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Creative Content Design

Skills BootcampCost: Fully Funded by UK GovernmentDuration: 2 weeks full time (Mon - Fri) & 5 weeks part time Frequency: 60 hours guided learning
Updated: 29 July 2025
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A creative, hands-on funded Skills Bootcamp designed to introduce you to the fast-growing world of digital content creation.

From image editing and animation to video editing and AI tools, you’ll learn how to develop creative ideas from concept to finished piece with no prior experience needed. You’ll gain practical experience across key design tools, working on real-world briefs and building a professional portfolio to help you stand out.

Course content

This course is designed to equip you with the fundamentals of content creation and its vital role in today’s digital landscape, particularly in the creative industries.

In our Creative Content Design Skills Bootcamp, you’ll learn:  

  • Pixel-based design and image editing
  • Vector graphics, icon design and simple branding
  • Motion graphics and animation techniques
  • Video editing, sequencing and audio mixing
  • AI-assisted image creation and free online design tools
  • How to respond to creative briefs and develop a portfolio

The course is designed for all levels of experience and is ideal for individuals who are: 

  • Interested in building digital content for creative industries, whether that’s design, animation, social media or brand storytelling. 
  • Freelancers, small business owners or self-employed creatives wanting to upskill, improve their offering or take on new types of projects. 
  • Career changers, college leavers or graduates curious about working in content creation, creative media production or digital communications. 
  • Creatives looking to build confidence with essential tools like Adobe and learn new ones like AI integration. 

Course outcomes

You’ll walk away with a polished portfolio showcasing your skills across design, video and animation. You'll also gain the skills and confidence to apply for entry-level roles or integrate new skills into your existing profession, as well as a certificate and a LinkedIn digital badge. 

At ALT, we’re committed to your career success. We’ll work with you to secure opportunities and interviews for you, leveraging our extensive industry connections at ALT to help you into your next great opportunity.

Whatever your aspirations, we’ll support you in getting on the right path, with the right people in the industry.

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Course Dates & Locations

Our Skills Bootcamp courses are delivered in multiple regions and start dates, so that you can find the best time to enrol on the course. This course is 2 weeks long and requires attendance 5 days each week, Monday to Friday.

Creative Content Design will be delivered in the following regions, and on the following confirmed course dates:

Course Start Date
Monday 11th August 2025
Location
Production Park, Wakefield
Course Start Date
Monday 20th October
Location
Hertfordshire - Location TBC
Course Start Date
Monday 3rd November (5 week delivery, 2 x days per week)
Location
Production Park, Wakefield

Funding Eligibility

Please note that the following minimum eligibility criteria must be met in order to receive funding for this course:

  • 19 years of age and over 
  • Be based in either the Hertfordshire or West Yorkshire regions 
  • Have the legal right to work in the UK

If you have any barriers that would stop you from attending the course, please get in touch with the training team on training@altech.ac.uk

Meet your tutor

Deryck is an Entertainment Technology & Production Instructor at the Academy of Live Technology. With 25 years of experience in the creative industry, he has specialised in delivering innovative communication solutions across both digital and traditional media. 

Holding a BA Hons in Fine Art and an MSc in Virtual Production, he combines artistic vision with technical expertise, bridging creativity and cutting-edge technology to craft impactful narratives.

Academy of Live Technology Short Course Instructor, Deryck Jones

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Spaces are limited for each course, so we recommend registering your interest using the form below to start your application process. 

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