
Leading a business can feel lonely and overwhelming, especially if you haven’t had any formal business training. So if you’re looking to confidently step into the position of a business leader, you should consider using the Help to Grow management course.
What to expect
Designed and delivered by industry experts, it’s full of practical, actionable learning that will help you lead and deliver change in your business.
This almost fully-funded course is open to managers and business leaders. It is delivered by the University of Derby and designed to boost business performance, resilience and long-term growth.
By the end of the course, participants will develop a business growth plan to lead their organisation to achieve its full potential.
This course lasts 12 weeks and participants are encouraged to complete it alongside full-time work. It is 90% funded by the Government and the fee payable by participants is £750.
Course includes:
- 8 facilitated online sessions, delivered by a University of Derby academic with relevant private sector experience
- 4 face-to-face Case Study workshop sessions
- Peer group support – a chance to network with like-minded business leaders (there are 8×1 hour online peer groups in the same weeks as online learning modules)
- Mentoring – 10 hours of one-to-one mentoring with a business mentor
- Access to the Help to Grow Alumni Programme for post-programme support for you and your business
How to join
Interested in learning more?
Take a look at the Help to Grow: Management web page for more information and to register.
Please note: Places are limited to 30 and the last cohort was fully subscribed.
You can also see feedback from recent participants who have already completed the course.
This course is delivered by the University of Derby.

