West of England Skills Bootcamps: Leadership and Sustainability Training for North Somerset Businesses
1st September 2025
Are you a North Somerset business owner or professional looking to enhance your leadership capabilities while building a more sustainable future for your organisation? The West of England Skills Bootcamps are offering two excellent training opportunities that could transform how you lead and operate your business.
Leadership and Management Skills Bootcamp
Strong leadership and enhanced decision-making skills are crucial for business success. The Leadership and Management bootcamp is a 10-week course that focuses on developing the essential skills that drive business growth and team effectiveness.
What you’ll gain:
- Enhanced decision-making capabilities
- Improved problem-solving techniques
- Stronger management and leadership competencies
- Skills that directly benefit your business operations
Course Details:
- Duration: 10 weeks
- Delivery: Online and at Temple Studios, Bristol (with some sessions at New Room Bristol)
- Cost: Completely free to learners
- Upcoming Start Dates:
- September cohort: Starts Monday 9th September 2025, 9:30am
- October cohort: Starts Thursday 9th October 2025, 9:30am
Perfect for: Business owners, managers, team leaders, and professionals looking to advance their careers in North Somerset and the wider West of England region.
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Organisational Sustainability Bootcamp
In today’s business landscape, sustainability isn’t just good practice – it’s essential for long-term success. This 10-week bootcamp helps you understand your business’s environmental impact and develop effective carbon reduction strategies.
What you’ll discover:
- How to assess your business’s environmental impact
- Strategies for carbon reduction and sustainability
- Practical approaches to implementing green business practices
- Ways to enhance your organisation’s environmental credentials
Course Details:
- Duration: 10 weeks
- Delivery: Online and at Temple Studios, Bristol
- Cost: Completely free to learners
- Upcoming Start Dates:
- September cohort: Starts Tuesday 10th September 2025, 9:30am
- January cohort: Starts Wednesday 15th January 2026, 9:30am
Ideal for: Business leaders, sustainability officers, and entrepreneurs who want to future-proof their operations while contributing to environmental goals.
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Why These Skills Work Together
Combining strong leadership with sustainability knowledge creates a powerful foundation for modern business success. Effective leaders who understand environmental impact can:
- Make more informed strategic decisions
- Lead teams toward sustainable practices
- Position their businesses for future growth
- Meet increasing customer and regulatory expectations around sustainability
Take Action
Both bootcamps are part of the West of England Skills initiative’s current Wave 6 programme (running September 2025-2026), designed to support business growth across our region, including North Somerset. Whether you choose one focus area or both, these training opportunities can provide the skills needed to lead your business confidently into the future.
Ready to get started? Contact YTKO directly through the links above for the most current dates and enrollment information. New cohorts typically begin with in-person enrolment sessions where you’ll meet the team and fellow participants.
