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# Get Closer to Your Dream Job

Fully funded training to help launch your career in animation, immersive tech, games, and VFX

[Available Bootcamps](https://nextgenriseplatform.com/skills-bootcamps#Open-skills-bootcamps)

## What Are Skills Bootcamps?

Skills Bootcamps are fully-funded and government backed flexible, intense training programmes designed to help adults build in-demand skills and kickstart their career in different sectors.

Our bootcamps focus on creative and digital industries – like games development, animation, immersive technology, and VFX.

Whether you’re looking for your first role, switching careers, returning to work, or building on your existing digital skills, we’ll support you to take the next step on your journey.

 

##### Fast-Track Your Future

Each Skills Bootcamp runs for 10 to 16 weeks and focuses on practical learning, real-world projects, and professional support. Students on our Skills Bootcamps:

✅ Learn from expert tutors  
✅ Get real industry feedback on their work  
✅ Get 1:1 career and employability coaching  
✅ Are supported to build a job-ready portfolio

Check out our open opportunities below.

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###### [![Creative professional editing an animated scene on dual computer monitors.](https://nextgenriseplatform.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_2087950666.jpeg) Lighting and Rendering for Unreal Engine Production Developed and delivered with A Productions, this four-week online Skills Bootcamp will help experienced animation, 3D and VFX professionals extend their practice into real-time production using Unreal Engine. Through 32 hours of expert-led training and hands-on learning, you’ll develop skills in cinematography, Sequencer, lighting, real-time VFX and professional rendering. The Bootcamp is planned to begin on 9th November 2026 but remains subject to funding confirmation. Express your Interest to find out more and register for updates. Unreal Engine Lighting Rendering Real Time Production](https://nextgenriseplatform.com/skills-bootcamp-in-lighting-and-rendering-in-unreal-engine?hsLang=en)

### What are the benefits of a Skills Bootcamp?

#### Flexible Online Delivery

Learn from anywhere with weekly remote tutor sessions and on-demand recordings.

#### Project-Based Learning

Build up your skills and confidence with progressive technical challenges and in-person events. 

#### Career Support

Take part in 1:1 coaching, CV reviews and mock interviews with a dedicated employability coach.

#### Graduate with Confidence

You’ll finish your Skills Bootcamp with a portfolio that stands out, new connections, and clear next steps.

> “The Skills Bootcamp in Game Development with NextGen Skills Academy was life changing! I’m grateful for such an organised, informative and fun learning experience.”

![Sonya Bleiph](https://nextgenriseplatform.com/hubfs/Sonya%20Bleiph.jpg)

Sonya Bleiph

Junior 3D Artist

 

#### Your Questions Answered

- #### How much does it cost?
  
  Skills Bootcamps are fully funded for eligible learners. See each individual bootcamp page for location eligibility and funding details.
- #### What experience do I need?
  
  You don’t need to be a pro, but you’ll need some existing skills and experience to support your application. This could be through formal learning, self-taught, previous roles, or transferable skills. Eligibility criteria may vary depending on location and funding partner. See each bootcamp for details.
- #### How are the Skills Bootcamps delivered?
  
  All the main tutor sessions, masterclasses, and employability sessions are delivered online. You'll join a dedicated Discord server to chat with your cohort, tutors, and NextGen. 
  
  We also host a couple of in-person events for each bootcamp that you're expected to attend. These normally involve a weekend of working together as a team on a project, we’ve found these to be a really positive way to meet your fellow students and build a supportive network. 

 

- #### What is the time commitment?
  
  This will vary for each bootcamp, but as a guide you are expected to spend between three to four hours per week attending the core tutor and coach led sessions. These sessions are live but recorded for playback on-demand as needed. You will also be expected to work independently for approx. three hours on that week’s task. 
- #### What technology do I need to take part?
  
  You will need access to an internet connected computer/laptop that can run the required software for your bootcamp (e.g. Blender, Unity, Unreal, etc.). The Skills Bootcamps can not be completed on just a tablet or a phone. 
  
  You will be sent links to a spec list as part of your onboarding process. If you don’t have access to a suitable machine, NextGen has a limited number of suitable laptops we can loan out for the duration of the bootcamp. 
- #### What support will I get?
  
  You’ll attend weekly group sessions with a dedicated tutor, receive tailored career guidance from our employability coach, get project feedback from industry, and have ongoing support from the NextGen team.

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