OPEN PROGRAMMES:
Which one is right for you?
Level 1 - Starting Up, Starting OutThis course is designed to support the significant development of idea/launch stage businesses in three ways:
By the end of the programme, you will have the confidence to build, test and launch a viable business venture. The course content, your community of like-minded founders and our experts will empower you to think like a business owner and act on your ability to execute. |
Level 2 - Build, Hustle, GrowThis course is designed to support growth and scale of businesses in three ways:
By the end of the programme you will be confident in the growth and scale of your business. You will have a clear outlook on your direction and defined steps of how to sustain your growth. You will have the knowledge to take your business to the next level and will be implementing this knowledge to support your expansion. |
We provide free expert training and support to Black entrepreneurs in the UK. In 2022 we are prioritising Black women in London and Glasgow.
PROGRAMME:
Level 1 - Starting Up, Starting Out
Target: Early stage businesses
The workshops in this programme are designed for people who are at the idea stage and want to launch their business. Each session will empower you to access knowledge, tools, skills and resources that are tailored to your business goals and aspirations. All sessions recordings will be made available to the cohort. You will also access
When: September 2022 Duration: 6 weeks Time commitment: Wednesday 6pm - 8pm / plus two Saturday sessions. This programme is worth the value of £1200. Thanks to our funders it is being provided for free to you. Successful applicants will have access to fantastic guest speakers, trainers, professional mentors and alumni network. Deadline to apply: 7 August |
PROGRAMME:
Level 2 - Build, Hustle, Grow
Target: Growing businesses The workshops in this programme are designed for people who have launched their business and want to take it to the next level. We will support you to build, innovate and grow your businesses. These sessions will be accessible in their design, recordings will be made available to the cohort to ensure their continued learning. You will also access
When: September 2022 Duration: 8 weeks Time commitment: Thursdays 6pm - 8pm / plus two Saturday sessions. This programme is worth the value of £2000. Thanks to our funders it is being provided for free to you. Successful applicants will have access to fantastic guest speakers, trainers, professional mentors and an alumni network. Deadline to apply: 7 August |
All our programmes are accessible in their design, recordings will be made available to you to ensure you're able to continue learning.
BENEFITS:
Why join this programme?
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MEET YOUR SKILLS DEVELOPERS:
Who are the experts?
Dr Dyneshia JohnsonDyneshia has spent the past 15 years committed to knowledge exchange from academia to industry. This commitment is driven by her doctoral and current research interests in entrepreneurship, leadership, healthcare systems and equality, diversity and inclusion. These areas of expertise have seen her lead and design programmes and develop content for undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education.
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Letitia SeglahLetitia is an ex-investment banking professional with 15 years of experience in the city. She has since gone on to start and exit several businesses, consulted 300+ startups & SMEs, and has worked for the Executive Agency for Small and Medium Enterprises (European Commission). Through practical and accessible workshops, Letitia helps founders to gain financial confidence and strategic know-how to build, grow, and scale successful businesses.
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OUR METHODOLOGY:
Working with our Experts
Both programme tracks are underpinned by training and development methods mapped to our tried and tested methodology, ASAP.
In each session our expert Skills Developers will ensure you are building the right knowledge to achieve your set goals.
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