Close skills gaps and future-proof your Surrey workforce with our specialist Skills Bootcamps
For Surrey employers, our Skills Bootcamps offer a powerful way to develop in-house talent and strengthen your team in high-demand areas. Supported by the Department for Education and delivered in partnership with Surrey County Council, these programmes are available at a significantly reduced cost, with employer contributions starting from just 10–30%.
Run over an intensive 10-week period, each Bootcamp delivers hands-on, job-ready training in critical sectors such as Cyber Security and Digital Marketing. Whether you’re focused on upskilling existing staff or investing in future growth, our flexible programmes provide a cost-effective, high-impact solution designed specifically for Surrey businesses.
Which Bootcamps can help you upskill your Surrey workforce?
Develop your Surrey workforce with practical, affordable Skills Bootcamps
Our Surrey Skills Bootcamps offer fast, effective training solutions designed to equip your team with the expertise your business needs right now. Created in partnership with Surrey employers, each programme is tailored to meet real workplace demands and deliver measurable impact.
Fast-Track Training With Real Business Outcomes
- Gain valuable skills in just 10 weeks – significantly faster than traditional training routes
- Every Bootcamp is built around current industry priorities, ensuring participants gain hands-on experience and job-ready knowledge
Strengthen & Retain Your Workforce
- Perfect for upskilling existing employees or preparing staff for new roles, these programmes support career progression and boost retention
- Empower your team to grow with your business while addressing critical talent shortages
Industry-Led Learning That Delivers Results
- Each Skills Bootcamp is developed in collaboration with employers and sector specialists, ensuring relevance from day one
- Learners benefit from practical, applied training through case studies, projects, and real-world tasks
Affordable Training With Government Support
- Delivered in partnership with the Department for Education (DfE) and Surrey County Council, these programmes offer exceptional value
- Employer contributions start from just 10% of the total cost, depending on company size – making upskilling both accessible and cost-efficient
Flexible Delivery For Busy Businesses
- If possible, online training is structured to fit around work schedules, with blended options sometimes available
- Programmes are designed to minimise disruption and maximise results, ensuring learning integrates seamlessly into your operations
Funding opportunities for Surrey employers
Funding support is available to reduce the cost of training as follows:
SMEs (fewer than 250 employees): Pay only 10% of course fees – the remaining 90% is funded by the DfE via Surrey County Council.
Large organisations (250+ employees): Pay 30% of course fees – the remaining 70% is funded by the DfE.
Each employee is eligible for one funded Skills Bootcamp per year (April–March).
Who’s eligible for support?
To access subsidised training, employees must:
- Live within the Surrey county
- Be aged 19 or over as of 31st of August 2025
- Have 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 required contribution level (10% for SMEs, 30% for larger organisations)
