£2,000 grants for the development of the South of England's managers.
A South of England funding initiative for small or growing employers to help develop their managers into high performing team leaders.
The initiative provides a significant contribution towards a choice of two programmes of learning, both designed take existing managers and increase the skills of team leadership and commercial acumen.
Eligibility
Delegates should be in, or about to go into, a management position where they can add greater value through improved leadership and commercial skills.
- Employers can be in the private, public or not-for-profit sectors.
- The organisation must not have more than 50 employees in the UK.
- The organisation must be operating from one of the UK regions listed below.
- No more than five individuals from any one organisation can apply.
Eligible regions:
- South East of England
- South West of England
See below for a full list of eligible counties.
The programmes
The Professional Certificate of Learning in Senior Management and Leadership at National Level 4
This CPD programme is for managers who have to consider their role in the context of the wider organisation, lead through junior managers, or both.
Managers attend a tailored mix of courses which provide a considered basis for success in roles which have impact on staff as well as external relationships such as customers or suppliers.
The flexible course mix allows you to develop a group of managers to the right standard yet also offer each individual exactly the right development.
| Level | National Level 4 |
| Courses included | Coaching Skills for Managers, Managing Change and Innovation |
| Additional courses (choice of two) |
Finance for Non-Financial Professionals, Introduction to Project Management, Negotiation Skills and Techniques, Process, Questions, Objections and Value |
| CPD points | 21.00 |
| Price per individual | £2,596 |
| Grant | £2,000 |
| Contribution | £596 |
The Advanced Certificate of Learning in Senior Management and Leadership at National Level 4
This CPD programme is for managers who operate in a senior capacity in both their functional teams and a management team.
It provides both the interpersonal leadership skills that are needed at this level as well as essential commercial management expertise so decision making reflects the needs of the wider organisation.
It ensures that leaders are aware of the impact that they and their subordinates can have on the results of the organisation as a whole and have the skills to make the moves and changes that are needed to effect change.
| Level | National Level 4 |
| Courses included | Coaching Skills for Managers, Managing Change and Innovation, Finance for Non-Financial Professionals, Introduction to Project Management, Negotiation Skills and Techniques, Process, Questions, Objections and Value |
| CPD points | 31.50 |
| Price per individual | £3,245 |
| Grant | £2,000 |
| Contribution | £1,245 |
How to Apply and Start Training
Funding and registration can all be done over the phone – 0800 619 1230 – and there is no need to pay in full and reclaim – you just need to pay your contribution. Contributions can be paid by bank transfer or credit card.
Contributions fall due strictly at point of enrolment.
The deadline for applications is 5.00pm Thursday, 21 August 2025 unless the total fund is allocated in advance.
Join the Leadership Development Initiative
- Consider who you would like to join the programme.
- Call 0800 619 1230 to arrange your grants. We’ll need some basic organisational information and only your contribution is payable.
- We set up your online account and you’re ready to start booking the course dates that suit you immediately.
What managers will be able to do differently
Managers are often promoted into their roles because they are technically capable and show some potential to run a team.
Without proper development, however, this potential is often left untapped and managers struggle to balance the requirements of improving team performance, dealing with commercial environments and considering how their roles fit as part of a wider management or strategic leadership team.
The Level 4 Certificates of Learning in Management and Leadership offer two depths of learning at the same level to support the growth of managers so they can develop into great leaders who can generate real and immediate improvements in performance.
Full list of eligible UK regions
England
- South East (UKJ):
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- Berkshire
- Buckinghamshire
- East Sussex
- Hampshire
- Isle of Wight
- Kent
- Oxfordshire
- Surrey
- West Sussex
- South West (UKK):
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- Cornwall
- Devon
- Dorset
- Gloucestershire
- Somerset
- Wiltshire
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