sessions.

Our Skills Bootcamps in Oxfordshire are designed for employers seeking to strengthen their teams in areas such as Project Management. Each programme offers practical, real-world training that reflects current industry needs, equipping your staff with the tools to thrive in today’s dynamic business environment.

Address talent gaps and build a stronger workforce through our specialised Skills Bootcamps across Oxfordshire

For employers in Oxfordshire, Skills Bootcamps provide an effective way to grow talent and close skills gaps. Backed by the Department for Education and run in collaboration with Enterprise Oxfordshire, the programmes are offered at a reduced cost to employers, with contributions ranging from only 10-30%.

Delivered over a period of up to 10 weeks, each Bootcamp focuses on building practical, job-ready expertise in high-demand fields such as Project Management. Whether you’re looking to upskill your current workforce or invest in staff development, these flexible programmes offer a cost-effective solution tailored to the needs of Oxfordshire businesses.

What Skills Bootcamps are on offer to help develop the workforce in Oxfordshire?

Oxfordshire Project Management Skills Bootcamp

Attention Oxfordshire residents – Whether you’re in work, self-employed, or planning your next career step, this Skills Bootcamp gives you the chance to build practical project management expertise. From launching a project to delivering the final result, you’ll gain the skills and assurance to handle each phase with confidence. Ideal for beginners and those wanting to sharpen existing abilities, the course includes expert-led training plus the opportunity to achieve the APM Project Management Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ).

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Skills Bootcamps – Practical, affordable training for Oxfordshire businesses

Our Skills Bootcamps provide efficient training solutions that deliver the skills your organisation needs today. Designed with Oxfordshire employers in mind, these programmes are tailored to address immediate workforce demands.

Rapid Training with Real Impact

Gain new skills in as little as 10 weeks – much faster than traditional training routes
Content shaped around current market requirements and practical, in-demand expertise

Build and Retain a Skilled Workforce

Ideal for upskilling existing staff or preparing employees for new responsibilities
Helps boost retention, career development, and opportunities for progression

Business-Focused Learning

Developed in collaboration with industry to guarantee relevance
Hands-on learning through case studies, applied tasks, and live projects

Affordable, Publicly Backed Training

Supported by the Department for Education (DfE) in partnership with Enterprise Oxfordshire
Employers contribute just 10-30% of costs depending on business size

Flexible Delivery to Suit Your Operations

Online training options available to fit around business schedules
Structured to minimise disruption while maximising impact

Skills Bootcamp funding for Oxfordshire employers

Cost contribution is by employer size.

For SME’s (fewer than 250 employees): Pay 10% of course fees, with 90% funded by the DfE via Enterprise Oxfordshire

For larger organisations (250+ employees): Pay 30%, with the remaining 70% funded by the DfE

Note: Each employee is eligible for one funded Skills Bootcamp per year (April–March).

Eligibility criteria

To qualify for subsidised training, employees must:

Reside within the Oxfordshire region
Be aged 19 or over as of 31 August 2025
Hold the legal right to work in the UK
Have lived in the UK for the past three consecutive years
Work for an employer that meets the contribution criteria (10% for SMEs, 30% for larger employers)