Fully Funded Boot Camp for Women in NW England
Learn how to market and grow a real business online in only 10 weeks
The BuzzStart mission is to train 1,000,000 self-employed business women who will hire more women and remove societal barriers and bias, changing the status quo for equity, diversity and inclusion.
WELCOME
WELCOME
PARTICIPANTS
PARTICIPANTS
RESULTS
TESTIMONIALS
Talent Graduate
"This bootcamp was the best decision I made for my working future. The course is made in an easy way to follow and helped me to understand lots of aspects of Digital Marketing, but also taught me how to follow my dreams to get my 'perfect job' or becoming self-employed. The atmosphere on the course is amazing. All the girls and mentors are very friendly and help each other. As one of our mentors keeps saying "Sharing is caring". I'm already missing this course..."
Digital Marketing Assistant
"Patrick is passionate about empowering women and encourages you every step of the way. He is very approachable and his positive mindset inspires you. The lessons delivered by Patrick were informative and engaging. They helped me form my understanding of the digital marketing field. This bootcamp made me feel empowered and better equipped."
Self-Employed
"While studying at BuzzStart Academy, I have learnt a great deal of information and useful skills which is amazing as it relates directly to the world of work and how we can improve society, contribute to the equality of men and women, using state of the art digital marketing and contribute to innovation and our local and wider economy; in a wide arena of activities. I have met some amazing ladies; all the participants on the course had wonderfully creative talents. I cannot enough thank Patrick and the rest of the team, Amy, Krishma and Suzie for the beautiful experience we had on a course which was truly World Class. Just one last mention, I really loved the last part of the course regarding emerging technologies. Overall, Brilliant and magical."
"Only 9% of women occupy leadership positions in tech and digital."
BENEFITS | WHY TALENT? | BONUSES
Benefits
Benefits
Why Talent
Why Talent
Bonuses
What is the Talent boot camp?
A SNIPPET OF OUR EXPERIENCE
5000+ hours expert training for Google and Facebook
Trained 10,000+ Digital Apprentices UK-wide
Trained 500+ VP's of Online Marketing (Fortune 100)
Trained 50,000+ smes UK-wide
Trained 4250 undergrads for Facebook's Digital Skills Programme.
Design Thinking and Innovation
Design Thinking and Innovation is at the core of everything you will learn on Talent.
Talent was conceived through the process of ideation, identifying problems and barriers encountered by women and the design of a solution in the form of a remote all-women boot camp.
The results speak for themselves.
Learning Environment
Talent Modules
Week 1: Google
Complete and submit Google's digital garage certification (*mandatory for your place on Talent)
Week 2: Induction
Learn about teams setup, virtual campus, projects, innovation and your careers & employability programme
Week 3: Project 1
Employer-centric project - digital strategy pitch deck for social enterprise 'Digital Skills for Women'.
Week 4: Customer-centricity
Learn cutting-edge frameworks, develop personas, and sharpen digital leadership and soft skills
Week 5: Project 2
Content Marketing frameworks, strategy and how to engage customers
Week 6: Digital Funnels
Learn how to find and attract your ideal customers
using digital sales funnels: lead magnets, landing pages, SEO.
Week 7: Project 3
Social Media Strategy and frameworks, social campaigns, Search, digital advertising
Week 8: Project 4
Data Analytics and measuring campaign success. Google Analytics, certification and emerging tech.
Week 9: Projects Completion
Complete projects 3 & 4 and submit for assessment
Week 10: Facebook's Blueprint
Become a Facebook-certified professional - Facebook certified Digital Marketing associate
Weeks: 2 - 9 Employability and Careers
Expert training in employability, CVs, mock interviews, portfolio of work
Weeks: 2 - 9 Mentorship
Dedicated workshops for mental health, mindset and developing your happiness baseline.
Deadline for application: 18.02.2022
Bootcamp Induction: 05.03.2022
Assessments and Certification
People who should not apply
Talent is not for these people
- The abuser (towards learners, mentors or team members / trainers)
- The I know everything already
- Universal Credit and use this to get your work coach off your back
- The drop outs (you sign an agreement for 10 weeks full-time)
- The lazy, argumentative disruptors
- The bullies
- The non-committal type
- The poor attendance type
Read the extensive FAQ below first before emailing.
email: buzzstartacademy@gmail.com
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
Is Talent for Women only?
