Find the right skills and training

Develop your skills for business success

In today’s competitive, rapidly changing business landscape, having skilled, adaptable and resilient employees is essential.

As a small business owner, developing your skills and supporting your team’s learning is key to staying ahead of industry trends and best practices. But it’s not just about boosting your bottom line - it can also improve staff morale, confidence and retention rates, all of which contribute to greater productivity.

Flexible learning for you and your employees

Grow London Local works with skills providers that offer free and low-cost flexible learning. We help you find short courses and work-based learning opportunities that fit around the needs of your business - and won’t require years to complete.

Upgrade your knowledge from the comfort of your own home and learn new skills without putting your business on hold.

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Support for your business, every step of the way

Business and Professional

From starting a business to finance, management and customer service, build skills to help your business grow.

Creative industries

Turn creative ideas into opportunities with skills in art, design, fashion, music and photography.

Digital and Tech

Build skills in AI, cyber security, data analytics and IT to keep your business ahead.

Essential Skills

Strengthen the core skills your team needs, from communication and numeracy to languages and confidence.

Health and Wellbeing

Develop skills across health, counselling, sport, fitness and applied sciences for healthier teams and communities.

Hospitality and culinary

From front of house to food safety, catering and professional chef skills, find everything you need for hospitality.

Marketing and Media

Grow your brand with skills in social media, content creation, websites, film and visual effects.

Trades

Develop practical skills across construction, engineering, plumbing, electrics and green energy.

Work-based Learning

Find new talent and develop your team through apprenticeships and industry placements.

Discover Skills Bootcamps for small business founders

Backed by the Mayor of London and the UK Government, Skills Bootcamps help small businesses strengthen their teams, fill competency gaps and stay competitive through flexible, industry-focused training

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Talk to us

Not sure where to start? Our Business Support Managers can help assess your business needs. From marketing and accounting to sales and finance, they can direct you to the right support. Book a free consultation.

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You can take our free Business Success Check to get personalised recommendations based on your business needs, including support for upskilling yourself or your employees.