Black Country Innovation Service – Digital Innovation Hub
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Looking to take your business to the next digital level? Look no further.
Our Digital Innovation Hub provides SMEs with the opportunity to advance, update and transform for a brighter future.
Funded by Innovate UK, the support you receive will at free, no cost to you.
Whether virtual or in-person, our support through 1:1s, workshops, demonstrations and training is led by expert technicians and delivered in a way that’s fast, and fuss-free.
Upcoming events:
- Wisemore Campus
- Littleton Street West
- Walsall
- WS2 8ES
- 01922 657000

hyperMILL® Part 2 Training Course for Engineering and Manufacturing Businesses
Cost: FREE
Date: April TBC
About this course – Part 2 course (advanced), for delegates who have completed Part 1.
Delivery mode – Face to face at Walsall College, Hawbush Campus, Beeches Rd, Bloxwich, Walsall WS3 1AG.
FREE parking and refreshments provided
Course length – 10am - 4pm

Electric Vehicle Safety Workshop
About this course – Learn about safety essentials and readiness in your workplace, ideal for non-technical staff, sales assistants, valets and managers. This FREE training empowers candidates to ensure they're equipped with the skills to handle EVs safely while helping meet business sustainability goals.
Delivery mode – In person
Course length - 3 hours (evening)
Dates - TBC

Podcasting
About this course – Sharing your unique industry perspective and promoting your business to an audience of thousands has never been easier thanks to the world of podcasting. We’ll show you how to make your digital communication mark including how to plan, set-up, record, edit and share your podcast with your target listeners.
Delivery mode – In person
Course length - Half day
Dates TBC

360⁰ Image and Video Capture
About this course – Fully immersive, interactive content is a must-have for any business keen to demonstrate and showcase who they are and what they offer.
Our hardware-based workshop teaches you how to plan, capture and edit 360 content to make your business operations, marketing and other activities more engaging than ever.
Delivery mode – In person
Course length - Half day
Dates TBC

Adobe Software – Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere Pro
About this course – Want to improve your skills in three of the world’s most popular design tools? Here’s your chance!
We’ll take you through the essentials and introduce you to the latest features and functions in each application, so your designs are always on-point.
Delivery mode – In person
Course length - Full day
Dates TBC
Introducing the Black Country Innovation Service
Our mission is to empower businesses in the Black Country and South Staffordshire by identifying growth barriers, uncovering innovation opportunities, and providing tailored support to help bring new ideas to life.
We help to equip workforces with the skills needed to grow, scale and adopt new technologies effectively, enhancing efficiency, resilience, and economic growth across our region.
The Black Country Innovation Service is led by Walsall College and the other delivery partners are: Dudley College, Wolverhampton College, South Staffordshire College and Halesowen College.
Get in touch
For more information about how we can support your business, contact gtsinopoulou@walsallcollege.ac.uk