Skills Bootcamps

Who can apply

A summary of the main rules, not the full list. Department for Work and Pensions decides who is eligible, so read their guidance before you apply. The free scan checks these against your own business.

• You're training staff (or training a new hire)
• Business based in England

How to apply, in brief

No direct employer application — a DfE/mayoral-authority-funded training provider enrols your staff and invoices your co-funding share.

1. 1Pick your route: upskill or hire
2. 2Find a funded provider in your area
3. 3Agree the course and co-funding with the provider
4. 4Sign the employer agreement
5. 5Staff train while working

How long a decision takes: No grant decision to wait on — timing depends on provider cohort start dates; courses run up to 16 weeks

The full guide, with what to do at each step, the official link for it and a draft to work from, is part of the £19.95 report.

Common questions

Is Skills Bootcamps open for applications?

Yes. It is open for applications, with no fixed deadline.

How much is Skills Bootcamps worth?

There is no single published figure: what you get depends on your project and the funder's assessment. It is a part-funded support.

Who runs Skills Bootcamps, and where is it available?

Department for Work and Pensions runs it. It is available in England.

How do I apply for Skills Bootcamps?

No direct employer application — a DfE/mayoral-authority-funded training provider enrols your staff and invoices your co-funding share.