Creative Catapult
A fully funded bootcamp, designed specifically for creative businesses.
This course is a Skills Bootcamp - part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee, helping everyone gain skills for life.
Duration
Total of 8 days.
Funding Requirements
Funding is currently available to Tees Valley business or York/North Yorkshire businesses. See full funding requirements here.
Funding Requirements
Funding is currently available to York/North Yorkshire creative businesses. See full funding requirements here.
Qualification
Mapped to a Level 3 qualification
Course Overview
Creative Catapult is an 8-day practical programme designed to help creatives turn their talent into a sustainable business. Whether you’re just starting out or have years under your belt, this course gives you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to make better decisions and build something that lasts.
You’ll learn from people who get it—industry professionals who understand the real challenges of working in the creative industries. The sessions are informative, friendly, and full of clear takeaways you can apply straight away.
This isn’t about vague inspiration or theory. It’s about giving you real skills, clear answers, and a community of people who are figuring it out too.
What You’ll Learn
- Business Planning – Get clear on your direction and what’s realistic for you.
- Additional Income Streams - Explore other routes to market.
- Contracts & Invoicing – Know how to prepare T&C's.
- Bookkeeping Basics – Understand your numbers without needing an accountant to translate.
- Building Confidence – Be able to deliver a confident elevator pitch.
- Target Market - Identify your customer base.
- Marketing – Learn what actually works (and what to ignore).
- Branding – Define what you stand for and how to show up consistently.
- Intellectual Property – Know what’s yours and how to protect it.
- Pricing & Negotiation – Charge properly and have better money conversations.
- Strategy Planning – Step back, set goals, and make your time count.
- Design Thinking – Use creative problem solving to improve how you work.
- Funding Applications – Understand what funders want and how to write with clarity.
And yes, there’s more. You’ll leave with a personalised action plan and connections that can support you long after the course ends.
Who Should Take This Course
- Just starting and unsure where to begin
- Running a side hustle and wondering how to take the next step
- Already trading but want to sharpen the business side
You’ll be in a supportive environment with people who get the ups and downs. Past participants have come from fields like design, music, craft, performance, visual arts, fashion, and more.
Course Reviews
Key information:
Course length: 8 Days of in-person training
Qualification: Mapped to a Level 3 Diploma.
Course availability: Click here to check our next starting date.
Cost: Funded for eligible residents.
Funding requirements:
York/North Yorkshire
Fully funded by York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority through the Dfe Skills Bootcamp programme for Creative Businesses in York/North Yorkshire.
How does it work?
- Fill out the short form with your info, how many spaces you need, and the date you’d ideally like to start.
- We’ll give you a quick call to double check you’re eligible.
- We’ll confirm your spot(s) and see you soon.
Upcoming Course Dates
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