Development. Knowledge.

Practical courses and workshops

AI, digital skills and leadership — open to businesses, professionals and the wider community. In a fast-moving technology landscape, the right skills are a competitive advantage. Stowmarket Innovation Gateway hosts a curated programme of courses, workshops and talks — developed and delivered in partnership with leading academic partners, and open to tenants, members and the wider Suffolk community. Whether you're a business looking to upskill your team, a professional navigating a career shift, or someone taking their first steps into the digital economy, there's a programme here for you.

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To book onto a workshop or programme, email us or send an enquiry

Our team will confirm availability, pricing and the next available dates for the course you're interested in.

What's on offer

Our programme covers four core areas

Advanced computing hardware representing AI and emerging technologies

AI & emerging technologies

From introductory AI literacy to advanced application, including working with large language models like ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini and Claude in real business contexts.

Digital applications and business data dashboard

Digital applications

Practical skills in tools your team uses every day: Google Workspace, Excel and data, digital marketing, creative tools and Canva.

Leadership and management workshop with a team

Leadership & management

CMI Level 5-aligned workshops in leading performance, managing people and driving organisational change, developed for first-line and middle managers.

Creative professional editing digital photography on a laptop

Creative digital skills

Photography, design and digital content creation, including courses suited to community learners and those returning to learning.

Our training partners

Delivered on-site with leading education partners

Our programme is delivered on-site by Suffolk New College and West Suffolk College, bringing practical, applied learning directly into Stowmarket Innovation Gateway.

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Suffolk New College

Delivering AI, digital applications, creative digital and leadership courses, targeting over 1,200 participants per year across businesses and the community.

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West Suffolk College

Delivering a six-workshop AI literacy series from beginner to advanced, alongside business improvement and digital transformation programmes.

Courses run from September 2026.

Adults taking part in an inclusive professional development course
Who's it for

Learning designed for businesses and people across Suffolk

  • Businesses adopting AI and emerging technologies
  • Teams building future-ready digital skills
  • Managers and leaders developing organisational capability
  • Professionals upskilling or reskilling into tech roles
  • Young people exploring new career pathways
  • Community members taking their first steps online
Also available

Bespoke training for your team

Bespoke business training can be arranged for teams and organisations with specific needs. Speak to the team to discuss options.

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