Help to Grow: Management Course

Host: Nottingham Trent University

Cost: £750

Dates:

Onboarding & Strategy and Innovation

Friday, 4th December 2026 at 9:30am - 2:00pm
Location: Nottingham Trent University

Digital Transformation

Friday, 11th December 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Location: Online

Winning New Markets

Friday, 18th December 2026 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Location: Nottingham Trent University

Vision, Mission and Values

Friday, 8th January 2027 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Location: Online

Developing a Marketing Strategy

Friday, 15th January 2027 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Location: Online

Building a Brand Case Study

Friday, 22nd January 2027 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Location: Nottingham Trent University

Organisation Design

Friday, 29th January 2027 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Location: Online

Employment Engagement and Leading Change

Friday, 5th February 2027 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Location: Online

High Performance Workplace

Friday, 12th February 2027 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Location: Nottingham Trent University

Effective Operations

Friday, 19th February 2027 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Location: Online

Finance and Financial Management

Friday, 5th March 2027 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Location: Online

Implementing Growth Plans

Friday, 12th March 2027 at 9:30am - 1:30pm
Location: Nottingham Trent University

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Unlock your business potential with 12 weeks of transformational learning

The Help to Grow: Management course is delivered by Nottingham Business School, part of Nottingham Trent University (NTU), and is 90% funded by the UK government. Designed for SME owners and senior leaders, it gives you practical strategies you can apply from day one, alongside a strong network of local business people facing the same challenges as you.

The course runs over 12 weeks in a flexible blended format. You'll combine online learning with in-person sessions at our City Campus in central Nottingham, supported by one-to-one mentoring throughout, all built to fit around your work commitments.

Visit NTU Help to Grow: Management to register or find out more

How the course works

The Help to Grow: Management Course is designed to fit around your work commitments and give you practical, actionable insights from day one.

You’ll benefit from a blended learning experience that includes:

  • Eight live, online sessions (2 hours each), led by experts from Nottingham Business School
  • Four in-person workshops, designed around interactive case studies and peer discussion
  • One-to-one mentoring, helping you apply what you learn to your own business challenges
  • Peer networking, where you’ll share ideas and experiences with other SME leaders
  • Access to a local and national alumni network, with events featuring inspirational speakers and ongoing opportunities to connect.

What you'll gain from the Help to Grow: Management course

  • Enhance your leadership skills to effectively manage change, drive innovation, and lead teams.
  • Learn from experienced professionals, case studies, and real-world examples relevant to SMEs.
  • Gain practical strategies to reach new markets, boost revenue, and scale operations effectively.
  • Develop a tailored Growth Action Plan to address your business’s unique challenges and opportunities.
  • Access one-to-one mentoring with experienced business professionals from a variety of backgrounds.

Is your business eligible?

To join the Help to Grow: Management Course, your business must meet the following criteria:

  • Employ between 5 and 249 people
  • Have been actively trading for at least one year
  • Be based in the UK

Participants should:

  • Be part of the senior leadership team (e.g. owner, director, or senior manager)
  • Manage at least one direct report
  • Have a strong interest in developing leadership skills and growing the business - no formal qualifications are needed






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