UClan launches new Help To Grow 12 week management & leadership course

The University of Central Lancashire has launches an exciting new offer called the Help to Grow Management Course. This programme is created and offered by Government to replace the previously offered fully-funded European business support, and is aimed at the senior leadership of SMEs with between 5 & 249 employees.

Who is the Help to Grow: Management Course for?

Whether you need to identify more efficient ways of working, target new markets, or create a plan to take your business and team to the next level, the Help to Grow: Management Course will provide the knowledge and support you need.

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.

Boost your leadership skills and your business performance

The Help to Grow: Management Course will help you boost the performance and resilience of your business.

Designed and delivered by entrepreneurs and industry experts at world-class business schools, this leadership course will provide time away from the challenges of running a business to invest in your leadership, and to learn how to take your business to the next level.

What is the Help to Grow: Management Course?

The Help to Grow: Management Course runs over 12 weeks and includes online and face-to-face sessions, 1- to -1 mentoring and peer networking.  You will finish the course ready to lead on the delivery of increased profitability, innovation and growth.

Why choose the Help to Grow Management course?

• You’ll receive practical Management Training to help you develop your strategic leadership skills.
• At the end of this 12-week course, you will have developed a bespoke Growth Action Plan to help you take your business to the next level.
• You’ll benefit from 1:1 support from a business mentor, as well as from learning alongside peers and networking with other business leaders.
• The blended face-to-face and online learning approach is designed to fit alongside your work commitments, providing you with training and a range of new skills that directly apply to your business.

 What topics will we cover?

• Strategy and innovation
• Growing national and international markets
• Leading for high performance
• Building vision and brand
• Engaging and inspiring teams
• Creating customer value
• Adopting digital technology
• Adopting responsible business practices
• Financial management

Dates and location:

Dates: 18 October 2023 – 14 February 2024.  

For a full list of dates, times and locations, please visit  University of Central Lancashire, School of Business Cohort 1 - Small Business Charter

Location: Online and in-person at the University of Central Lancashire Preston Campus

More detailed information about the course content can be found at: Course Overview | Small Business Charter  

Booking Link: University of Central Lancashire, School of Business | Small Business Charter  

Please do get in touch to find out more - Lewis McGrath will be happy to have a chat. You can call him directly on 07878360548 or send him an email: LJMcGrath1@uclan.ac.uk.