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Skills Bootcamp in the Creative Industry

Looking to build a career in the Creative sector? Our Skills Bootcamp in the Creative Industry will help to turn your vision into a reality and is a fast-track, practical training programme designed with real employers to help you get job-ready in just a few weeks.

Course details

Course provider: Kirklees Council/Proper Job Theatre Company

Eligibility: You must be aged 19+ and reside in West Yorkshire

Industry: Creative

Dates: From November 2025

Venue: Proper Job Theatre Co, 3rd Floor, 46/47 Byram Arcade, Huddersfield, HD1 1ND

Course overview

Freelancing in the Creative Industry can offer long-term sustainability and can create a steady income despite the short-term nature of contracts. This Bootcamp will enable you to learn to adapt to industry trends and be prepared. Course content includes a core curriculum of essential skills development and industry-specific skills training relating to creative industry in Kirklees.

During the Bootcamp, you’ll cover key topics such as:

Understanding the creative sector
Formal registration and set-up, including legal and insurance requirements
Research and business planning, financial managements
How to build a proposition and find a unique selling point (USP)
Technical film and theatre skills, screen printing, media production, Hot House preparation, interview and in-work support.

What next?

On completion of the course, progression may be to gain employment within the creative industry sector. Guaranteed interviews are offered with the Culture Collective network.

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