Click Start. Digital Skills Initiative
The Institute of Coding (IoC), led by the University of Bath, is a national collaboration of universities, employers, and charities dedicated to closing the UK’s digital skills gap and driving social mobility. Since 2018, we have developed over 150 courses with 35 UK universities, enrolling more than 1 million learners, particularly from underrepresented and marginalised groups.
In January 2023, we launched the £12 million Click Start programme, funded by Nominet. This nationwide initiative brings together educators, employers, and charities to tackle the UK’s digital skills gap and improve social mobility. Click Start provides technical and employability training, offering broad online courses and intensive deep provision programmes for those facing substantial barriers. By removing financial and structural obstacles, we are opening pathways to digital careers for people who have traditionally been excluded, transforming the UK workforce and creating new opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds.