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Skills Bootcamp: Business Management Skills for a successful construction firm

Want to give your future a boost with new business skills? The construction industry is in a challenging economic period. The Business Management Skills for Construction Bootcamp is devoted to advice, tips and training on the important practical issues any owner or manager has to deal with. Understand what it takes to run an efficient, healthy, effective business. During the online course you’ll be taught about planning projects, cost estimating, improving profit, cashflow analysis, Building Regulations, reading drawings, marketing, site supervision…

You’ll develop management skills and feel more confident about your role, understand the function of the site manager and receive SSSTS accreditation. You’ll also get to grips with key areas in the modern building company such as health and safety, circular economy and modern methods of construction. You’ll understand how to cost projects and develop a programme of works, and much more.

Next HBXL Business Management Skills Bootcamp starts 28th January 2026. Enquire today!

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Free Software

Online Delivery

No Exams

Practical Sessions

Who is Business Management Skills For Construction aimed at?

We train people who are new to the construction industry and those who, after years in the business, have recognised the world has changed and want the latest knowledge. Plus, everyone in between. As long as you’re 19+ then go for it! All we ask from you is a real interest and willingness to learn. Whether you’re unemployed, or self-employed and looking to upskill or offer a new service, wanting a career change, or stepping back into work after a break, or an employee keen to learn… let’s talk.

“I have so much more confidence about managing my business.”

Ready to apply?

Key Information

What you achieve

By the end of this Skills Bootcamp, learners will be able to:

  • Plan, manage, and execute construction projects with financial, operational and safety confidence.
  • Interpret and utilise construction drawings effectively.
  • Apply digital tools and estimating software to support project delivery.
  • Understand commercial and business principles critical to profitable operations.
  • Navigate legal, contractual, and safety requirements in construction.
  • Promote a business professionally and attract profitable clients.
  • Foster inclusive, sustainable, and resilient workplace practices.

 

This course blends technical expertise, commercial insight, and professional development to prepare learners for a successful career or business in the construction industry.

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Where available

Regions funding the course

Whilst the HBXL Business Management Skills Bootcamp is online, funding comes from specific regions. So if you have construction projects in one of these locations, or live in one of these locations, then read on!

Cheshire & Warrington (Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington)
Chester, Warrington, Ellesmere Port, Northwich, Winsford, Middlewich, Crewe, Congleton & Macclesfield

Essex
Basildon, Braintree, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Clacton-on-Sea, Colchester, Epping, Grays, Harlow, Maldon, Rochford, Saffron Walden, Southend-on-Sea, Thundersley

Hertfordshire (Herts County Council)
Broxbourne, Dacorum, East Herts, Hertsmere, North Herts, St Albans, Stevenage, Three Rivers, Watford, Welwyn Hatfield

Liverpool (Liverpool City Region Combined Authority)
Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Wirral

Suffolk & Norfolk (Suffolk County Council)
Babergh, East Suffolk, Mid Suffolk, West Suffolk, Ipswich, Breckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, King’s Lynn, West Norfolk, North Norfolk, South Norfolk

West Yorkshire (West Yorkshire Combined Authority)
Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds, Wakefield

We’ll let you know as more local authorities appoint us to run the HBXL Business Management Skills Bootcamp.

Free or mostly funded

FREE: If you’re unemployed, self-employed as a sole trader, sub-contractor, or running a small building firm (without a payroll) there’s NO CHARGE!

10% FEE: Small to medium sized employers with a payroll, who have new relevant roles or wish to upskill employees, pay 10% of the training cost – the other 90% is funded by the government.

30% FEE: Large employers (250+), who have new relevant roles for their employees, pay 30% of the training cost – the rest is funded by the government.

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Who can apply

Is this you or someone you know?

  • 19+ years of age
  • 3+ years resident in the UK
  • Lives or works in the geographic region that has funding
  • Hasn’t undertaken any other Skills Bootcamps in the last 12 months
Ready to apply?

What you will need for this online course

  • Windows laptop/computer (for software package installation)
  • Broadband access
  • Video access i.e. Microsoft Teams/Zoom for training and meetings with course tutor
  • Construction experience preferred but not essential.

Course outcomes

What will you get when you've finished?

  • Skills Bootcamp Certificate of Achievement
  • CITB Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme Certification (SSSTS)
  • A Career Progression Plan produced with a Careers Advisor
  • If relevant, guaranteed job interview with Supply Chain of Galliford Try and CITB registered employers
  • Mentor for up to six months.

How it's delivered

How the course works

This course is delivered online with a dedicated Tutor via the Go To Webinar Platform.

You’ll meet with your tutor and co-learners live with video cameras on and can ask questions and interact, just as if you were in a classroom. All you need is a good internet connection and a quiet space.

Software required for this course (Estimating Software and Health and Safety software) will be provided free of charge throughout the course so you can complete your work.

What you will need for this online course

  • Windows laptop/computer (for software package installation)
  • Broadband access
  • Video access i.e. Microsoft Teams/Zoom for training and meetings with course tutor
  • Construction experience preferred but not essential.

Costs

Regions funding & costs

Whilst the HBXL Business Management Skills Bootcamp is online, funding comes from specific regions. So if you have construction projects in one of these locations, or live in one of these locations you could be eligible for funding!

How the funding works

Skills Bootcamps are funded by the Department for Education (DfE) so they, in conjunction with the regions they’re working with, set the parameters. The HBXL Skills Academy courses currently cost up to £4337+VAT depending on the course and region, which the government funds either fully or 90%.

Is your region here? If not, still get in touch as we’re always adding regions.

Enterprise Cheshire & Warrington

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Essex County Council

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Herts County Council

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Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

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Suffolk County Council (includes Norfolk)

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West Yorkshire Combined Authority

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Next start date

What are the dates?

  • Applications close: 23.01.26
  • Start date: 28.01.26
  • End date: 23.03.26

How long is the online course?

  • 8 hours per week – remote online: 2pm – 6pm Wednesday & Friday
  • 76 hours made up of 60 guided learning hours – plus 16 hours of CITB SSSTS training (F2F or online)
  • 60 hours of self study

Get In Touch

If you meet the requirements shown in the ‘Who can apply’ section, complete the short enquiry form here, and we will come back to you with more info. There’s no obligation to sign up, so you can check out the facts and take it from there. We’ll discuss your catchment area and general eligibility. And you can ask lots of questions. This is a great opportunity with a really valuable outcome. So, let’s chat!

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