Essential Training to Grow Your Small Business

You can now get the same leadership, management and customer service training as the world’s most successful companies – funded via the government apprenticeship levy.

Use the apprenticeship levy to train your team and gain globally recognised qualifications, quickly and effectively. See productivity improvements of around 73%, and additional growth of up to £310,000 each for those who achieve Chartered Manager status.*

A Chartered Management Institute strategic partner, KnowledgeBrief’s approach offers maximum flexibility and minimum disruption using online learning alongside training days, increasing productivity while improving motivation. Courses are focused on applying the learning to meet company goals, with monthly measurable benefits. Develop your people and build the skills to grow your business faster. Government funding is available for 95% of the cost, using the Apprenticeship Levy, making access to exceptional training available to all. The average price of a KnowledgeBrief SME programme funded this way is £10.50 per learner per month.

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Essential Training to Grow Your Small Business

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How can SMEs increase their management and leadership capabilities?

Small and medium size businesses (SMEs) are the backbone of the economy, with 5.9 million UK private sector businesses contributing an estimated £2.2 trillion to GDP in 20191. Despite a 3.5% growth in the business population between 2018 and 2019, business confidence reports remain conflicting. A quick Google search for ‘2020 SME business confidence’ resulted in these two articles sitting next to each other – quite a juxtaposition.

James Askew

Mon 03 Feb

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The Art of Listening – Finding the Balance between Support and Challenge in Coaching

Coaching involves a real and important tension. It’s not just about making clients comfortable, nor is it about pushing them into discomfort. It’s about creating a space where growth happens often at the edge of support and challenge. The truth many new coaches miss is this: striking that balance depends on your ability to truly and deeply listen.

Abz Salloum

Fri 16 May

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The importance of theory in coaching: A lifelong journey, not just a skill

This question is understandable. Coaching is not just about acquiring a set of tools, it’s about developing a way of thinking, being, and relating to others. While practical application is essential, understanding the theoretical foundations of coaching is what sets truly transformational coaches apart.

Abz Salloum

Thu 20 Feb

How we can help

Creating a Happier and Healthier Workforce

Sustain a positive and psychologically healthy workforce

Better Management Training, Better Results

Our professional development courses are available to individuals or teams. Funded via the apprenticeship levy, the UK’s government apprenticeship scheme.

Essential Training to Grow Your Small Business

You can now get the same leadership, management and customer service training as the world’s most successful companies – funded via the government apprenticeship levy.

Maximise your Apprenticeship Levy

The Apprenticeship Levy, now in its third year, can on the face of it appear complex and inflexible and is often overlooked as a solution to recurring HR and L&D challenges. The good news is, the Levy doesn’t have to be disruptive at all.

Testimonials

Trusted by over 300 organisations

2000+ people are already learning with KnowledgeBrief

"We’ve just gone through annual reviews and if I look at ratings from last year to this year, we have more excellent performers in our leadership team."

Coventry and Warwickshire Mind

"As the line manager of a senior team member enrolled in the Senior Leader apprenticeship, I've witnessed firsthand how the functions, skills, study elements, and learning have enhanced the knowledge of the individual. "

ManpowerGroup

"KnowledgeBrief are best in class for their Leadership and Management training, highly professional and extremely knowledgeable coaches"

Wiltshire Council

"My Apprenticeship through Wiltshire Council with KnowledgeBrief has enabled me to have a wider understanding of management principles. The guidance given was invaluable to enable me to obtain my chartered management qualification with Distinction."

Wiltshire Council

"Throughout the course, I was guided and supported by skilled Personal Learning Advisors and attended informative workshops. By gaining my CMI qualification in leadership & management, I have been able to advance my career to the next level in management."

AVIS Budget Group

"They are incredibly easy to work with and focus entirely on what’s required for success in your organisation and for your employees."

CLIC Sargent

"I would recommend KnowledgeBrief to any organisation looking for impactful leadership and management training. "

AVIS Budget Group

"In every aspect of our relationship with KnowledgeBrief, from sales to accounts and the Professional Learning Advisors, we encounter passionate and engaged people."

Tata Chemicals Europe

"The benefits the programme brings to you in your role, and throughout the organisation are incredibly valuable. I would recommend the Level 5 to anyone in a management or leadership position."

Flogas

"It doesn’t matter what stage you are at in your Leadership or Management career, a Level 3 or 5 course will make you a better leader."

Equip your employees with the skills to increase results

If you would like to discuss how we can create your Leadership and Management Training Programmes, please get in touch