The Help to Grow: Management Course is returning to Canterbury Christ Church University Business School this September, giving ambitious business owners and senior leaders a chance to upskill and drive growth.

This is not a one-size-fits-all workshop. It is a 12-week (starting 24 September, every Wednesday until 10 December 2025), hands-on, 90% funded programme designed specifically for small to medium-sized businesses (SME)s.

Live sessions delivered over 12 weeks (Online and in-person workshops) with support from nationally approved business mentors.

John Robinson, Consultancy Director at Down to Earth and Help to Grow: Management Course alumni said: “I would recommend this course to any local business looking to grow, whether you’re just starting out or already established. It’s a great opportunity to gain expert advice, connect with peers, and walk away with strategies that work in the Kent and Medway business environment.”

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Accredited by the Small Business Charter.
To apply, you must:
✅ Work or lead a UK registered organisation that employs between 5 and 249 employees.
✅Be a member of the senior leadership team or have direct reports.