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No. The Bootcamps aredesigned to be accessible to complete beginners while also offering valuable insights for those with existing technical or business experience.
Fully and part funded programme to help you gain in-demand skills drive space careers and business growth
The Pivot to Space Skills Bootcamp is a Level 3 training programme designed to help professionals and businesses seize opportunities in the rapidly expanding UK space economy, which generates £18.6 billion in income and supports over 55,000 jobs. Delivered through a mix of online and in-person learning, the course is geared to unveiling growth opportunities, understanding the space ecosystem, emerging technologies and practical project management.
Gain insights directly from experienced tutors with real-world expertise in a sector that is home to 1,900 organisations and catalyses 18% of UK GDP through satellite-enabled services.
Explore the convergence of space with AI, cyber security, robotics and quantum, technologies at the heart of the 108 projects funded through the UK’s National Space Innovation Programme.
Start from scratch, as the Bootcamp is designed for learners with no space experience. It is accessible whether you are changing career or upskilling in your current role, joining over 4,500 people who have already advanced through space-related training.
Get career support with CVs, LinkedIn and mock interviews, then sit the PFQ and connect with employers in an industry ranked number one in Europe for private investment between 2014 and 2024.
Develop the knowledge to identify opportunities, manage projects and pitch new ideas in a sector delivering £7.49 of economic return for every £1 invested in the European Space Agency.
Complete the programme and receive a certificate that demonstrates your achievement, joining the 13 million participant hours already invested in future workforce projects supported by the UK Space Agency.
8 days of tutor-led training delivered remotely via Teams, with some face-to-face sessions available. Totals 60 guided learning hours plus an additional 20 hours of supported self-study.
Open to adults 19+ in Cheshire. If you are self-employed or unemployed, you must reside in Cheshire; if employed and employer-sponsored, your work must be based in Cheshire. (Eligible employers will co-fund the training.)
Suitable for business leaders exploring new markets, professionals looking to pivot into the space sector, organisations seeking growth and innovation opportunities, and individuals with no prior experience interested in space and related technologies.
This training is 100% funded for self-employed and unemployed individuals. Employer-sponsored learners pay only 10% of costs if at an SME, or 30% if at a larger company, with the remainder government-funded.
Certificate of Completion, demonstrating achievement in space sector awareness, project management, data and AI integration, and business growth planning.
Practical knowledge of space markets and technologies, the ability to assess opportunities and create strong business cases, increased confidence to pitch for funding, and enhanced networks with industry experts and professionals.
Gain a foundation in the essentials of space, including orbits, satellites, rockets and exploration missions. Understand how the industry is structured, its history, and the careers available across different segments.
Explore the full space value chain, from launch vehicles and ground systems to applications such as Earth observation, GPS, telecoms, weather and data analytics. Learn how these interconnected areas create opportunities for businesses.
Discover the exciting field of in-orbit servicing, robotics and future manufacturing. Examine how autonomy, AI and robotics are shaping new space operations, and explore the challenges and opportunities in this emerging area.
Understand the crucial links between space and other cutting-edge fields including cyber security, quantum and artificial intelligence. Learn how industries are converging and why these crossovers are driving new innovations and business models.
Develop practical skills in planning and managing space-related projects. Topics include mission lifecycles, budgeting, risk management, standards, and stakeholder engagement, equipping you with tools used across major space initiatives.
Gain a global perspective of the space industry. Explore regional activities, current projects, supply chain challenges and emerging trends such as additive manufacturing, AI and ISAM. Learn where future opportunities are developing worldwide.
Identify where the New Space Economy is creating opportunities for growth. Examine business strategies, commercialisation, regulatory challenges and sustainability factors to position your organisation for long-term success.
Pull together everything you’ve learned by developing a tailored business case for entering or expanding in the space sector. Work on pitch decks, explore funding and grants, and learn how to demonstrate ROI to stakeholders.
The programme is delivered by expert tutors who bring practical extensive knowledge of the space sector and a clear focus on helping learners apply skills with confidence. With engaging teaching and structured guidance, they ensure participants can grasp complex concepts, explore opportunities and translate learning into real business and career growth.
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Skills Bootcamps are fully funded or subsidised, flexible courses for learners living in England, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview or progress in their current role as part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee and Plan for Jobs, helping everyone gain skills for life.
The £3bn Government initiative is designed to close the skills gap in the UK that has been intensified by the disruption that coronavirus caused to job sectors and businesses. Skills Bootcamps are a great way for those looking to further enhance their skills, wanting a career change and those not currently in work, to gain knowledge and experience which will be increasingly vital over the next few years.
We are a training provider for the Skills Bootcamps, an upskill initiative by the Department for Work & Pensions. 3D 360 is born out of industry and the realisation that 3D printing is the future of manufacturing and is changing the way things are made today. It is owned and run by two vastly experienced engineers from the nuclear, automotive, and commercial design sectors. Both have many years’ experience providing consultancy services to the engineering and manufacturing sectors and in utilising 3D printing within industry for prototyping and production applications.
The Bootcamp is open to individuals and organisations of all sizes. No prior knowledge or qualifications are required, making it suitable for professionals, business leaders and anyone interested in the space sector.
The Bootcamp runs over 8 days, with 60 guided learning hours plus additional self-study. It is designed to provide a comprehensive yet accessible learning experience.
The programme is hybrid, with 6 days delivered online via Zoom or Teams and 2 days delivered face-to-face for practical sessions, networking and final presentations.
Sessions run from 09:00 to 17:00. You should also allow time for around 14 hours of self-study across the programme.
A laptop or desktop with camera and microphone, reliable internet, and access to Microsoft Teams.
No. The Bootcamps aredesigned to be accessible to complete beginners while also offering valuable insights for those with existing technical or business experience.