Yes, Talent is only for women who are 19 or older and resident in NW England.
Will I need proof of age and address?
Yes. The application details all evidence required to obtain a placement on Talent.
Will I need to share personal data?
Yes. As this is a fully-funded targeted government programme with public money, it's essential that the right people are gaining places and this can only be tracked through personal data. Have a read of the Privacy Policy in the footer if you're concerned
Can I apply if I've already attended a funded Skills Bootcamp course?
No. This is classed as double accounting in public funding.
Can I apply if I'm on Kickstarter funded programmes?
Only if the Kickstarter course is complete and there is no overlap with this bootcamp.
Do I need to sign an agreement that I'll commit to 10 weeks?
Yes. We cannot afford for someone to take the opportunity of someone else and then drop out. We have 100% retention and attendance because our programme is world-class and the results. Do not apply unless you're 100% committed.
Will I need to attend any live classes in a real classroom?
No. Talent is delivered entirely online. However, we do hold real-world meetups with our partner Ernst Young in Manchester.
I'm on holiday or have some other event, which clashes with the launch but I really want to apply.
email Patrick and explain to: buzzstartacademy@gmail.com
Will I need a strong internet connection and my own device e.g. laptop?
Yes - please only apply if you have access to strong internet and a computer or laptop. If you're on Universal Credit, speak to your work coach. They can and will fund computers for accessibility.
Will I need to pay anything for the Talent bootcamp?
No. If you're successful with application, you will gain access to the bootcamp completely free and fully-funded.
Do I need to be resident in either of: Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Lancashire, Cumbria, or Cheshire ?
Yes. Evidence of your home residence is mandatory and will be required in the form of a recent bill or similar as is specified in the application landing page (next page).
Will I need evidence of my residence, age and other pertinent criteria?
Yes. Mandatory evidence required as explained in the application form (next page)
Will I need my National Insurance number?
Yes. This is mandatory evidence and how the government track if you're suitable and your ongoing employment progression.
When will we need to be online?
You will have mandatory attendance 2-hour live classes each day, Monday to Friday. If you happen to have a very strong reason for missing a class, you will be able to catch up via recorded lessons.
We recommend that you carve out as much time as you can from 9:30am - 3:30pm for Talent. However, you can schedule team meetings in your own time and also complete independent learning in your own time using the virtual campus.
Live classes account for roughly 10 hours per week and are mandatory attendance.
The rest is flexible for accessibility.
We recommend that you carve out as much time as you can from 9:30am - 3:30pm for Talent. However, you can schedule team meetings in your own time and also complete independent learning in your own time using the virtual campus.
Live classes account for roughly 10 hours per week and are mandatory attendance.
The rest is flexible for accessibility.
Do I need to be unemployed?
Yes and No.
Talent is for the unemployed, carers, return to work mums, self-employed, graduates and those aspiring self-employment.
If you are already in employment and attending on behalf of your employer, they must contribute 30% match-funding to sponsor your placement. If you're employed but intend to leave or change career or start you own business, then this does not apply.
email Patrick for any clarification: buzzstartacademy@gmail.com)
Talent is for the unemployed, carers, return to work mums, self-employed, graduates and those aspiring self-employment.
If you are already in employment and attending on behalf of your employer, they must contribute 30% match-funding to sponsor your placement. If you're employed but intend to leave or change career or start you own business, then this does not apply.
email Patrick for any clarification: buzzstartacademy@gmail.com)
Will I get a job at the end of the bootcamp?
Interviews are guaranteed for open digital job roles with our partner employers. Jobs are not guaranteed. However, we provide an additional 10 weeks of employability support and 6 months wrap around. We have a high % of employment success. We encourage all our participants to follow a self-employed pathway and provide high level training for this.
Do I need a degree or any high level qualifications?
No. The entry requirements for this boot camp are 2 years of of basic digital skills - computer literacy, knowledge of digital tools, navigating internet / search engines, and social media platforms, apps, and using a smartphone.
What level is Talent?
Talent is not accredited as it's been designed and ideated from real business need conceived by Google and Facebook.
What's the deadline for applying for Talent 3.0?
