GET OUT OF GIG WORK AND INTO THE CAREER YOU REALLY WANT WITH OUR FUTURE OF ADVERTISING BOOTCAMP

LAND YOUR FIRST ROLE IN THE MARKETING, ADVERTISING & COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRIES

We offer a range of FREE online and in-person courses designed to upskill you to win. Our courses allow you to explore the many types of roles on offer and learn from industry experts and employers.

WE'RE HERE TO BREAK DOWN THE BARRIERS FOR UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS.

Are you from a multicultural, white or socially mobile background? If so, let us connect you to jobs at top tier brands, agencies, media and tech owners who all need YOUR voices and experiences to make their businesses thrive!

Whatever your SKILLS, INTERESTS or PASSIONS are, whatever you are INTO NOW, this industry has a JOB FOR YOU.

AWARD WINNING CHANGE MAKING COURSES

"The value provided by BFS is unparalleled by any free course I've ever heard of"

FAVOUR - BRIXTON FINISHING SCHOOL GRADUATE 2021

IN 2023, 70% OF BRIXTON FINISHING SCHOOL GRADUATES WON AN INDUSTRY ROLE*

*Note prior to the market volatility 2019 - 2022 average was 90%

OUR
COURSES

for 18 to 25 year olds

Brixton Finishing School

FREE, London based, 10 week summer course for under-represented talent.

It's packed full of industry masterclasses, employability training, networking with experts and business leaders and exclusive job opportunities.

Places are allocated through assessment events.

Award-winning and offers unparalleled industry access.

for women 45+

VisibleStart

FREE, 8 week course open to women 45+ who are looking to break in (or back in) to the industry.

Learn the basics of digital marketing, grow your confidence, and be placed into exclusive jobs in the advertising industry.

for 18 to 30 year olds

The ADcademy

FREE, national online gateway, just register and start your journey.

Explore different aspects of the industry through on demand video content, attend virtual events and build your employability.

Award-winning and connects talent across the UK to industry roles.

for 18 to 30 year olds

ADcademy LIVE

FREE, live course (virtual on Zoom) designed to break you into the marketing, advertising, and communication industries.

Created and delivered by our big name industry partners, it's a route to employment like no other.

OUR NATIONAL SCHOOLS OUTREACH PROGRAMME FOR 14-18 YEAR OLDS

GRADUATE STORIES

Brixton Finishing School has completely changed my life. From entering the industry and not knowing much about ad-land, to securing my first role as a junior in marketing. I couldn’t have done it without the course.

KRISTINA

KFC marketing role

Brixton Finishing School has helped me develop my skills and realise what I am capable of. Securing an internship has provided me with the opportunity to learn about different roles I can do and get a feel for the role I gravitate towards.

PRESHUL

The Trade Desk advertising technology intern

OUR INDUSTRY PARTNERS ARE THE TEACHERS, MENTORS & EMPLOYERS OF OUR GRADUATES.

WE CAN'T THANK THE CHANGE-MAKERS THAT FUND OUR MISSION ENOUGH.

ARE YOU AN EMPLOYER?

Find out how we are disrupting the way Marketing, Advertising and Communications industries recruit. We are working to deliver employment equity for all so you can benefit from a truly diverse pool of talent.