FREE SKILLS BOOTCAMPS IN DIGITAL MARKETING FOR SMALL BUSINESS

Learning how to leverage your digital marketing landscape can boost business success. As a business your digital marketing skills are essential to attract new customers, develop your own digital landscape or improve the services you provide. By taking our digital marketing bootcamp you’ll become an expert in array of areas, from competitive research, paid media to website development...even SEO. Places are totally free for the self-employed.

Take your digital marketing skills to a next level

Our digital marketing bootcamp has been built by experts to rapidly develop your skills. So, whether you are looking to flesh out your existing skills or starting from scratch, we’ll give you the tools to take charge of your digital marketing landscape and win you new customers.

1 day minimum per week in person in Reading with an additional virtual dial-in per week

Skills for life - Skills Bootcamps in digital marketing
“ Louize, our course leader, was fantastic, always willing to answer my questions.”

Unlock your digital marketing capabilities in 16 weeks

Our 16-week boot camp is tailor made to give you the best outcome. With each session you’ll work on your own assets, giving you everything you need to get started and be the best at what you do. At the heart of our course is more than just skills, our courses have been designed to be interactive, fun and engaging. You’ll work alongside passionate digital marketers like yourself on real projects to create real outcomes and will leave the bootcamp with specialised digital marketing skills.

Skills Bootcamps in Digital Marketing for small business are free, flexible courses of 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills to grow their businesses.

Designed to give you digital skills to grow your business. Skills Bootcamps – part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life.

“I really enjoyed the Digital Marketing course at the Curious Academy. It was not only informative but also a lot of fun. The course covered various aspects of digital marketing, and I found the content to be well-structured.”
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Time Commitment

  • 16 weeks part time with blended learning;

    • Three hours in-person learning at The Curious Lounge in Reading

    • Three additional hours virtual live session per week

    • Additional self paced learning (optional) with 50 hours access a month to The Curious Lounge whilst studying

You must be able to commit to the full 16 weeks learning

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Who is eligible for a free place?

  • Anyone who is aged 19 or above

  • Unemployed, economically inactive, self-employed, or working part-time and seeking to launch or grow a small business.

  • Individuals who have the right to work in the UK.

If you do not have access to a digital device for the course don’t worry we have one you can borrow.

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Course Outcomes

As part of the course you will learn;

  • Competitor Analysis & Addressable Markets

  • Digital Lead Generation & Marketing Automation

  • Graphic Design & Branding

  • Market Research - how to research like a pro

  • Omnichannel Marketing & Integrated Campaigns

  • Organic Search - SEO & UX

  • Paid Media Campaigns

  • Social Media & Content Creation

  • Website Design & Development

You can also choose to specialise in specific areas, examples being analytics, content creation, marketing automation, SEO and website design.

Contact Us

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FAQs

  • Skills Bootcamp is open to adults aged 19+ on the 31st August and have the right to work in the UK. Who are currently employed, self-employed, recently unemployed, or returning to work after a break.

  • No, it's completely free to join for unemployed individuals or those seeking a career change.

  • You'll need to apply early, meet the eligibility criteria and fill out the application form

  • It is 16 weeks long, with 96 hours of learning, including 3 hours in-person and 3 hours online live lessons per week.

  • You'll need a laptop/desktop with a camera, microphone, and reliable internet. If you don't have one, you can borrow a laptop for free.

  • A passion for a career in digital marketing and a willingness to learn new skills. All backgrounds are welcome but you will need to feel digitally confident and have a basic understanding.

  • By joining the Skills Bootcamp, you'll gain industry knowledge, boost your skills, receive a certificate, and enhance your job prospects.

  • To attend all the Bootcamp sessions, complete assigned work, and communicate regarding job search and placements

  • Yes, but there is a contribution required towards the costs. Large employers contribute 30% and SMEs contribute 10% of the cost.

  • Yes, upon successful completion of the Skills Bootcamp, you'll receive a certificate

  • Yes, we provide inclusive education and support for all learners, including those with learning difficulties or disabilities.

  • We provide support with job interviews, placements, and employability training to help you transition into the workforce.

  • No, you can only apply for one Skills Bootcamp per funding year.