Editorial

ServiceNow and Northeastern University London to roll out digital skills training

Bootcamps give people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to a guaranteed interview with a local employer

Posted 19 October 2022 by Christine Horton


ServiceNow and Northeastern University London have been awarded a contract by the Department of Education to train 250 participants in digital technology. The training is through the Skills Bootcamps which is part of the government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee.

Skills Bootcamps are being delivered in partnership with employers, providers, and local authorities, to help people gain skills for life, help support skills demands in their local area, and ultimately – to help people get a better job.

The course will train participants in Data Management Systems with ServiceNow, providing digital transformation knowledge and business skills, as well as sought-after industry training.

ServiceNow said it will give people the opportunity to complete free training to boost their earnings and prospects, while helping businesses to recruit.

It added that the course could provide the basis for a career as a technology consultant, business or data analyst, project manager or developer.

“We recognise the importance of ensuring those searching for a new role, or wishing to improve their skills, get the training they need, and more importantly get the path they need into employment,” said Professor Scott Wildman, academic dean from Northeastern University London.

“Our Skills Bootcamp is unique, in that it is delivered in partnership with ServiceNow, so participants gain invaluable industry training, and introductions to customers and partners seeking to bridge their talent gap.”

Skills minister Andrea Jenkyns, at the Department for Education, added that the bootcamps “are a fantastic way for adults to boost their skills in digital technology, giving people the opportunity to complete free training to boost their earnings and prospects, while helping businesses to recruit. The tech sector is booming, so adults who complete one of our high-quality Skills Bootcamps with innovative companies like ServiceNow can be confident they are learning the skills employers are looking for, enabling them to progress into a better paid job or embark on an exciting new path.”

The bootcamps are flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to a guaranteed interview with a local employer. Whilst completing the course, learners can continue to claim Universal Credit.