“The bootcamp takes you on a full introduction to AI, from ethics to all platforms. People were encouraging and supportive as we were all on different journeys.”
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Phillipa
AI Skills Bootcamp
Tech belongs to you, too.
Breakthrough Social Enterprise is proud to be working with the Steven Foundation Initiatives and the First Believers Fund to make AI education more accessible.
Breakthrough equips people from marginalised and underserved communities with the digital skills and AI fluency to thrive in the age of AI. Apprenticeships, bootcamps, and digital skills courses are on the way. Get your name down to be first to know.
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Our mission
You don't need a better background. You need better access.
Breakthrough was started by people who grew up far from the rooms where tech decisions get made. We know what it feels like to wonder if you belong. So we built something that never leaves you wondering — practical trainings, real mentors, and a community that actually supports you on your journey.
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Associates who remain engaged with us after their programme ends.
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Employer partners
Trusted by 18+ employer partners including Lloyd's Bank, IBM, DXC, CGI, BCG, KPMG, Accenture, BT, Department for Education, Catch 22, Beacon CRM, Voodoo Park, and Menta.
Global coalition
Founding member of the UN AI For Good AI Skills Coalition alongside AWS, Microsoft, and UNDP.
National delivery
Recently completed DfE-funded delivery in Hampshire, Norfolk & Suffolk, plus other national cohorts.
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People who've already broken through.
“I came in as a complete beginner. Kayleigh was great at helping me understand. I really enjoyed the work we did around chatbots and image creation.”
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Hayleigh
AI Skills Bootcamp
“Using LLMs has greatly enhanced my research approach and encouraged me to stay connected with the AI scene. I came in sceptical. I left with a start-up in mind.”
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Tarirai
AI Skills Bootcamp
“I wanted to build my AI knowledge for job applications. Now I'm exploring how AI can deliver the results businesses are actually seeking.”
M
Michelle
AI Skills Bootcamp
“I was given interview opportunities I wouldn't have had otherwise. That made all the difference.”
B
Bojin
AI Skills Bootcamp
“Working with Breakthrough has been life changing for me. Completing this extended course has helped me move forward in my new venture. Would highly recommend.”
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Rachael
Building An AI Driven Purpose Led Brand
“The course "Age of Human–AI Collaboration" was very interesting and useful. It clearly showed how humans and AI can work together in practice.”
K
Kamil
Humanity x AI: Creating Change in the Age of AI
“The bootcamp takes you on a full introduction to AI, from ethics to all platforms. People were encouraging and supportive as we were all on different journeys.”
P
Phillipa
AI Skills Bootcamp
“I came in as a complete beginner. Kayleigh was great at helping me understand. I really enjoyed the work we did around chatbots and image creation.”
H
Hayleigh
AI Skills Bootcamp
“Using LLMs has greatly enhanced my research approach and encouraged me to stay connected with the AI scene. I came in sceptical. I left with a start-up in mind.”
T
Tarirai
AI Skills Bootcamp
“I wanted to build my AI knowledge for job applications. Now I'm exploring how AI can deliver the results businesses are actually seeking.”
M
Michelle
AI Skills Bootcamp
“I was given interview opportunities I wouldn't have had otherwise. That made all the difference.”
B
Bojin
AI Skills Bootcamp
“Working with Breakthrough has been life changing for me. Completing this extended course has helped me move forward in my new venture. Would highly recommend.”
R
Rachael
Building An AI Driven Purpose Led Brand
“The course "Age of Human–AI Collaboration" was very interesting and useful. It clearly showed how humans and AI can work together in practice.”
K
Kamil
Humanity x AI: Creating Change in the Age of AI
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