The Centre for SME & Enterprise Development at UCLan delivers the Help to Grow: Management Course. UCLan are pleased to announce that they have secured two more cohorts of this government-funded programme.
Programme Overview
The next available cohort starts with a face-to-face session on Friday 26 September 2025 at UCLan’s Preston campus. The programme runs over 12 weeks and includes:
• 12 expert-led modules - 5 face-to-face and 7 online via Microsoft Teams (1 taught session per week).
• 9 peer-to-peer group coaching calls to help you apply your learning practically
• 10 hours of 1-2-1 mentoring
• Access to recorded sessions, slides, and additional resources (face-to-face sessions are not recorded, but catch-up materials are provided)
It’s designed to work flexibly around busy business leaders, with most sessions delivered online.
Topics Covered
• Strategy & Innovation
• Leading for High Performance
• Growing National & International Markets
• Financial Management
• Building Brand and Customer Value
• Digital Adoption
• Responsible Business Practices
• Team Engagement
Who is the programme for?
• Leaders or senior managers in UK-based SMEs with 5–249 employees
• Those looking to scale their business, improve leadership skills, and drive team performance
Special Bursary Offer - Thanks to a limited bursary opportunity for businesses with 10 or more staff:
• Register one staff member for the September 2025 cohort at a discounted rate of £750 (90% government funded, normally £7,500)
• Receive a second free place for a colleague on the January 2026 cohort
Spaces are limited, so early registration is advised. Businesses with 5-10 staff qualify for one place only.
Programme Dates & Registration
September 2025 Programme
Venue: Preston Campus & Online
Dates: 26 Sept – 16 Dec 2025
🔗 Register Here
January 2026 Programme
Venue: Preston Campus & Online
Dates: 9 Jan – 31 Mar 2026
🔗 Register Here
Why Help to Grow?
Delivered by entrepreneurs and business school experts, the programme provides space to reflect, refine strategies, develop growth plans, and build leadership confidence. Over 10,000 leaders and managers across the UK have already graduated and joined the Help to Grow alumni network.
