Gain the knowledge and skills to support greener construction projects through sustainable practices and Agile project management.

  • Gain a recognised certificate in PRINCE2 Agile Project Management.
  • Build the knowledge and skills needed to implement sustainable practices across the stages of construction projects.
  • Benefit from teaching led by industry experts with over 20 years experience in their field.

Our Skills Bootcamp in Sustainable Construction Project Management will develop your understanding of sustainable construction practices and how they can be applied across the construction process. You’ll explore the responsible use of materials and resources, accurate estimating and material quantities, waste reduction and segregation, energy and water efficiency, renewable technologies, sustainable materials, embodied and operational carbon, pollution prevention and sustainable site management.
  
You’ll also be introduced to the core principles of Agile delivery and learn how they can be effectively integrated with PRINCE2 project management practices. You’ll gain practical insight into agile leadership, stakeholder engagement, risk management and value – driven delivery.

PRINCE2 Agile Foundation combines the flexibility of agile ways of working with the structured governance of the PRINCE2 project management methodology.

“My experience on my Skills Bootcamp was extremely positive, the knowledge I’ve gained, how we were able to work with other course members online and in person. I have taken some of the skills and methods learned into my current role and I’m more confident in managing a project.”

Jennifer, Student, Skills Bootcamp in Agile Project Management

What you'll learn

Session one:

  • Welcome and induction to your Skills Bootcamp in Sustainable Construction Project Management

Session two:

  • Sustainability in construction: the baseline

Session three:

  • Materials, measuring, estimating and waste reduction   

Session four:

  • Construction waste, recycling and circular construction 

Session five:

  • Energy, solar and renewable construction 

Session six:

  • Agile overview
  • Introduction to PRINCE2 Project Management  

Session seven:

  • What is PRINCE2 Agile?
  • PRINCE2 Agile practices  

Session eight:

  • PRINCE2 Agile processes
  • PRINCE2 Agile in the wider organisational context
  • What comes next?

Session nine:

  • Carbon, sustainable materials, water and environmental site management
  • Sustainable construction project and assessment 

Session ten:

  • Pre-exam revision session
  • PRINCE2 final examination

You'll be taught by industry professionals who have 20+ years of project management experience and 150+ contacts with local businesses.

This course will follow a hybrid model, combining both online and in person learning. You will collaborate with fellow learners using a range of digital tools and platforms. Lecturers will use real-life scenarios to bring the learning to life and encourage you to draw on your own experiences throughout.

You’ll have regular opportunities to check in with your lecturers, receive feedback on assignments and mock assessments, and access support to help you stay on track and make continuous progress.
  
It is essential that you engage in independent study alongside scheduled sessions. In addition to live teaching, you’ll be expected to dedicate time each week to reviewing materials, completing assignments, and preparing for assessments. This self-directed learning will help reinforce your understanding and ensure you’re fully prepared for your examinations.

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Alongside your core teaching modules, you'll attend three targeted workshops to support your journey, led by .

On the 14 January you'll attend an aspirations workshop, which will help you clarify goals, build confidence and create a shared sense of purpose.

On the 28 January, halfway through your course, you'll have time for reflection, helping you overcome challenges, maintain momentum and stay focused in a check-in workshop.

On the 25 February, you'll attend a transition workshop, which will consolidate learning, strengthen your leadership mindset and support you applying your learning and creating a clear action plan for the future.

Throughout your Skills Bootcamp journey, your progress will be reviewed in multiple formats which could include verbal and written feedback, peer feedback, mock assessments and formal examination.

These assessments will happen at key points during the course. They are a tool for us to identify your strengths and areas for development to help us give you the best opportunity to reach your goals during the Skills Bootcamp.

Gail Gibson

Gail Gibson is an Accredited Master Coach, Accredited Coach Supervisor, Coach Assessor and Mentor with over 20 years’ global experience in executive and leadership development across the globe.

Gail provides strategic leadership advisory to organisations, helping senior teams build cultures of confidence, inclusion, and high performance.

She is recognised for enabling individuals and organisations to achieve clarity, capability, and sustainable leadership impact.

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Coherent Training is a specialist in providing expert training, education, and coaching in Agile Methodologies, Project, Programme, and Portfolio Management (P3M), as well as the Commercial and Logistics sectors. The team at Coherent Training is dedicated to delivering tailored training solutions and coaching services that enhance organizational efficiency and drive successful project outcomes.

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The regulates the Skills Bootcamps. They inspect services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. They also inspect and regulate services that care for children and young people.

This means that all Skills Bootcamp providers must meet Ofsted’s framework regulations, therefore, ensuring you have a good experience on your learning journey. However, at any point during the delivery of the Skills Bootcamp, the University might be inspected by Ofsted. While this won't impact your day-to-day participation on the course, Ofsted might request to speak to you to gain insights into your Skills Bootcamp experience.

