Project Management Skills Bootcamp
September 21st – December 14th 2026
13‑week programme designed to help adults build practical project management capability and progress into project‑focused roles.
About Skills Bootcamps
Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible training programmes designed to help adults build the skills employers are looking for. They offer a clear pathway for unemployed individuals, career changers and those looking to progress in their current field.
Our Staffordshire Skills Bootcamps are funded by the Department of Work & Pensions and open to all types of learners, including unemployed and self-employed individuals, and those in full or part time employment looking to upskill. Employers often utilise Skills Bootcamps to train existing staff through the funding support available.
Designed to fit around work and life commitments, each Bootcamp provides practical, job‑focused learning that supports adults in gaining new skills, moving into employment, or advancing their career.
Funding support available
Co-Funded Training for Employers
Are you an employer seeking more cost effective training options for your team’s project management skills?
Our Project Management Skills Bootcamp gives your employees the practical skills they need to plan, manage and deliver projects more effectively.
And with up to 90% funding available, developing your team doesn’t have to come with a big training cost.
Self-Employed Individuals
Are you self-employed and looking to manage projects and business demands more effectively?
The training provided by this bootcamp will help you stay on top of your workload and deliver better results for your clients, as well as gaining new contracts.
The bootcamp is 100% funded, with all training and assessment completed in just 13 weeks.
Employed Individuals
Are you employed but planning to take the next step in your career and move into Project Management?
This bootcamp gives you the skills and confidence to pursue your next role as a Project Manager or in a project-focused position.
With 100% funding, you can gain key project management skills and take a step towards a career that better matches your goals.
Unemployed Individuals
Are you currently out of work and looking for a new role in Project Management?
This Skills Bootcamp provides practical knowledge and the confidence you need to pursue new opportunities in a project-focused role.
This bootcamp is 100% funded for unemployed individuals and will give you industry-relevant skills to take that next step towards a rewarding career.
This Skills Bootcamp builds practical, real‑world project management skills for anyone supporting or delivering projects in a corporate setting. Over 13 weeks, learners will develop capability in project lifecycles, governance, planning and scheduling, stakeholder engagement, communication, resource management, risk and issue control, change management, project monitoring and project closure.
Running from September 21st to December 14th, the programme blends structured learning with hands‑on practice. Learners will take part in weekly live online classes (every Tuesday) and should expect to commit some additional independent study and project work outside the weekly classes to successfully finish the Bootcamp.
To participate, learners need access to a laptop or desktop computer, a stable internet connection and basic office software. No prior project management experience is required, all tools and techniques are introduced during the programme.
Assessment is based on completing a full project management documentation portfolio, delivering a group presentation, and completing a written reflective assessment.
The Bootcamp is designed for adults who want to develop practical project management skills that can be applied immediately in the workplace. It suits career changers, early‑career professionals, team leaders, and anyone responsible for planning or delivering projects.
It’s also suitable for self‑employed individuals who manage client work and want a more structured approach. Learners interested in exploring project management further can read more about project management roles or core project skills.
Skills Bootcamps are designed to make training accessible to a wide range of learners and employers.
- Employed, self-employed and unemployed learners: Bootcamps are 100% funded, meaning there is no cost to the learner.
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): Employers receive 90% funding towards the cost of training and contribute the remaining 10%.
- Large organisations: Employers receive 70% funding and contribute the remaining 30%.
Whether you are looking to develop your own skills or invest in the development of your employees, our Skills Bootcamps provide a flexible and supported route to gaining valuable, industry-relevant skills.
Funding is subject to eligibility criteria and programme availability.
To join a Staffordshire & Stoke‑on‑Trent Skills Bootcamp, learners must meet all of the following eligibility criteria.
Who Can Apply
Skills Bootcamps are open to adults who are:
- Employed, unemployed, or self‑employed
- Serving prisoners due for release within 6 months
- On Temporary Release
- Participants on the DWP Restart programme
Age Requirement
Learners must be 19 or older on the first day of learning.
Right to Work in the UK
Learners must have the right to work in the UK.
Residency
Learners must live in Staffordshire or Stoke‑on‑Trent.
Learners living outside the area may still be eligible if they are employed by a Staffordshire or Stoke‑on‑Trent employer who is co‑funding their place.
English Skills
Learners must have a good level of English (reading, writing, speaking and listening) to fully engage with the programme.
Previous Bootcamp Participation
- Learners can only start one Skills Bootcamp per funding year
- They cannot be enrolled on more than one Bootcamp at the same time
- They may start a second Bootcamp only if the first milestone payment has not yet been reached
Prior Knowledge
- No prior project management experience is required
- Providers will complete a short screening process to ensure learners do not already hold a significant portion of the skills taught in the Bootcamp
Learners will:
- Build a practical understanding of recognised project management approaches
- Develop skills in governance, business case development, planning, risk management, change control and reporting
- Learn how structured methodologies support effective project delivery
- Produce a complete portfolio of project documentation including PID, scope, WBS, schedule, resource plan, stakeholder register, communication plan, RAID log, change requests, status reports and closure documentation
- Strengthen professional behaviours such as collaboration, communication, problem‑solving, ethical practice, sustainability awareness and accountability