Skillset Academi+ is an exciting new programme of vocational training support for the Creative Media industries in Wales. The courses we offer will provide training for those working in Film, Television, Animation, Interactive Media, Games, Radio, Broadcast Journalism and Business Communications.
This high-level programme provides cutting-edge Continuous Professional Development schemes for production companies and their employees, freelancers and new entrants, as well as industry-focused career advice and guidance for those at all levels within the industry.
Many of our training courses are offered in collaboration with recognised UK training providers and others have been developed in-house by our Higher Education partners. Our courses are hosted across Wales and many will be delivered in Welsh.
The Skillset Academi + programme is a unique collaboration between Skillset Cymru, Skillset Screen Academy Wales and its partners (University of Glamorgan, University of Wales Newport, Swansea Metropolitan University and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama) as well as the new Skillset Media Academy consortia partners, University of Aberystwyth and The Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies.
This high profile project is funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) and is match-funded by the consortia partners, all of whom are developing a strategic approach to training for the creative media sector in Wales.
Meeting the training needs of the Creative Media Industries
The impact of digital technology, combined with the recession, has increased the speed of change within the Creative Media industry, transforming the way in which we operate. The focus of Skillset Academi+ is to enable Welsh companies and freelancers to re-skill through high quality and flexible training that is entirely tailored towards real industry needs in this digital age.
The concept for this training programme draws on hard evidence produced by Skillset on the impact of the recession and changes in digital technology on the Creative Media sector in Wales. Recently gathered research shows which skills are needed to help companies and freelancers weather the economic downturn and come out the other side with a competitive edge.
The content of courses offered by Skillset Academi+ has been shaped entirely by feedback from industry practitioners on priority skills gaps and training needs.
Who can benefit from Skillset Academi+ support?
The Skillset Academi+ programme supports those working in the creative media industry. Whether you are a new entrant or an experienced professional, no matter how long you have worked in the industry or the current stage of your career , ongoing training is essential. The industry is defined by change, and as we move into a new digital age the rate of change continues to accelerate.
Do you own or manage a Welsh production company?
Improve your management and leadership skills, train in high-level production skills or gain a better understanding of business processes and development. Our focus is on digitalisation and its impact on your business and the industry as a whole.
Are you a production company employee or freelancer, working in Wales?
Improve and enhance your technical skills with our innovative vocational courses, covering key areas such as multi-platform content creation, editing, directing and production, high level script-writing, and specialist animation skills. Or broaden your understanding of other production roles or key business and personal development skills.
Improve and enhance your technical skills with our innovative vocational courses, covering key areas such as multi-platform content creation, production skills, advanced craft skills, understanding of IP, sales and distribution, and leadership and management.
Have you recently graduated from university or are new to the industry?
Our blend of short and long courses will equip you with the latest skills to enter the industry, and are a bridge between Higher Education and jobs in the Creative Media Industries.
