
The free course that gives you the digital skills you need
START WITH CLICK START.
If you like computers, gaming, or even editing videos on your phone, a career in tech or digital could be for you. Digital and tech is a growing sector, where completely new roles are created every year. This hybrid programme is designed to upskill young talent in the digital sector across South Wales.
Open doors with click start.
On this programme, you’ll develop essential technical digital skills, you’ll gain sector insights and access a collection of short courses and micro-credentials, and you’ll learn key employability skills like CV writing and interview techniques.
Free 4 week course
The digital skills every industry needs
Hybrid training
“Tech doesn’t always mean software engineering. There’s a huge variety of different roles. Every business needs digital skills. And whatever you want to do, you’ll do it better with digital skills.”
FAQ’s
All you need is an open mind. You don’t need experience. You don’t need to have been to university. All you need is curiosity and be ready to learn new things. Maybe you want a new direction? Maybe you want to upskill? Maybe you want a raise or promotion in your current role? Click Start gives you the head start you need.
On this course you’ll learn:
- Key employability skills such as CV writing and interviews
- Develop technical digital skills
- Learn about sector insights
- Access collection of short courses and micro-credentials
Click Start is designed to support under-represented groups. The aim is to give you the digital skills you need to open-up new opportunities and get better pay. Or simply do what you want to do in life.
For a FREE place, check if ALL of the following criteria apply to you:
- You are aged 16-30.
- You are not in full time education, training or employment
If you are not eligible for this programme, you may be eligible for our other courses. Take a look at our Click Start course listings to find the course that’s best for you.
If you sign up to a Click Start programme, you’ll also get access to GetMyFirstDigitalJob, an online platform designed to help you find and land a digital job. It’s your new hub for jobs, support, and guidance for your digital career.
You’ll get access to job opportunities from employers looking for fresh talent, and a dedicated careers coach who’ll give you one-on-one support to guide you through your job search journey. There’s also learning modules to boost your employability skills in the areas you need them most, and exclusive live events where you can get your questions answered by experts from across the digital industry.
There’s never been a better reason to join a Click Start programme!
GetMyFirstDigitalJob was built by BCS and The Talent People to support the Click Start programme.
- Starts on 3rd February and runs until 10th March 2025. The application deadline is 23rd January 2025.
To check your eligibility and apply, please click here
If you meet the eligibility criteria, then it’s completely free. And no, there’s no catch. These courses are delivered by The King’s Trust (formerly The Prince’s Trust) and The Open University in Wales in order to fill the UK’s digital skills gap. They are part of the Click Start programme, which is developed by the IoC and funded by Nominet.
This course is part of the nationwide Click Start training programme developed by the Institute of Coding – a national consortium of industry, educators and outreach providers and funded by Nominet – the public benefit company that operates and protects UK Internet infrastructure and uses its funds to support projects that promote digital inclusion.
The programme, which launched in 2023, helps to tackle the UK’s digital skills gap by offering skills and training to more than 26,500 learners across the country who may not have previously had opportunities.