Help to Grow: Management Course
Scale your SME with Salford’s expert‑led, 12‑week Help to Grow: Management Course
Government‑backed · 90% funded · Designed and delivered by the Centre for Sustainable Innovation
Strengthen your leadership, unlock new revenue opportunities, and build a long‑term growth strategy. The Help to Grow: Management course at the Centre for Sustainable Innovation, University of Salford is a 12‑week, government‑backed programme designed for SME leaders who want to scale confidently and sustainably.
Next cohort: 15 September 2026
The next 12-week course starts on 15 September. Specialist rates on offer for alumni, community interest groups and more.
Delivered by innovation and sustainability experts from the Centre for Sustainable Innovation — giving SMEs a future‑focused competitive edge.
Facilitators who truly care — delegates consistently praise their energy, expertise and personalised support.
Government‑backed and nationally accredited through the Small Business Charter.
Flexible for busy SME leaders with 75% online delivery and 25% in‑person workshops.
A network of ambitious North West leaders – join a growing community of founders, directors and senior managers shaping the future of business in the region.
- Stronger strategic decision‑making
- A personalised Growth Action Plan tailored to your business
- Fresh perspectives by stepping back from daily operations
- New ideas and tools for innovation, financial management and digital transformation
- A powerful peer community for shared learning and future collaborations
high‑impact, carefully designed learning journey:
- Seven online sessions (two hours each)
- Five in‑person workshops
- 1:1 personalised mentoring
- Peer group calls
- Alumni events and networking opportunities
The government funds 90% of the course, so SME leaders pay only £750. Full details of the course available on the Small Business Charter website.
You’ll:
- Work for a UK‑based SME
- Have five–249 employees
- Be part of the senior leadership team with management responsibility
- Have operated for over one year
Not sure if you qualify? Get in touch with us at sustainable-innovation@salford.ac.uk
This course is ideal for:
- Business owners
- Directors and senior managers
- Operational leads
- Growth‑focused SME leaders
Whether you’re planning to scale, stabilise, or transform, this programme gives you the structure and support to do it confidently.
Talk to us to find out about specialist rates on offer for alumni, community interest groups and more.
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Matt Luetchford
Business Development Associate
M.J.Luetchford@salford.ac.uk