The Institute

Training & Skills

The Training division of the Small Business Institute delivers skills training by expert small businesses, academics and practitioners, all the way from one off webinars, through structured training programmes, one to one mentoring and even as part of a degree qualification.

Training Courses

  • High impact one-off training sessions
  • Structured programmes with flexible learning routes
  • One to one mentoring with expert small business mentors, including relevant lived experience for marginalised groups
  • High profile lecture series
  • Internal training for organisations wanting to upskill their staff on small business insights

Partner Organisations

The Small Business Institute is delighted to partner with organisations on small business training, including:


Topics Covered

Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity International Trade Scaling Up Leadership Loans & Grants Pitch Preparation Financial Planning Supply Chain Management
Full training catalogue coming soon
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Training in Action

Our events bring practitioners, academics and small business owners together – creating a space for knowledge-sharing, peer learning and building the connections that help businesses grow.

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