Build confident marketers.

Deliver better marketing.

Fully funded Digital Marketing Skills Bootcamp worth £2,900 – starting February.

Funded by the Department for Education
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For individuals living or working in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, funded by the Department for Education.

Ready to boost your team’s marketing skills without the big price tag? This practical, hands-on bootcamp is designed for businesses who want to get more out of their digital marketing…

Develop the digital marketing skills in your team.

We get it – up-to-date marketing training that’s both practical enough to make an immediate impact, as well as rigorous enough to align with long-term business objectives is hard to find. Not to mention expensive.

That’s exactly why this course exists. The Digital Marketing Skills Bootcamp is built for real-world businesses looking to upskill their team with:

What participants will learn.

We’ll start with the marketing fundamentals – helping learners understand the why behind great strategy and decision-making. Then we’ll dive into practical, real-world topics including:

How the bootcamp works.

Flexible, focused learning – designed to fit around real life.

This 6-week course is built to work alongside busy schedules. With a blend of in-person sessions, online workshops and independent study, learners will gain structure and support without needing to hit pause on the rest of their priorities. This format helps participants stay on track and build confidence fast.

Need-to-knows.

What to Expect.

Face-to-face learning: Core sessions are held weekly in Derby, led by industry experts.

Practical focus: Hands-on sessions, real-world projects, and tools you’ll actually use

Optional qualification: Sit the CIM Level 4 Award in Content Marketing for an official professional award

We recommend attending in person where possible to get the most value from discussions, networking and feedback from tutors – but we’ll supply slide decks, student notes and webinar recordings for those who are unable to attend.

What our learners say:

“The way TMLA delivers its content – across all its courses – is incredibly engaging, accessible and immediately useful. The team are friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about what they do, and the tutors create a space where everyone feels encouraged to learn and contribute. The sessions are live and interactive, but having recordings available adds that extra bit of flexibility, which is ideal for working professionals. It’s a brilliant way to build confidence and sharpen your digital marketing skills quickly.”

– Blu Hardy, Marketing Manager at Hardy Signs

Register your interest now.

If you want to know more about securing your free place, fill out the form and a member of the team will be in touch with further information.

Or,

send the link to our application form to your employee.

Real-world insight from a leading marketing agency.

This isn’t just another free course – it’s built and delivered in partnership with MacMartin, an award-winning marketing agency with deep, hands-on experience. From national charities to ambitious local brands, our client base is diverse, and our work gets results.

Participants will be learning directly from professionals who do this every day – the same team creating campaigns, optimising websites, building strategies, and managing content in the real world. That means they’ll gain not just theoretical knowledge, but up-to-date tactics, insider know-how, and practical tips you can trust.

Expect honest, relevant insight from people who understand what it means to run a business  – and who genuinely care about helping you succeed.

TMLA Leaders at Derby University

Employer benefits.

Employer commitment.

To meet funding requirements, learners must show progression.

Employers must:

This ensures learners can apply their skills and grow within your business.

Want to discover more?

You can view the full course content, structure and FAQs here:

Delivered with MacMartin. Accredited by CIM. Designed for your future.

Gain knowledge, create change.

Check you meet all these criteria before applying:

  • You’re aged 19–65 (if self-employed, you can be over 65).
  • You’ve lived in the UK for at least 3 years and can prove your right to work (e.g. passport, visa).
  • You currently live or work  in Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire.
  • You’re either:
    • looking for a job in digital marketing
    • self-employed
    • supported by an employer who will contribute to your place
  • You’re ready to start work as soon as the course ends.
  • You can join live lessons every Wednesday 9:30am-4:30pm.
  • You can commit to around 10 hours of learning each week for 12 weeks.
  • You haven’t joined another Skills Bootcamp in the last 12 months.
  • You’ll attend a 30-minute screening interview.
  • You’re willing to share personal information with MacMartin, the EMCCA and the DfE. We store data securely under GDPR.
  • You’ll provide evidence of your progress, such as proof of an interview, a new job, or an action plan showing how you’ve applied your learning.

“As someone in the early stages of their marketing career, I really wanted to broaden my knowledge beyond the scope of my current role. I knew that having a solid, well-rounded understanding of marketing would help me grow and become more confident in my abilities – and that’s exactly what led me to TMLA and the CIM Level 4 course.

The course has given me a much deeper understanding of the wider marketing landscape. It’s really helped me see how all the different pieces fit together, which in turn has made me feel more confident and capable in my day-to-day work. What I love is how practical the course is – you can take what you’ve learnt and apply it straight away. I’ve already made changes to our business newsletter after a really insightful session on adding value for your audience (shoutout to Jessica for that one!). It’s made me think differently about how and why we communicate with our audience, not just what we’re saying.

The support from the tutors was brilliant – they’re always approachable and happy to answer questions, even outside the weekly sessions. And the wider TMLA team was just as great. Communication has been spot on and I’ve always felt well-supported throughout.

Another big plus for me has been how flexible the course is. The sessions are held online in the evenings, which makes it easy to fit around work and other commitments. On top of that, the exams can be taken at any point within the exam window, which has been really helpful – I’ve been able to sit my exams at a time that genuinely works for me.

Overall, I’d absolutely recommend this course to anyone looking to deepen their marketing knowledge. The content is engaging, the support is fantastic, and you walk away with skills and insights that you can use straight away. I feel so much more confident in what I am doing and how my career could progress.”

Emily Scott, Content Marketing Executive
Level 4 CIM student

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