What you will learn

Skills Bootcamps give you the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with a local employer.

This 12-week bootcamp runs Monday on campus 9-5pm and Wednesday online 5-9pm. It is designed for individuals aged over 19 years, for FREE, as a vital, first step to helping you develop the in-demand skills to move into the digital tech sector. Or it can be used for any business looking to upskill staff to support the organisation in its digital transformation.

The Bootcamp

Over the first 6 weeks of the course you will develop the skills to write your first Python programme and be able to implement essential programming techniques that will be transferable across multiple provisions, e.g. software development and data science. Over the final 6 weeks of the bootcamp you will develop the skills of core data concepts and how they are implemented using Microsoft Azure data services.

The bootcamp will help you understand not only one of the most popular programming languages in the world, and also support you to gain knowledge and a qualification in Microsoft’s Azure Data Fundamentals – and excellent addition to any CV.

This fantastic opportunity forms part of the Government pilot to support individuals to develop vital skills and knowledge required by employers across all industry sectors.

Whether you are an individual wishing to reskill or upskill, or an employer intending to provide high-quality training to your employees, our 12-week/day-release – Working with Data bootcamp could be for you.

Bootcamps are designed for individuals and businesses based in the West of England, age 19+ and are part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee and Plan for Jobs.

Assessment method

There will be assessments throughout the programme and a final end of programme examination to gain a Microsoft Azure certificate.

Progression opportunities

Progression could be into entry level jobs as a Data Specialist, Data Analyst, Systems Support or Data Technician.

Additional support

Preparing learners for the future is an integral part of everything we do at the Bristol Training Institute. Whether you want to bolster your employment prospects, upskill or change careers, our friendly careers staff are committed to helping students get on the right career path. Additionally, as an adult learner you will have access to our specialist, highly qualified careers advisors who are on hand to assist you with making those important decisions about careers and course choices.

Whether you need support with developing your employability skills, or you are investigating your future options, we’ll be there to help you through the process. You can also use our free-to-access Career Coach programme to provide yourself with a detailed careers assessment, which you can then talk through with one of our advisors, as well as the assessment directing you to certain courses that will help you on your career journey.

As a Microsoft College all students and apprentices are given FREE access to LinkedIn Learning – an online educational platform that helps individuals discover and develop business, technology-related, and creatives skills through expert-led course videos.