Digital Accelerator
Work Smarter, Not Harder: Boost Your Business with Digital Skills!
Join our fully funded course to boost your business
Are you a business owner juggling too much? It's time to reclaim your time and focus on growth! With our 12 week online course you will work on:
Simplifying daily tasks with powerful tools
Boost efficiency and reduce stress
Attract customers and grow smarter
You will save time organising your workflow with ease, boost profits with streamlined operations and best of all, it's fully funded! Making it perfect for anyone self employed!
Why enrol?
Completely free
No cost to join - invest in your future without financial barriers.
Save time
Automate and organise with ease. You also gain direct access to our qualified business advisor during the course.
100% remote
Learn from anywhere with our fully online program that's part time over 12 weeks.
Dedicated Support
Personalised guidance every step of the way and for 6 months after graduation.
Practical Skills
You'll learn using real world skills tailored for small businesses.
Proven Results
Join a network of successful alumni who transformed their careers.
Course Structure
The course is structured in three strategic parts. These tie into one another to boost your skills:
Building Your Digital Infrastructure
Building Your Digital Infrastructure
Building Your Digital Infrastructure
Learn how to digitise your core business operations. We'll focus on setting up the systems, processes, and tools that will help your business run smoothly - from document management to inventory control, from team collaboration to financial systems.
Your Digital Command Center
Looking at Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, setting up shared drives for your business and a structure that works for you
Team Communication That Works
Start building a business hub in Notion and look at streamlining your workflows with Trello and Monday
Financial Tools That Save Time
You will cover cloud accounting basics and look at getting started with leading software such as FreeAgent and Stripe
Protect Your Business
You will look at cybersecurity practices for your business and how to stay GDPR compliant with a cyber plan
Growing Your Digital Presence
Growing Your Digital Presence
Growing Your Digital Presence
Master the tools and techniques to attract and serve customers online. We'll cover everything from digital marketing and social media to e-commerce and customer relationship management, helping you build a strong online presence that drives sales.
Marketing Made Simple
Build an email list with Mailchimp and send out professional emails automatically using email automation
Visual Content Without The Headache
Create engaging content using Canva and save time by building a social media plan in advance
Get Found Online
Understand SEO basics and its important for your business when creating content
Smart Writing and Document Tools
Utilise AI tools like Grammarly and ChatGPT to make professional looking slides and write like a professional
Don't Lose a Sale
Learn modern payment solutions so you can take payments seamlessly and never miss a sale
Smart Customer Management
Build a CRM system to manage your customers and save hours with automated systems like DocuSign
Integrating for Growth
Integrating for Growth
Integrating for Growth
Bring everything together to create a well-oiled digital machine. Learn how to connect your back-office operations with your customer-facing activities to create efficient workflows that support sustainable, profitable growth. By the end of the course, you'll have a complete digital ecosystem that helps your business operate more efficiently, serve customers better, and grow more profitably.
Make Smart Business Decisions
Turn data into growth by understanding key business metrics and set targets that work for your business
Putting It All Together
In your final week, you will look at developing a digital strategy that will transform your business going forward
Post-Course support
Access to templates with resources, tutorials, and best practices. Monthly webinars on new technology platforms and digital trends for small businesses. You can also access one-on-one digital strategy consultation session (3 months after course completion)
Eligibility
Digital Accelerator is for anyone who's self employed or a sole trader. We're looking for those who are willing to commit to growing their business with the right digital tools. To be eligible you must:
How to apply
FAQs
Applicants must be at least 19 years old and have a registered address in eligible regions.
The bootcamp is government funded so it’s completely free, with no hidden fees or charges.
Weekly "Platform Deep Dive": In-depth exploration of a featured technology platform
"Tech Integration" sessions: Focusing on connecting various platforms for streamlined operations
Peer learning opportunities: Small group discussions on platform experiences and best practices
Implementation time: Dedicated time each week to apply learnings directly to your business and document in Notion
Students need to commit to 2.5 days per week for 12 weeks and complete weekly projects. Proactive participation is essential to get the most out of the program.
Learners will be given opportunities to evidence skills learnt during the sessions. This can take the form of Zoom quizzes, questionnaires, self-marking quizzes, or peer and trainer assessments of practical work. Each session will contain at least one kind of activity to test their knowledge of the session.
Yes! You'll join a Circle community of students and alumni for ongoing networking and support. Plus, you'll have access to resources and templates to continue your growth.