We believe that every learner should be able to access professionally creative education that promotes growth academically, personally, and socially, building confidence and resilience along the way.

We work with adult learners aged 18+ from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring our programmes are accessible and inclusive. Our learners may include those who:

  • Are long-term unemployed or economically inactive
  • Whose first language is not English
  • Are from the Global Majority
  • Have medical or mental health needs, disabilities, are neurodivergent, or have diagnosed or undiagnosed Special Educational Needs (SEN)
  • Have caring responsibilities
  • Have had negative experiences of education in the past
  • Lack confidence, trust, or the basic skills needed to re-enter learning
  • Are transitioning from the military or are spouses/partners of those actively serving

Read our full Inclusion Guidance strategy to find out more.

Interested in applying?

We’re looking for you to have an interest in sustainability practices, construction, project management or taking your existing management skills to the next level. While some previous knowledge is desirable, the most important factor is a positive mindset.

This course is for people looking to start a new career in construction, sustainability or project management. Experience of site operations, building services and planning will support your understanding of this course, but it is not required.

You must:

  • Be aged 19+
  • Be a resident of Swindon or Wiltshire
  • Have the right to live and work in the UK
  • Not have completed a Skills Bootcamp funded by the Department for Education (DfE) in the last 12 months

You'll need access to a personal laptop with full admin rights and enough RAM and memory to support your studies and undertake your PRINCE2 exam.

This device should be able to hold a steady internet connection and be able to load and work with tools such as Ultra (our learning platform) and Lucid (our collaboration tool).

Check if your device is suitable for the examination .

Before you start your course it’s important to make sure that your computer is in working order and is properly equipped for your course. A functioning microphone, speakers, and webcam are required.

Our Skills Bootcamps are interactive courses; therefore, your device must enable you to actively participate. It is important to note this course cannot be undertaken on a mobile device or iPad.

Thanks to funding from the Department of Work and Pensions and the Department for Education, this Skills Bootcamp is significantly subsidized.鈥疘f you are unemployed or self-employed this course is 100% fully funded, if you are employed, depending on the size of your employer, funding is available between 70% and 90% towards course costs.

If employed, payment for this course must be made by your employer prior to starting the course.

All in person days will take place at our Corsham Court campus: Corsham Court, Church St, Wiltshire, Corsham SN13 0BZ.

This course takes place both online and in person as follows:

Welcome day

  • Thursday 7 January 2027, 10am – 2:30pm, in person

Sustainable Construction module

  • Monday 11 January 2027, 9:30am – 4pm, online
  • Monday 18 January 2027, 9:30am – 4pm, online
  • Monday 25 January 2027, 9:30am – 4pm, online
  • Monday 1 February 2027, 9:30am – 4pm, online
  • Monday 8 February 2027, 9:30am – 4pm, online

PRINCE2 Agile Module

  • Wednesday 3 – Friday 5 February 2027, 9:30am – 4pm, in person

PRINCE2 Agile Foundation revision session and final examination

  • Thursday 11 February 2027, 9:30am – 4pm, in person

Employability workshops

  • Aspirations Workshop: Thursday 14 January 2027, 10am – 11:30am
  • Midpoint Check-In: Thursday 28 January 2027, 10am - 11am
  • Transition Workshop: Thursday 25 February 2027, 9:30am - 12pm

You'll also get the opportunity to visit and explore a development of zero carbon homes located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire. These homes create as much prime energy as they need, thanks to their use of highly efficient air source heat pumps, extensive solar panels providing renewable energy and high levels of insulation.

You'll be provided with a presentation, view of the site and time for Q&A around the development.

  1.  This will take approximately 20 minutes to complete and must be completed in one sitting. You will need your National Insurance number.
  2. If you meet the criteria for this Skills Bootcamp, a member of our team will have a video call with you to discuss your application further and assess your suitability for the course.
  3. If you are suitable for the course, our team will contact you to offer you a provisional place on the course and provide you with the enrolment forms that you must fill out.
  4. If employed, your employer will鈥痑lso鈥痓e contacted鈥痶o make payment.

What happens after completing a Skills Bootcamp?

In the six months following your Skills Bootcamp you will receive tailored career development support to ensure you are fully supported to achieve your career goals.

This includes monthly check-ins from our post-Skills Bootcamp team helping you to stay on track and connecting you to the latest job opportunities.

As our Skills Bootcamps are fully funded by the Department of Work and Pensions with the Department for Education, you are required to keep in touch with us to let us know about any career progression opportunities you receive after completing the Skills Bootcamp.

Our Skills Bootcamp team will keep in touch with you about this and provide a short declaration form to fill out once you've secured new work.

Contact us

If you have any queries please contact skillsbootcamps@bathspa.ac.uk 

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