Upskill and reskill
The UK’s tech industry is booming. With an estimated 100,000 new opportunities emerging every month – and UK tech salaries averaging over £50,000 – this wide and resilient sector is alive with career potential; and facing an unprecedented skills gap.
As part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee and Plan for Jobs, QA is delivering four fully-funded Digital Skills Bootcamps in virtual settings - Software Development, Data Utilisation and Analysis, ICT Cloud and Software Tester - to help close the digital skills gap and provide opportunity for talent from diverse backgrounds to gain a fast-tracked career in tech.
Get involved and tap into promising tech talent, to futureproof your organisation for the digital revolution
What digital skills can you learn?
QA's Skills Bootcamps in software development, data analysis, cloud technology and software testing enable learners to equip themselves with work-ready tech skills, and organisations to upskill and reskill existing employees.
Software Development
The Digital Skills Bootcamp in Software Development includes the following modules:
Level 3:
- Python
- HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Linking Python apps to SQL Databases
Level 4:
- Software design
- Agile and the SDLC
- Software testing
- Working in a CI/CD environment
Data Analysis and Utilisation
The Digital Skills Bootcamp in Data Analysis and Utilisation includes the following modules:
- Database design
- Data storage and security
- Data modelling and analysis
- Python
- AI and automation
ICT Cloud
The Digital Skills Bootcamp in ICT Cloud includes the following modules:
- Core technologies of major cloud providers
- Servers, applications, and network architectures
- Network and Cloud security
- The principles of APIs and Web Services
- DevOps tools and culture
Software Tester
The Digital Skills Bootcamp in Software Testing includes the following modules:
- Fundamental principles of testing
- Static testing
- Agile testing and the SDLC
- Test automation
- Test Techniques
How to get involved
What learning paths are available?
Please note that the below represent the full range of specialisms available on DfE bootcamps, while programmes delivered by QA may be subject to change on a rolling basis.
Get in touch to learn more about how we can help to meet your digital skills needs.
Software Developer L3
On the DfE Skills Bootcamp Software Developer Levels 3, you’ll be learning everything you need to start a career in Software Development, including engaging modules on:
- Basic principles of software design
- Software testing frameworks and methodologies
- Python
- Linking Python apps to SQL databases
- HTML, CSS and JavaScript
Software Developer L4
On the DfE Skills Bootcamps Software Developer Levels 4 you’ll be learning everything you need to start a career in Software Development, including engaging modules on:
- Basic principles of software design
- Software testing frameworks and methodologies
- The Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Planning and delivering projects through Agile Scrum
- Working in a CI/CD environment
Cloud
On the ICT Cloud DfE Skills Bootcamp, you’ll be learning everything you need to start a career in IT Support, including engaging modules on:
- Core technologies of major cloud providers (Azure, AWS, and GCP)
- Servers, applications, and network architectures
- Network and Cloud security
- The principles of APIs and Web Services
- DevOps tools and culture
Data
On the Data Utilisation and Analysis DfE Skills Bootcamp, you’ll be learning everything you need to start a career in Data, including engaging modules on:
- Data structures and database system design including Python
- Data storage and security
- Data modelling and analysis
- Data Storytelling and visualisation techniques
- AI, Automation, and emerging/ sustainable data technologies
Software tester
On the Software Tester DfE Skills Bootcamp, you’ll be learning everything you need to start a career in Software Testing, including engaging modules on:
- Fundamental principles of testing
- Static testing and the review process
- Agile testing and the SDLC
- Test automation
- Black box, White box, and Experience-based Test Techniques