IT and Digital Skills training

There is a wide range of training available in IT and digital skills both face-to-face and online, and it is extremely valuable for putting your business in a position to make the most of the opportunities offered by the digital economy. In this section, we highlight specific opportunities we have from the Digital Skills bootcamps available throughout York and North Yorkshire, and the Government’s Made Smarter support programme which offers grants and support to businesses for technology and digitisation.

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Develop the IT and digital skills you need

Made Smarter support programme

Wherever you are on your digitalisation journey, you will be able to receive bespoke advice on anything from skills and leadership to innovation strategies.

Find out what Made Smarter can do for you

Digital Skills training for York and North Yorkshire businesses

York & North Yorkshire LEP is investing significant funds from its current DfE Skills Bootcamp grant to support individuals and businesses develop higher level and specialised digital skills

Check out the range of training available

Articles

1-2-1 SEO Support: Tailored advice to help your website rank higher in Google

These sessions offer practical, one-to-one SEO support that’s all about your business. Many business owners have already attended SEO courses or watched tutorials but still struggle when it comes to applying what they’ve learned to their own website. This support is designed to look at your site, your goals and discuss specific actions you can take to make real improvements.

Events

16th September 20251:00 pm - 2:30 pmFREE

🌎 Business Basics Webinar: Shared ownership

Having a business partner can seriously benefit a business.  Capitalizing on two or more sets of skills and experience, as well as having another pair of hands to contribute to the day to day running of the business.  But not all business partners are the same, some want a silent role, whilst others are more hands on.  So, choosing the right business partner is crucial.

Resources

Webinar Recording: IP Readiness for Investment: A Strategic Guide for Early-Stage Businesses

For early-stage businesses, intellectual property is often the most valuable asset on the table. Yet many founders underestimate how closely investors scrutinize IP during due diligence. Delivered by experienced Patent Attorney Melvyn Ansell, this session will explore how to turn your IP into a powerful lever for funding, valuation, and long-term growth.

Webinar Recording: Complete Web design for small businesses and start ups

This session aims to demystify the website creation process, making design and management more accessible and affordable for small businesses. Rather than focusing solely on tools or trends, the webinar offers a strategic overview of what a successful small business website needs to do and how to achieve it without unnecessary expense or overwhelm.