Professional Development Training at the University of Kent
We are excited to announce that registrations are now open for two new professional development training opportunities at the University of Kent: Help to Grow Management, and AI in Business.
Help to Grow Management
Help to Grow Management is a 12-week executive education course for senior SME leaders and decision-makers. It is funded by the Government, and has been successfully delivered by our triple-accredited Kent Business School in partnership with Small Business Charter since 2021.
This expertly designed course offers 50 hours of learning and will train you in all the essential components of good business management and leadership such as strategies for innovation and better marketing, sustainability, digital transformation, leadership skills, operations and finance. Aiming to optimise operations and profit growth, Help to Grow Management has the answers to help you unlock your business potential.
Delivery is flexible with online and in person sessions, complementing full-time work. Importantly, the course has a practical and hands-on approach, giving you the opportunity to discuss real case studies, benefit from peer discussions and enjoy dedicated mentoring support. As such, it is effectively tailored to your actual needs – and you get a mentor to guide you.
By the end of this course, you will develop a business growth action plan based on your business actuality and vision, and be encouraged to implement it straight away.
Course start: 6 November 2024
AI in Business
AI in Business explores the different ways AI technologies can be used in businesses. It addresses a crucial business concern – the challenges and potential of AI technology – and will help you understand how AI can be used to optimise, better market and grow your business from legal, regulatory and sector perspectives.
The course combines theory with practice and offers 15 hours of learning spread across four afternoons, complementing full-time work. It brings together computing, business, marketing and law, and includes facilitated peer learning.
By the end of it, you will improve your AI literacy, identify the potential of AI for your business and learn how to draft key AI legal documents. This course is ideal for SMEs and professionals from any industry. It is delivered by renowned University of Kent academics in partnership with Pinsent Masons.
Course start: 3 February 2025
Why choose the University of Kent
The University of Kent has a dedicated Professional Development Team that expertly designs, develops and delivers bespoke training across the different academic and research areas of the University including business management, artificial intelligence, cultural intelligence, finance, interdisciplinary child protection, social work and health care. Our partners include Small Business Charter, the NHS, Kent Policy and Kent County Council.
Kent Business School is in the top 1% of global institutions to have a ‘Triple Crown’ accreditation from leading business organisations European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
By choosing the University of Kent for your professional training, you get access to our extensive local and regional networks that will directly benefit your professional development and business growth. What is more, you will remain up to date on a range of bespoke training opportunities and be invited to exclusive alumni events. While many private providers offer relevant training, choosing the University of Kent for your upskilling ensures that you will get the best you deserve.
Whether your goal is to learn new skills, enrich your knowledge, advance your career or enhance your business potential, we can help you achieve it.
Register now to secure your place and unlock your potential.
