Professional/Short course Skills Bootcamp for Future Leaders

Entry year
2025/26
Course code
Z51000206
Application
University
Level
Professional/Short Course
School
Bristol Business School
Campus
Frenchay
Duration
10 days over 11 weeks
Delivery
Part-time

Introduction

Our Skills Bootcamp for Future Leaders is designed to empower current and aspiring leaders to excel in senior management roles. We will provide cutting-edge training in leadership, strategic thinking, business management, and innovation.  

The creative industries in the West of England is a thriving sector, employing talented professionals and contributing significantly to the region’s economy. As this dynamic sector continues to evolve, the demand for skilled leaders will be greater than ever to navigate the challenges of the modern creative landscape. By developing future leaders, we aim to ensure long-term resilience and success for organisations across the creative industries, helping them thrive in a competitive market and build sustainable futures.  

If you want to play a leading role in the growth of your organisation, join us to unlock your leadership potential and make a lasting impact on your career and the creative sector. 

See our programme brochure for more detail on the programme and session content. 

Entry requirements

Due to funding restrictions, all learners must meet the following criteria:

  • Be aged 19 by 8 January 2025
  • Live in or work for an SME organisation based in in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset or North Somerset 
  • Not currently be in full-time or part-time education
  • Have the right to live and work in the UK
  • Have not registered and attended (including partial completion) any other Skills Bootcamp since April 2024 from any provider
  • Have your employers agreement to attend and achieve the required outcomes 

Structure

Content

See our programme brochure for full details.

Our Skills bootcamp is structured through a mixture of live tutor led interactive sessions, lunchtime learner forum and self-study resources. Alongside this, learners will be supported by an industry mentor who has extensive experience of working in a senior leadership position within the creative industries and our Career Coach who will work with you to reflect on your personal career aspirations and help build a roadmap to achieving these.

Across the ten weeks you will explore topics including:  

Empowering Creative Teams through Effective Leadership

Developing organisational resilience

Building a brand in the creative industries

Co-creating value in client-agency relationships

Written agreement: the importance of contracts

Networking and pitching skills

Sources of funding

Cultivating a creative and innovative organisational climate

Future developments in the creative industry

Features

Study facilities

Take a personalised virtual tour of the Business Management facilities and experience what a typical day could look like here for you.

Prices and dates

Supplementary fee information

January 2025 cohort

Application deadline: 8 January 2025

Live sessions will take place in-person at Frenchay Campus, Bristol from 09:30-13:30 on the following dates:

  • Session 1 – Wednesday 15 January 2025
  • Session 2 – Wednesday 22 January 2025  
  • Session 3 – Wednesday 29 January 2025
  • Session 4 – Wednesday 5 February 2025
  • Session 5 – Wednesday 12 February 2025  
  • Session 6 – Wednesday 26 February 2025  
  • Session 7 – Wednesday 5 March 2025  
  • Session 8 – Wednesday 12 March 2025  
  • Session 9 – Wednesday 19 March 2025  
  • Session 10 – Wednesday 26 March 2025

Lunchtime forum sessions will take place online (via Teams) from 12:30-14:00 on the following dates:  

  • Friday 17 January 2025  
  • Friday 24 January 2025
  • Friday 31 January 2025
  • Friday 7 February 2025  
  • Friday 14 February 2025  
  • Friday 28 February 2025  
  • Friday 7 March 2025  
  • Friday 14 March 2025  
  • Friday 21 March 2025

Alongside these sessions, learners will be required to undertake self-study activity and 1-2-1 career coaching sessions.

Bootcamp fees

This Skills Bootcamp is only open to individuals applying through their SME employer, If you are looking to apply as an independent learner, or through a large organisation employer, please complete our Expression of Interest form (How to Apply section below) to be notified of suitable dates.

All successful applicants will be funded 90% of the fee with their SME employer required to pay the remaining 10% contribution of £354.05. 

How to apply

Please complete our expression of interest form via the Apply Now button and one of the team will be in touch to progress your application.

For further information