Overview
Take the next step with Upskill Peterborough, a free 4-week course at ARU Peterborough. If you're 18 to 21 and not in education, work, or training, this course will help you move forward. Our goal is to give you the skills and confidence to find a job or continue your studies.
You'll learn through hands-on sessions at our city campus and visits to local employers. You'll improve key skills like communication and digital literacy using Microsoft Office and explore real workplaces, like construction sites and engineering plants or busy offices. In the final week you'll work on a group project and present your ideas to industry experts.
The course is free, and lunch is included.
Who should attend?
This course is designed for people aged 18 to 21 in Cambridgeshire who are not in education, work, or training.
Dates
The four week programme starts on Tuesday 3 February 2026.
Where you'll study
Where can I study?
ARU Peterborough
Study in the heart of Peterborough, a historic yet thriving city that's a great home for students.
Location: ARU Peterborough campus, Bishops Road, Peterborough
Travel help to the campus will be available - details to be confirmed.
Fees & funding
Course fees
Fully funded
£0
This course is fully funded by the Cambridge and Peterborough Combined Authority.
Contact details
Contact us if you have any questions:
[email protected]
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. You must not be in education, work, or training.