Help to Grow: Management Course
Empowering Surrey's business leaders to scale with confidence.
What is Help to Grow: Management?
Surrey Business School is offering the Help to Grow: Management Course - a government-funded 12-week programme for ambitious SME leaders looking to grow their business, drive innovation, strengthen resilience, and build confidence in their leadership.
Designed for founders, owners, managing directors, and senior decision-makers, the programme combines expert-led learning, peer-to-peer insight, and one-to-one mentoring. Through the application of proven business frameworks to your own organisation, challenges, and opportunities, you’ll develop practical strategies and gain the confidence to make informed decisions and lead your team through growth and change. You’ll leave with a clearer vision, a tailored approach to your business priorities, and the skills to turn ideas into meaningful results.
The UK Government subsidises 90% of the cost – your contribution is just £750 per person.
Course details
Duration
12 weeks
Start date
7 October 2026
Breaks
Half-term and Christmas breaks included
The format is designed to fit around your business commitments, with sessions running on Wednesday afternoons, combining:
- Online expert-led sessions
- In-person practice-based workshops
- Peer group discussions
- One-to-one mentoring
- Independent learning activities.
Fees
Participant fee is £750 (the remaining 90% is government subsidised).
Bursaries available for eligible businesses. Please talk to our team to find out more.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for senior leaders and decision-makers in UK small and medium-sized enterprises, including business owners, founders, managing directors, and anyone with responsibility for leading others, this course is for those ready to drive growth, innovation, and transformation.
Whether your ambitions include entering new markets, improving operational efficiency, adopting digital technologies, or scaling your business, the programme provides knowledge, fresh perspectives, and strategic tools to help you succeed. Through expert guidance and peer learning, you’ll challenge your thinking, strengthen your decision-making, and build the confidence to lead your team and business through change with clarity and impact.
What you will explore
The programme will cover the following topics:
- Strategic leadership and decision-making
- Innovation and business growth
- Financial management and sustainability
- Digital transformation and technology adoption
- Marketing and customer engagement
- Building high-performing teams
- Operational efficiency and productivity
- Responsible and inclusive business practices.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Work in a UK-based SME employing 5–249 people
- Hold a senior leadership or decision-making role
- Have at least one direct report
- Be committed to active participation throughout.
Check full eligibility criteria.
