Program Overview
The University of Birmingham Skills Bootcamps offer flexible, part-time programs designed to upskill or reskill individuals for new careers in high-demand fields. These bootcamps are fully funded and do not require previous qualifications or experience, making them accessible to those looking to enter new technical careers or advance their existing ones. Delivered through a blend of lectures, workshops, and projects, the programs aim to enhance employability by providing learners with in-demand skills and qualifications.
Program Outline
Teaching:
- The Skills Bootcamps are delivered through a mix of lectures, practical workshops and projects, with an embedded employability programme.
- In person classes may take place at the Edgbaston campus or the city centre building, The Exchange.
Careers:
- The aim of the bootcamps is to help individuals adjust to the changing economy by upskilling or reskilling, enabling the transition from work in declining sectors and occupations into new careers.
- Our bootcamps focus on making learners as employable as possible by ensuring they learn the skills and gain the required qualifications for their new careers.
Other:
- Skills Bootcamps are flexible courses giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills.
- The flexible part-time format of the new University of Birmingham Skills Bootcamps makes it possible for people to diversify and develop the skills needed for alternate technical careers.
- Our Skills Bootcamps do not require any previous degree qualifications or sector experience, allowing you to study something new whilst boosting your skills.
- Topics include the fundamentals of UX/UI, Cyber Security, Data for Creative Industries and Net Zero Together.
University of Birmingham Summary
Overview:
The University of Birmingham is a leading global university with a strong focus on research and innovation. It is committed to developing solutions for a thriving planet and improving the health of people around the world.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The University of Birmingham offers a welcoming environment for students, with opportunities to settle in, make new friends, discover the city of Birmingham, and prepare for their studies. The university also has a vision for its campus development in the next 20 years, aiming to enhance and refine the global campuses.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Global Impact:
The university's research is focused on addressing major global issues, such as climate change and global health.Multidisciplinary Collaboration:
The university encourages collaboration across disciplines to drive innovation and find solutions to complex problems.Pioneering Breakthroughs:
The university is known for its pioneering research and breakthroughs in various fields.Academic Programs:
Other:
The university has five research challenge themes that guide its focus and draw on its vast expertise and resources. These themes showcase the university's pioneering breakthroughs, multidisciplinary collaboration, and significant global impact.
