UX Training Course

About the opportunity

Fancy a career in social media, content or digital marketing? Netcom Training's government-funded Social Media and Web Design Training Course gets you job-ready with no experience needed. You'll learn how to set up and run a digital business, design great user experiences, manage social platforms and build your own website, all completely free.

Course details

Duration: 13 weeks

Format: Online, practical workshops

Schedule: Mon-Thur 6-9pm

Start date: 17th August 2026

What you'll learn

Setting up and running a business in the digital age UX/UI design principles for building great user experiences Mapping customer personas and customer journeys SEO techniques to boost visibility and reach Branding strategies and content creation Managing social media platforms including Meta, TikTok and Pinterest Exploring extra income streams like affiliate marketing and digital products Building websites using no-code tools, plus an introduction to HTML and CSS

Potential roles this course could lead to

Social Media Manager

Digital Communications Assistant

Content Creator

Additional benefits

High-impact employability workshops Six months' access to online employability courses Ongoing career support

Eligibility

To apply, you must:

Live in the West Midlands Be aged 19 or over Earn below the gross annual wage cap of £36,126 (West Midlands) Not currently be undertaking any other government-funded training Not be in the UK on a student, graduate, postgraduate or sponsorship visa, or as a dependent of someone who is

Cost

This is a free government funded course
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed