What you need to know about the Help to Grow: Management Course

This small business leadership course includes a combination of online and face-to-face sessions, 1-to-1 business mentoring and peer networking.

Delivered by small business experts across 12 weeks, the 50-hour course is designed to fit around real life, so you'll be developing your knowledge, skills and confidence while continuing to work in your business.

Once you’ve completed the course, you will join our alumni network of more than 10,000 small business leaders.

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50 hours

of leadership training across 12 weeks

10 hours

of 1-to-1 business mentoring

60+ locations

across the UK

90% funded

Government funding means you pay just £750 per person

The Help to Grow: Management Course is ideal for SME business leaders

We know that running a business is a challenge. It feels like there are never enough hours in the day. And there are few people in the business who you can openly discuss the issues with, making it hard to know if you’re making the right decisions.  

Help to Grow: Management faces these challenges head on. Giving you access to experts and ways of thinking that will help you assess the direction of your business and put you on track for success.

  • Build on your existing business experience

  • Learn from experts

  • Connect with your peers

  • Be inspired by a mentor

This 90% government-funded course could make a real difference to your business. There are limited places available, so register now to avoid missing out.

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Taking part in the Help to Grow: Management Course was transformational in our journey. It allowed us to identify and pursue the growth opportunities on offer, propelling us to the position we’re in today.

Tess Taylor
Co-founder of Tap Social

What do business leaders really think about the course?

We’ve helped over 10,000 small business leaders since 2021, and we’re very proud of the positive impact we’ve had on businesses and their leaders across the country. Here’s what a few of our alumni have to say about the Help to Grow: Management Course.

Develop the business skills you need to help your business grow

The Help to Grow: Management Course is built around the needs of leaders like you. We understand your struggles and what it takes to be successful. Here are just a few ways that we can help you and your business grow.

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We are delighted you would like to know more about the Help to Grow: Management Course. Before you enter your details, here is a quick reminder of the eligibility requirements.

 To join the Help to Grow: Management Course you should:

  • Work for a Small or Medium-sized Enterprise based in the United Kingdom

  • Employ between 5 and 249 employees

  • Be a member of the senior leadership team and have direct reports.

If you are eligible for the course, and ready to sign up, you can do this via the registration form.

If you are not eligible, then you might be interested in finding out more about Help to Grow: Management Essentials, our online, self-guided course consisting of 17 bite-sized videos with signposting to further government support.

If you still have a question, please complete this enquiry form and one of our team will be in touch to answer your questions.

The process is simple

93%

of participants felt the application process was clear and simple

90%

were satisfied and would recommend the course to another business leader

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to some of our frequently asked questions here.

If you’ve got questions, we’ve got answers

Signing up to a course can be a big decision, but we know you won’t regret registering for Help to Grow: Management. If you still have questions, do get in touch. We’d love to talk to you about why this course is right for you.

Email us: [email protected]

Call us Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm on 0203 006 0751