Join 30,000 senior leaders taking part in a practical management training programme delivered by world-class business schools, accredited by the Small Business Charter.

Help to Grow Management will be delivered by leading small business and enterprise experts from Northumbria University, with the support of leading figures from industry and experienced entrepreneurs.

The programme will support senior managers of small and medium sized businesses to boost their business’s performance, resilience, and long-term growth. The 12-week programme is 90% funded by the Government and the fee payable by participants is £750 and has been designed to allow participants to complete it alongside full-time work.

The in-depth, high quality curriculum will support you to build your capabilities in leadership, innovation, digital adoption, employee engagement, marketing, responsible business, and financial management. By the end of the programme, you will develop a business growth plan to help you lead your business to release its potential. 

The Help to Grow: Management Course is partnering with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) to offer 6 months’ free membership to every member of its Alumni Network. The partnership agreement with the CMI will see members benefit from free access to CMI’s online platform, management and leadership resources. Over the course of the free membership, CMI is also offering a discounted rate to Alumni Network members who want to complete the Chartered Manager assessment.

Benefits of Help to Grow: Management

• Enhance your management and strategic capabilities
• Produce a growth plan for your business
• Build resilience to future shocks
• Learn how to innovate in your business
• Adopt digital technologies to boost productivity and operational agility
• Develop your value proposition and reach into growth markets
• Improve employee engagement and responsible business practices