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The four AI tools every working marketer should be using by now

It's not about replacing what you do. It's about doing the same work in half the time. Practical picks from our AI for Business tutors.

By Christos Panayiotou·22 May 2026·8 min read

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Apprenticeships

The apprenticeship levy, explained for SME employers

A practical walk-through of how the levy works, who pays, who draws down, and why most non-levy employers should still care.

15 May 2026 · 6 min
Brighton

Brighton's tech and creative scene in 2026

Who's hiring, what skills are in demand, and where the city's digital talent is concentrated. Notes from 50+ employer conversations.

8 May 2026 · 10 min
Marketing

When to hire a junior marketer (and when not to)

A short framework we share with employers thinking about their first marketing hire — apprentice, junior, or freelancer.

1 May 2026 · 5 min

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From the archive

Student stories and guides first published on our Free Digital Skills site, now part of Creative Process Digital.

Creative skills

Five tips for storyboarding a film project

A storyboard gives your film team a clear, shared vision. Five practical tips for building one — whatever your drawing ability.

3 Mar 2022 · 4 min read
Success story

From beginner to paid work: a Video Bootcamp success story

One Video Bootcamp graduate went from no industry experience to two paid videography jobs and regular editing work. Their story.

2 Nov 2021 · 2 min read
Success story

Isaac on the Digital Accelerator: you'll learn something about yourself

Isaac completed the Digital Accelerator, sharpened his Illustrator skills and built a portfolio website. He shares what the course gave him.

2 Nov 2021 · 2 min read
Success story

Stefan's route into digital design through the Digital Accelerator

With no degree or design background, Stefan used the Digital Accelerator to get confident in Adobe software and start a digital career he loves.

7 Jun 2021 · 3 min read
Success story

Inside our October Digital Accelerator cohort

A look back at one of our October Digital Accelerator groups, including Federica's story of rediscovering design and falling for web design.

3 Nov 2020 · 2 min read
Success story

How George went from graduate to a digital marketing agency

George completed the Digital Accelerator and landed a role at Brighton agency Growth By Design. We spoke to him about his experience.

17 Sep 2020 · 3 min read
Success story

Securing a dream copywriting internship after the Digital Accelerator

One Digital Accelerator graduate landed a junior copywriting internship. She shares how the course's CV and portfolio work made the difference.

1 Apr 2020 · 3 min read
Careers

The gap between graduate skills and what employers actually want

96% of academic officers think graduates are work-ready; only 11% of business leaders agree. A look at the digital skills gap — and how to close it.

20 Mar 2020 · 3 min read
Success story

Zack's Digital Accelerator, summed up in one word: rewarding

Zack C. Barnett-Moxam came in with a digital media background and left the Digital Accelerator work-ready, with a Level 2 diploma. His story.

20 Mar 2020 · 3 min read
Latest news

Short updates from CPD

May 2026

CPD added to LSIP steering group

Jack Hiett joins the Brighton & Hove Local Skills Improvement Plan steering group, helping shape regional digital skills priorities for 2026–2028.

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April 2026

AI Specialist L4 cohort doubled

The Spring 2026 AI Specialist Level 4 intake was over-subscribed; we added a second cohort starting July to absorb the demand.

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March 2026

Channel 4 partnership expansion

Four-year-old partnership with Channel 4 expanded — adding L4 Software Developer placements alongside existing marketing and content roles.

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February 2026

Adobe Skills Bootcamp launches

12-week Adobe Skills bootcamp opens for applications. £4,800 funded; covers Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign across three modules.

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January 2026

Brighton Dome — 4 apprentices in 2025

Brighton Dome ends 2025 having placed four CPD apprentices in marketing, content, and digital coordination roles. Three remain permanent staff.

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December 2025

Year-end snapshot — 17,000 attendees

CPD passes 17,000 cumulative individual records and 710 events delivered since launch in 2015.

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