Click Start

Program Overview

Click Start

Short course

Age 18-30 and want to do something you love for a living? Take your career to the next level with free digital training, employability coaching and mentoring from industry professionals.

• It's free! Gain digital skills and employability support at no cost to you.
• Our next course starts on Tuesday 11 March. Teaching takes place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10am-1.30pm over eight weeks.
• No previous knowledge needed. We'll teach you all you need to know to click start your career.

Course Overview

Click Start by Bath Spa in Creative Digital Skills is a creative digital programme designed to help you pursue a new career. You'll develop next level skills in digital marketing, UI/UX design and web development to build a portfolio that'll showcase your new abilities.

Over the eight weeks you'll work on live briefs, in groups and individually, to strengthen your problem solving skills, creativity, adaptability and resilience. These are all valuable skills that employers look for.

You'll be supported through the course and for six months after by a personal employability coach from Catch22.

You'll be given a one year membership to the British Computer Society, free of charge, as part of this course. This membership includes access to an industry mentor who will advise you on progressing into a career in tech and creative industries.

What You'll Learn

• Web development: HTML and Further HTML, introduction to CSS and Bootstrap
• UX/UI: basics of UX/UI, ideation, fundamentals of colour, typography and hierarchy, wireframing and prototyping
• Digital marketing: introduction to digital marketing, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and techniques to utilise it, social media marketing, including content and email marketing

How Will I Be Taught?

You’ll be taught through a combination of face-to-face and online teaching across the eight weeks. Teaching takes place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10am-1.30pm.

What Could the Next Steps Be?

After completing this course, you could undertake:

• Further Education
• Self-Employment
• Employment (internships, apprenticeships, entry level roles)
• Volunteering

Partners

• Catch22: a not-for-profit business with a social mission
• Nominet: a public benefit company, driven by a commitment to use technology to improve connectivity, security and inclusivity online
• The Institute of Coding: a national collaboration of universities, employers, and charities, on a mission to make high-quality education and training accessible to everyone
• TechSPARK: a not-for-profit community dedicated to connecting, educating and strengthening tech ecosystems from Swindon to Swansea

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the programme, you may:

• Be aged 18-30
• Live within an hour's travel of the West of England
• Have the right to work in the UK

You must be willing to travel for in person teaching.

Cost

Click Start is free.

Dates and Times

Our next courses start:

• Tuesday 11 March for eight weeks, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10am-1.30pm. All teaching will take place online.

Dates are subject to change.

How Do I Apply?

1. Complete the application form.
2. Once you've submitted your form, you'll be contacted by a member of staff to complete the next stage of your application. This will be done via a short phone call.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How much of my course takes place in person and when? 70% of your teaching will be in person. This will take place over the eight weeks.
• Will I receive a certificate or qualification at the end of my course? At the end of your short course you'll receive a certificate of completion.
• What will I learn during the programme? You'll learn skills in web development, UI/UX design and digital marketing.
• What happens after my course? You'll be provided with six months of employability support from Catch22, including being signposted to opportunities for employment, self-employment, volunteering and further education.

Program Outline

Click Start is funded by Nominet, the public benefit company that operates and protects UK Internet infrastructure and uses its funds to support projects that promote digital inclusion.

• Content: The course covers web development, UI/UX design, and digital marketing.
• Web Development: Introduction to web development, HTML, Further HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap.
• UX/UI: Basics of UX/UI, ideation, fundamentals of color, typography, and hierarchy.
Practice in wireframing and prototyping.
• Digital Marketing: Introduction to digital marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), social media marketing, content marketing, and email marketing.
• Structure: The course is delivered over eight weeks, with a combination of face-to-face and online teaching.
• Course Schedule: Teaching takes place Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10am to 1:30pm.
• Modules: The course is divided into modules covering web development, UI/UX design, and digital marketing.
Each module includes specific topics and practical exercises.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The course uses a combination of face-to-face and online teaching.
• Faculty: The course is taught by highly experienced tutors.
• Unique Approaches: The course includes guest speakers and group exercises.

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: The course prepares learners for careers in web development, UI/UX design, and digital marketing.
• Opportunities: Learners will develop skills that are in high demand by employers in the tech and creative industries.
• Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, learners may pursue further education, self-employment, employment (internships, apprenticeships, entry-level roles), or volunteering.

Other:

• Partners: The Click Start program is a collaboration between Bath Spa University, Catch22, Nominet, the Institute of Coding, Bath College, and TechSPARK.
• Level Up Scheme: Click Start offers a Level Up scheme that matches learners to creative and technology-based volunteering opportunities from local charities.