18th February, 2021. 1pm
When do Talent classes begin?
Induction is mandatory attendance and Saturday 5th March, 2022.
First Live class is mandatory attendance and Monday 7th March, 2022.
First Live class is mandatory attendance and Monday 7th March, 2022.
How long is the Talent course?
10 weeks. Live classes begin Monday 7th March. You will have already completed a week via Google's assigned certificate in the application process and your final week will consist of a Facebook marketing certificate.
The first and last weeks are independent learning via industry accredited digital course certifications, which means you have 8 scheduled weeks of live classes.
The first and last weeks are independent learning via industry accredited digital course certifications, which means you have 8 scheduled weeks of live classes.
Will I need to have been in full-time employment, self-emplyment or education within the past 12 months?
Yes and no.
If you have been out of employment for more than 12 months, you will need to provide some additional evidence to back up your application e.g. caring for a family member or some other genuine reason. You will also need to prove your ambition to gain a place on this bootcamp.
email Patrick if unsure: buzztartacademy@gmail.com)
If you have been out of employment for more than 12 months, you will need to provide some additional evidence to back up your application e.g. caring for a family member or some other genuine reason. You will also need to prove your ambition to gain a place on this bootcamp.
email Patrick if unsure: buzztartacademy@gmail.com)
Where and how will I learn?
All training and work experience is remote.
You will work from home or a quiet space with a strong internet connection. We highly recommend where possible and especially during live class time, you find a quiet space with no distractions and ensure your internet connection is strong. This isn't always possible if you have kids etc. so don't worry too much. Kids are extremely welcome to the Talent family.
You will work from home or a quiet space with a strong internet connection. We highly recommend where possible and especially during live class time, you find a quiet space with no distractions and ensure your internet connection is strong. This isn't always possible if you have kids etc. so don't worry too much. Kids are extremely welcome to the Talent family.
URGENT
Only apply if you meet all of the criteria and are committed to 10-weeks
How Talent is funded and Data Privacy
The programme is fully funded by the UK government (DfE) Fast Track Digital Workforce Fund and there is no cost to participants. The government track the success of each participant and their onward employment journey by collecting personal data up front. Please read the Privacy Policy in the footer to find out more about data use. BuzzStart Academy in no way will use your data other than for the use of course programme related promotional support, or will we share it with any third parties other than the Department For Education and our contracted lead company, We Are Digital.
If you're coming to the course from the department of work and pensions (dwp) there are additional grants you can access for tech equipment. Ask your work coach for information. Tell them you're applying for the government's Skills Bootcamps initiative.
Final check:
- Did I read all the FAQ?
- Do I meet all of the criteria?
- Am I fully committed to 10 weeks learning and a great future career?
Caveat Emptor:
Only apply if you are 100% committed. It is completely unfair to take someone else's opportunity if you know you're not commited or unlikely to complete the bootcamp.
If you answered Yes to all questions, go ahead and click Apply Now.
Talent Graduates - Success
Nadia Smith
Entrepreneur
Nadia graduated and setup her own Digital Recruitment agency, Triple Four.
Nwakaego Owete
Copywriter and Content Creator
Ego graduated University and Talent and started an internship and setup her own business.
Jessie Romain
Inclusion and Welfare Officer, LGBTQIA+ Network
Jessie graduated and secured a full-time role with the Alzheimer's Society as an Event's Specialist and now Inclusion & Welfare
BUZZSTART ROLE MODELS
Sibulele Sibaca
Suzie Smith (Your Trainer)
Lovee Jain
Naomi Empowers
Project Case-Study: Digital Skills for Women CIC
(non-profit Social Enterprise)
You will learn how to ideate, market & grow this enterprise in Talent
Digital Skills Gap
Work Experience
Women Leaders
Happiness
Soft Skills
Equal Pay
Wellbeing
Workplace flexibility
Meet BuzzStart Academies Founder
Patrick Cutliffe
My name is Patrick Cutliffe and I am the founder of BuzzStart. I have three sisters and four nieces who I adore.The inequalities within our society, most specifically the archaic education system and dysfunctional corporate workplace have always bugged me. So I set about on a mission to upskill 1 million women digital leaders for the future of work. I work alongside some amazing women who are trailblazing the Talent programme and you will get to meet them on Talent.