Skills Bootcamp in Leading Sustainable Development for Carbon Net Zero

During this 12 week free online short course you’ll explore the potential benefits of a net zero economy for businesses, the workforce and the wider community.

You'll learn to define the range, scope and scale of workplace challenges, particularly for small businesses. You'll also develop an understanding of the potential sustainable solutions for businesses such as low carbon technologies and behaviour change initiatives aimed at the workforce.

You must be aged 19+ to apply. We only accept applications from students who haven't completed a government funded Skills Bootcamp in the last two years.

What we look for

The single biggest thing we’re looking for is for you to possess an interest in solving the challenges net zero goals bring to businesses. While some previous knowledge is desirable, the most important factor is a positive mindset.

Eligibility requirements

You must:

• Have lived in the UK for at least three years
• Live in Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset, Bristol or South Gloucestershire
• Be aged 19+
• Have the right to live and work in the UK
• Agree to provide mandatory personal data and supplementary information on your employment outcomes for up to eight months following completion of the Skills Bootcamp
• Be looking for a new role, new opportunities or increased responsibility/promotion to a different role that utilises the skills acquired through this online short course
• Not have completed a Skills Bootcamp funded by the DfE in the past two years

Cost

Our Skills Bootcamp in Leading Sustainable Development for Carbon Net Zero is funded by the Department for Education (DfE), and therefore is free. We only accept applications from students who haven't completed a government funded Skills Bootcamp in the last two years.

If you're being sent for training by your employer, your employer will need to pay up to 30% of the total fees depending on the size of the company. If this is the case, please contact us at skillsbootcamps@bathspa.ac.uk for more details.

Dates & times

The next courses start on:

• 9 January for 12 weeks, Monday 5pm-8pm and Thursday 10am-1pm

These times are subject to interest and may change depending on demand.

You'll also attend two in person sessions on the 10 and 17 January from 9am-1pm at the Future Leap Offices on Gloucester Road, Bristol.

Please note that whilst these are the current confirmed dates, they are subject to change.

Places are offered on a first come first serve basis. To have the best chance of securing a place, please apply as soon as possible. Applications close two weeks prior to the start date or once full.

How to apply

1. Complete the first stage eligibility form
2. If you meet the basic eligibility criteria for this Skills Bootcamp we'll invite you to complete a second stage application form
3. A member of our team will then have a quick phone call with you to discuss your objectives and ensure your suitability for this course
4. If you are suitable for the course our team will contact you a couple of days after your phone call to offer you a place on the course
5. Once you accept the offer, you are enrolled. You'll receive more details about the course before the start date.

If you have any queries please contact skillsbootcamps@bathspa.ac.uk