The Digital Careers Upskill Programme supports businesses across Greater Manchester to upskill in key digital roles.

We’re working in partnership with Greater Manchester Combined Authority to deliver the training as part of the city-region’s Skills for Growth programme, funded through the European Social Fund. This means that courses can be accessed by individuals and businesses at absolutely no cost.

The Skills for Growth programme provides an opportunity to support businesses as they rapidly develop and innovate to maintain and create economic activity and jobs, with a focus on increased productivity through developing the skills of their workforce.

For businesses looking to upskill their workforce, we can work with leaders to develop a bespoke training programme relevant to business’ digital needs.

Stats show that one in six UK workers currently have little to no digital skills. This is set to grow by 2030, with nine out of 10 workers expected to need to learn new skills to do their jobs, at a cost of £1.3 billion a year. [Source: techuk.org]

The Digital Careers Upskill Programme offers a 6-week Digital Skills Pathway that will support your people in a range of areas, including:

• Microsoft Office
• Data Analysis
• Cyber Security
• Software Development

These skills will help your business to:

• Improve productivity
• Identify streamlining and cost-saving processes
• Protect your business against common digital threats
• Develop and utilise software to support your business needs

These digital skills will help you develop roles within your existing team that are necessary to your business, including Cyber Security Consultant, Data Analyst and Software Developer.

With the average cost of hiring around £3,000 per person, upskilling your existing team provides a wealth of benefits for your business without increasing the costs. [Source: glassdoor.co.uk]

The course is delivered via blended learning, which includes both face-to-face learning and self-study. This means the course is flexible to work around your business’ needs.

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