Accredited by the Small Business Charter, Help to Grow: Management is a 12-week course designed to help senior leaders and managers in small and medium-sized businesses grow their confidence, skills and long-term impact.
You’ll take part in a mix of online and in-person learning, develop a tailored Growth Action Plan, and receive up to 10 hours of 1-to-1 business mentoring to support your development.
How much it costs
Thanks to additional support, eligible participants can access the course at no cost. This is a full bursary covering 100% of the £7,500 fee. Places are limited.
What the course offers
This programme is designed to work alongside full-time roles, with short sessions and flexible options to catch up if needed.
You’ll gain:
- practical skills to improve how your team and business operate
- a personalised Growth Action Plan you’ll build across the 12 weeks
- tailored 1-to-1 mentoring and peer group support
- access to UK-wide expert teaching and business case studies
- space to reflect, plan and take confident next steps in your role
What the course covers
The course includes 12 practical modules covering the core areas of business leadership and management:
- strategy and innovation
- digital transformation
- winning new markets
- vision, mission and values
- developing a marketing strategy
- building a brand
- organisational design
- employee engagement and leading change
- high-performance workplace
- efficient operations
- finance and financial management
- implementing growth plans
The benefits of the course
Independent evaluations show the course has a real impact:
- 91% would recommend the course to another business leader.
- 91% reported improved leadership and management skills.
- 89% shared what they learned with their team within 6 weeks.
- 83% saw stronger relationships with their wider team.
- 82% felt more confident making business decisions.
- 72% felt less isolated in their leadership role.
Next course starts: June 2025