Government-funded, industry-focused, human-led support for good work

AI is reshaping how we all work — the industries that grow, the jobs that go, and the skills people need to keep up. Mastered supports people wherever they are on the path to good work: students and graduates exploring and stepping into tech and creative careers; freelancers building sustainable businesses with the latest AI tools; young people out of work who we re-engage and support into AI-enhanced self-employment; and managers, employees and companies getting AI-ready.

8,500+

professionals enrolled

9/10

average rating across bootcamps

88%

positive progression outcomes in Wave 5

Specialists in emerging tech & self-employment

From generative AI and realtime 3D to digital twins, we are committed to understanding tomorrow's technologies and developing best-in-class, future-ready training.

Industry-led and employer-connected

We design with industry — 150+ employers and brands shaping our curriculum and opening routes to market — and update it rapidly as AI reshapes specific roles. Learners build current, in-demand skills; partners get provision tied to genuine local demand and progression.

Regional, in-person delivery at scale

We deliver across some fifteen regions, blending online learning with face-to-face support through local instructors, mentors and delivery partners. For commissioners and primes that means real on-the-ground presence and local recruitment — not remote delivery at a distance.

Free or heavily subsidised training

High-tier skills training shouldn't have a financial barrier. As approved providers of national and regional contracts, we leverage multi-year government funding to provide fully-funded training to eligible individuals and scaling businesses.

 

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Training. Make government pay.

Mastered is officially approved by the Department for Education, Department of Work and Pensions, and multiple regional authorities to deliver fully funded training across the UK. Choose from our specialised digital capability areas below to future-proof your career—including AI readiness, advanced tech, and self-employment.

Employers can contact our enterprise team directly for bespoke corporate workforce transformation training.

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AI readiness programmes

Future-proof your business and keep your team AI-ready with bespoke training.

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Technical skills for creative studios

Flexible, on-the-job technical training, delivered by games industry specialists in Unreal, Unity, Houdini and more.

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Leadership and management training

Coaching for managers and leaders on the skills required to successfully lead teams in creative environments.

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Business skills for freelancers and micro-SMEs

Learn the business, project, and self- management skills that will help you win more clients and get a more sustainable practice.

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Business skills for indies

Learn the business skills that indies need to showcase your game – and studio – confidently to publishers, investors and players.

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AI-powered, digital marketing for freelancers

Learn the latest digital marketing techniques and AI tools that will help you grow your business.

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Creative production management

Learn the production and AI tools to thrive as a creative producer.

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Most people don't fail because they lack talent—they fail because the system never prepared them for the realities of the modern economy.

Perri Lewis
CEO, Mastered

Designed with tech leaders. Built for future readiness.

We don't build tech curriculums in isolation. We consult extensively with technical architects, engineering leads, hiring managers, and enterprise directors to target the exact capabilities an AI-driven economy demands. By continuously auditing our training against the latest technological shifts, we ensure true inclusion, deep technical confidence, and long-term career growth.

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Secrets of getting a job in games

A Q&A with Liz Prince and Lee Burns from Amiqus recruitment who specialise in helping people get jobs in the games industries.

Aug 26, 2021   |  1 min read

Which real-time 3D career is right for you?

A conversation with Martyn Makinson, Founder and CEO of FourPointZero on the careers available in the 3D, real-time and immersive industries.

Jul 2, 2021   |  0 min read

How Epic Games and Unreal Engine hire their team

A conversation with Joe Burridge, senior recruiter at Epic Games, on the skills you need to be hired at Epic Games.

Oct 22, 2021   |  1 min read

Studios we work with

Ripstone
Code wizards new
Soul Assembly
Moonraker
Hungry Billy
Viridian
Airship
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Real time
Rebellion
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Jago
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Natalie-Elvin
"This is by far the best coaching experience I've had as a business owner. As a freelancer, I don't have much budget spare for this kind of thing. And so I've tried a few free coaching and seminar programmes before. This blew all the others out of the water."
Natalie
Email strategist and copywriter
"The Business Bootcamp for Creatives course completely changed my life. Brought me clarity and gave me knowledge and tools to use and fall back on at any point in the future. An amazing course: modules so relevant and in an order that made sense to build on."
Sylvia
Founder, Recreate Yorkshire
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"My time at Mastered has been nothing but fantastic. I came into Mastered with absolutely no programming experience whatsoever, to taking on the role of a Technical Game Designer within just the span of 5-6 months, thanks to the help of my mentors!"
Victor
Games developer (alumni)

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