Smart and Inclusive Leadership

The Smart and Inclusive Leadership (SAIL) project provides employees of SMEs with training opportunities to develop into future leaders, from basic skills and Level 1 bespoke learning, through to postgraduate accredited qualifications.
The Smart and Inclusive Leadership project is part-funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and supports employees of SMEs to access free bespoke training, career coaching and advice to up-skill in vocational and high-level technical skills.
Short courses
Project Management Fundamentals
Gain insights into project planning, risk management, and team collaboration with our short course. Adapt to market changes and enhance productivity. Perfect for those looking to propose and plan change projects within their organisations.
Marketing Masterclass Series
The NTU Marketing Masterclass series is a programme of practical marketing workshops designed for employees working for a Small or Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) within the D2N2 region. Join us for a transformative journey that will equip you with practical skills and strategies to take your marketing game to the next level.
Women in Leadership
On this course, you'll learn how to lead and manage high-performing teams, the importance of organisational culture and more. It's ideal for women looking to develop or pursue skills in leadership.
Sustainability and Inclusive Leadership
The Sustainability and Inclusive Leadership (SAIL) course explores the global climate crisis, the very real impact that this will have on the economic landscape, and how important it is for everyone to be more sustainable as they work towards COVID-19 recovery.
Ideal for your professional development, this course has been accredited by NTU, and participants will receive 10 credits towards a Level 4 (degree level) qualification.
You will develop an action plan , and upon being successful in your assessment, you will receive a full certificate issued by the Carbon Literacy Trust.
Want to enquire?
If you want to enquire about any of the above courses you can contact the teams directly on the details above, or email us at ESF@ntu.ac.uk.
Eligibility
This course is available to employees of SMEs that are based in the D2N2 area (Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, and Nottinghamshire). SMEs are defined as having:
- less than 250 employees
- an annual turnover under EUR 50 million or;
- an annual balance sheet less than EUR 43 million.
Although the course is open to all people working in eligible SMEs, we aim to support:
- employees aged 50+
- employees with disabilities
- Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) staff
- those who have previously missed out on traditional educational opportunities.
This project is part-funded by the European Social Fund (ESF).
Further support like this
Branch out in STEM
These fully funded courses are available in Digital Fundamentals and STEM Women in Leadership. Discover how you can expand your digital and leadership skills today.
Reskill & Recover
Driving productivity and innovation this project, part funded by the European Social Fund, will cover diverse recruitment and leadership, sector-specific sustainability training, and digital upskilling.
Priority Skills for D2N2 SMEs
Boost your skills in leadership, sustainability, marketing or change management at no cost to you. Browse through our available courses, including our highly popular Women in Leadership course.