ACCESS FULLY FUNDED COURSES TO ENHANCE THE DIGITAL SKILLS OF YOUR WORKFORCE

We are offering individuals a wide range of training, from Cyber Security and Desktop Apps to Podcasting.

The Digital Skills Innovation & Leadership Project is fully-funded for eligible employed residents based in Northumberland, North Tyneside and Newcastle.

This is funded by North East Combined Authority.

HELPING ADDRESS SPECIFIC SKILLS GAPS

Our team will provide the opportunity for individuals to access training, addressing specific skills gaps identified by employers in disciplines which could include:

DIGITAL MARKETING & DIGITAL DESIGN
WEBSITE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
LEADERSHIP
AI AND MACHINE LEARNING
DESKTOP APPLICATIONS
DATA ANALYSIS
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
CYBER SECURITY

WHAT WE OFFER?

  • Taster sessions for businesses and the community, delivered online and in outreach venues, to stimulate interest in digital skills.
  • Accredited and non-accredited structured short courses which will enable learners to build towards higher level qualifications. Provision will be flexible, with an emphasis on blended learning approaches, to attract individuals who would not traditionally access standard Higher Education programmes.
  • A pilot digital leadership programme designed for Northumberland employers to drive digital innovation.

WHERE ARE THE PROJECTS DELIVERED?

Our team at the University of Sunderland will be offering courses on a blended basis with a mix of online and face to face learning in pop up venues across Northumberland.

Our courses are suitable for:

  • Employers interested in driving digital innovation in their business by investing in digital skills.
  • Employees seeking to improve their digital skills.