Click Start
Break into Tech with Free Digital Courses
In today’s fast-moving job market, over 80% of all roles need digital skills, not just those in tech. In fact, "jobs with digital skills pay on average £8K more a year."From coding to data and web development, these courses will give you in-demand digital skills and open up opportunities for better pay. Plus, build your professional skills in areas like decision-making, problem solving and communication. Make your CV stand out.Improve your digital skills today.
Breaking into Tech Industries
Discover the essentials for launching your career in tech. Explore paths in software development, cloud computing, AI, blockchain, web development, and robotics with courses designed to help you get started in these exciting fields - 6 courses.
How to Get Into Software Development
Discover the essential skills that will help you succeed as a developer with this interactive online software development course.
How to Get Into Cloud Computing
Learn the essential traits of a successful cloud computer and kickstart your tech career with this online cloud computing course.
How to Get Into AI
Kickstart your AI career by mastering essential technical skills. Learn how AI can grow your professional opportunities.
How to Get Into Web Development
Discover web development with hands-on learning from the University of Leeds. Build key skills to kickstart your tech career.
How to Get Into Robotics
Discover robotics engineering and explore its diverse career paths with the University of Leeds.
How to Get Into Blockchain
Discover the building blocks of blockchain technologies and how to utilise them for a successful career in tech.
Technical skills
Master the technical skills you need with courses covering coding basics, software testing, and advanced topics like cryptography and UX design. Perfect for building a strong foundation or advancing your tech expertise - 10 courses.
Computer Programming for Everyone
Discover the art of computer programming and learn what code can do with the Institute of Coding and the University of Leeds.
Creating a Great User Experience for Mobile Apps
Discover the essentials of UX and bring products to life by designing your own mobile app with the University of Leeds.
An Introduction to Logic for Computer Science
Hone your computer science skills and gain practical applications for solving complex problems with logic.
Working with Version Control
Enhance your coding and project skills by learning Git and version control with experts from the University of Leeds.
An Introduction to Cryptography
Delve into the inner workings of cryptographic tools and techniques with the University of Leeds.
Working with Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)
Learn how to effectively work with IDEs to develop your digital skills and start your successful tech career.
Foundations of Software Testing and Validation
Gain career-ready skills in software testing and development by designing robust test cases and applying industry standards.
An Introduction to Programming Using Python
Learn Python programming essentials and how to kickstart your tech career with the University of Leeds.
How to Create Great Online Content
Discover what makes online content a success and learn how to create engaging content that's in line with your business goals.
Learn to Code for the Web
Interested in what's behind your favourite websites and apps? Get to grips with the basics of coding in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Problem Solving and Innovation
Unlock your problem-solving skills with these popular courses. Learn to tackle challenges in creative ways and apply new techniques to get the results you want - 5 courses.
Decision Making: How to Choose the Right Problem to Solve
Build problem-solving skills and learn how to make an effective plan to tackle real-life and workplace decisions.
Evidence and Data Collection for Problem Solving
Discover the importance of data and how to harness its power to help you make better business decisions.
Introduction to Technology-Assisted Decision-Making
Boost your decision-making skills with technology-assisted techniques to optimise outcomes in healthcare, industry, and education.
Fundamental Skills in Engineering Design
Discover the essential skills that will help you succeed as a developer with this interactive online software development course.
Get Creative with People to Solve Problems
Increase your problem-solving skills and develop your design thinking mindset using the principles of human-centred design.
Professional skills
Enhance your job prospects with key professional skills. Learn how to communicate well, nail your presentations and build a killer online profile with these courses designed just for you - 8 courses.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills at Work
Improve your communication skills at work and learn how to navigate positive collaboration in the modern workplace.
Essential Skills for Your Career Development
Take charge of your career development and identify the skills you need to plan and achieve your career goals.
Wellbeing and Resilience at Work
Increase your resilience and adaptability, and explore the value of good health and wellbeing in the workplace.
Create a Professional Online Presence
Does your social media presence reflect who you are as a professional? Build your online presence to boost your employability.
Create a Social Media Marketing Campaign
Learn to plan and launch a successful social media marketing campaign with the Institute of Coding and the University of Leeds.
Collaborative Working in a Remote Team
Learn how to work effectively and collaboratively with your team as you navigate remote working with the University of Leeds.
Presenting Your Work with Impact: Presentation Skills Training
Improve your presentation skills and learn how to present your work with impact and communicate messages clearly and concisely.
Learn about Current Digital Workplace Trends
Understand how digital technology influences our lives and the way we work, with the IOC and the University of Leeds.
Why Click Start?
✔️ Unlock opportunities
✔️ Upskill for free, on your terms
✔️ What you will learn
The Click Start programme is made up of 20+ short digital skills courses designed to help you apply for new jobs, get better pay and get new employment opportunities and promotions.
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!
Click Start gives you the head start you need.
What is Click Start?
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.
Jumpstart your career with Click Start and discover new opportunities just a click away!
