Marvin OnumonuLack of essential digital skills is stopping around 11 million adults in the UK from moving into modern jobs, according to digital skills expert Crispin Read (pictured), CEO and founder of the Coders Guild.
Read said: “By focusing on the essential digital skills required for today’s workplace – including AI, automation, Kanban, remote collaboration tools like Slack, and more – participants gain the confidence and competence needed to succeed in any modern job.
“Project management skills are in demand across almost every industry, from construction to care work to retail and technology.
“By combining project management skills with training in AI and digital tools, learners will have a genuine edge that sets them up for life.”
Read added: “These are the skills that make a difference – not just in getting a job, but making a real impact when they get there.”
A report from Lloyds and Aviva in 2023 found that over half (53%) of adults in the UK did not have the essential digital skills needed for work.
The same research found that 62% of people considering a career change did not know what steps to take.
Many adults looking to change jobs are struggling due to a lack of digital skills, low confidence, and limited access to support.
These issues are particularly common among people who can only retrain during school holidays.
The Coders Guild is launching a six-week summer skills bootcamp focused on project management, AI and digital tools.
The bootcamp is aimed at career changers, returners and jobseekers, especially women and caregivers who need flexible training that fits around family life.
The bootcamp covers training in project management, agile workflows and AI-enabled tools.
It also includes practical tasks and case studies for interviews, weekly job clubs, one-to-one coaching, CV reviews and employer talks.
Learners can access a supportive online community, job postings and accountability groups.
All training is delivered online during daytime hours in school holidays.
Read said: “This isn’t just about learning tools – it’s about building a future. We’ve built a programme that’s flexible, approachable and packed with support.
“Digital careers shouldn’t be reserved for the few. We’re here to open doors and help people walk through them – prepared, confident, and supported.”
The bootcamp is fully funded for eligible adults in West Yorkshire.
It is designed to help people build digital confidence and move into modern, flexible jobs.
