Digital skills programme

Funding theme:

Innovation

Funding topic:

Digital and new technology, Learning resources, Sectors and roles, Small employer support, Leadership and management

Project lead:

Federation of Master Builders

Partners:

BE Group; British Library Business and IP Centres; Microsoft; Nominet

Location:

England

Amount awarded:

£35,850

Year:

2017

Sector:

Specialist, Infrastructure, Housing, Commercial

Project summary:

The project will pilot digital skills development for small building and construction companies (employing up to 20 people) delivering skills to compete and run businesses in a digital environment.

Knowledge improvements in: online promotion; developing online reputation; generating sales; winning new contracts; economical back-office processes; increase in online transactions; cyber security; increasing brand awareness.

After the project, 50 SMEs will be able to implement use of simple digital technologies in their business, making efficiencies and productivity gains. Training materials will be freely available to industry.

Expected output:

A series of interactive workshops in two English regions
1:1 consultancy support to 50 SMEs to consolidate knowledge and skills.

Start Date:

01 Jan 0001

Planned end date:

01 Jan 0001

Resources available

> Download the training materials (PDF, 189KB)

> Download the E-commerce module (PowerPoint, 12MB)

> Download the Cloud Computing module (PowerPoint, 12MB)

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