Learn the fundamental AI skills that will help you elevate your creativity and grow your business

Discover how AI can become your creative partner, enhancing your work without compromising your creativity. This Skills Bootcamp will show you how to use AI tools to amplify your designs, writing, and visuals—unlocking new possibilities while saving time and effort.

You’ll also learn how to market effectively, attract ideal clients, and streamline your workflow with AI-powered tools for managing projects, clients, and finances. 

Whether you want to stay ahead of industry trends or bring fresh innovation to your craft, this bootcamp will empower you to integrate AI as a trusted ally in your creative process.

And the best part - this Skills Bootcamp is completely free.

6,000+

creative professionals enrolled

7,000+

mentoring calls delivered

95+

countries in the network

AI-driven creativity

Learn how to seamlessly incorporate AI into your creative process to push boundaries, explore new ideas, and elevate your projects to the next level.

Mentoring and human guidance

There is a lot of learning material online. The problem is to have someone to help you navigate to what matters and to give you personal feedback on what you should be doing. This is what our instructors are here to do, with 60 hours of human support on offer. 

Hands-on, actionable learning

Get real-world insights and hands-on experience with AI tools. Each week you will learn practical, actionable skills you can immediately apply to your projects and business.

Future-proof your career

Stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry by understanding how AI is shaping the creative landscape and positioning yourself as a leader in innovation.

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Your path to ensure success in your creative career

While your creative skills are undoubtedly your greatest asset, it’s equally important to recognise the value of AI tools for both creativity and business. AI can enhance your designs, streamline workflows, and open up new possibilities in your creative process. At the same time, AI-powered tools for marketing, financial management, and productivity can help you attract clients, manage relationships, and maintain stability. By combining creativity with smart AI solutions, you can build a career that is both creatively fulfilling and financially resilient.

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CONTENT CREATORS

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DIGITAL CREATIVES

 

We designed these Skills Bootcamps because we saw a gap in practical AI support for creative professionals. Rather than offering generic advice, our goal is to equip you with actionable AI tools and insights tailored to your creative and business needs.

Perri Lewis
Co-founder and CEO, Mastered

What you will learn

This bootcamp is crafted for experienced freelancers ready to grow their careers and will provide you with practical tools that you can implement immediately.  

  • Understand AI as a tool to complement, not replace, your creativity.
  • Explore how AI fits into the creative process without compromising your unique style.
  • Learn the ethical and practical considerations of working with AI.
  • Discover how AI can support and enhance your creative workflows.
  • Use AI for ideation and prototyping while keeping your artistic vision central.
  • See real-world examples of creatives using AI to amplify their work.
  • Leverage AI for audience insights that inform, not dictate, your marketing strategy.
  • Create more personalised campaigns that reflect your unique brand and values.
  • Save time on repetitive tasks without losing the human touch in your marketing.
  • Automate routine processes to free up time for creative exploration.
  • Use AI tools to organise projects and manage tasks while staying in control.
  • Balance AI efficiency with hands-on involvement in your craft.
  • Let AI simplify budgeting and expense tracking, so you can focus on your art.
  • Use AI tools to stay on top of invoicing and payments without losing oversight.
  • Gain actionable insights into your finances without sacrificing creativity.
  • Use AI to enhance communication while keeping your voice authentic.
  • Build stronger, personalised relationships with clients through AI-powered insights.
  • Streamline feedback processes while maintaining a human connection.
  • Experiment with AI as a creative partner to push the boundaries of your work.
  • Generate ideas with AI that inspire new approaches and styles.
  • Blend AI capabilities with your unique artistic vision to create something truly original.
  • Learn how to adapt and thrive in a changing creative landscape by mastering how to learn, rather than just learning specific tools.
  • Develop the mindset and strategies for continuous growth and lifelong learning in a tech-driven world.
  • Position yourself as a forward-thinking creative professional who evolves with innovation without losing your individuality.

Built by creatives, for creatives

This Skills Bootcamp has been designed specifically to ensure you get the support that will help you stand out in a crowded market of creative professionals.

Designed and delivered by experts

Our bootcamp's curriculum has been designed in collaboration with experts in the creative industry to ensure it is up-to-date and relevant for your business needs. 

Real-life problem scenarios

The bootcamp will help you tackle real-life challenges, with practical tools and expert guidance from your mentors. You will be able to discuss the challenges that you are facing with your creative business.

Personal and mindset coaching

Sometimes as freelancers you just need someone to talk to, whether it's about dealing with the stress of not having enough clients or building up your confidence to pitch to new clients, you will be able to talk about any issues with your mindset coach.

Guest and alumni speakers

We regularly host guest speakers featuring prominent figures from the creative field and some of our alumni with notable success to share their knowledge, experiences, and insights with you, also giving you the opportunity to expand your network.

Meet the team that will support you on the bootcamp.

You will have group video calls, live online classes, personal feedback and emotional support from a team of people invested in your success. 

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AI mentor

I'll assess your skills level, understand your career goals and work with you to create a pathway that will help you achieve those. I'll guide you in building up your AI skills, and give feedback on what you are currently doing to help you grow. 

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Programme manager

I’m here from day one of your bootcamp. I’ll make sure you are getting the most from the bootcamp at every stage, whether it be setting up your personalised schedule to sharing articles and events you might love.

Lindsay

Lindsay Stockley   Linked in Michael Mark

Content lead

I will make sure you get the most up-to-date and relevant learning opportunities to build your creative business. Whether it is getting you the best mentors or gaining access to helpful resources, I will be there to ensure you get the support most beneficial to your growth.

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Nishe Patel   Linked in Michael Mark

Mindset coach

I’m here to help you present your best self. I will work with you on tackling topics such as building your confidence, communicating your ideas and any other challenges that you have faced before.

Over 6,000 creators from 95 different countries

We're proud of all the creative professionals, from every walk of life, who have been through one of our career accelerators since 2015. With our new Skills Bootcamp, we want to continue this commitment to finding diverse voices and original talent who've been shut out for too long. Outsiders, misfits and changemakers need apply.

Alex Dawber
Alex Dawber
Alumni, London
Vanessa Cogorno
Vanessa Cogorno
Alumni, Hasselt
Sabina Hassan
Lavonne
Alumni, New York
Jordan Carter
Jordan Carter
Alumni, Portland
Ksavi Joshi
Ksavi Joshi
Alumni, London
Ray Kay
Alumni, Seoul
Djeneba Aduayom
Djeneba Aduayom
Alumni, Los Angeles
Michelle Villasenor
Michelle Villasenor
Alumni, San Francisco
Nick Onken
Nick Onken
Alumni, New York
Matteo Bigliardi
Matteo Bigliardi
Alumni, London
Rayna Hernandez
Rayna Hernandez
Alumni, New York
Attila Kenyeres
Attila Kenyeres
Alumni, Berlin

Eligibility criteria

To qualify for a completely free bootcamp place, you must: 

  • Be born before 31st August 2004
  • Have the right to work in the UK
  • Live in England
  • Be a self-employed creative professional or small creative business
  • Demonstrate a passion to grow in the creative industry
  • Be able to dedicate 10 hours/week

 

 

The Skills Bootcamp includes all of the following - 

  • Course materials
  • Private Slack group
  • Dedicated success manager
  • 1-2-1 support
  • Career support
  • Practical toolkits
  • Workshops
  • Business mentoring
  • Networking opportunities

Limited places available

You can apply to join the bootcamp through the form below and one of our admissions team will set up a call to find out more about your goals and assess whether this is going to be a good fit for you. Please note, we are selective and there are very limited fully-funded places. We are looking for special talent so please give the questions below proper thought. 

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