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Kick start your organisation’s professional development this Autumn with Nottingham Business School’s Microcredentials:

Sep 4th 2026
Kick start your organisation’s professional development this Autumn with Nottingham Business School’s Microcredentials:

At Nottingham Business School our portfolio of on-line or on campus microcredentials provide a flexible framework of learning and development to support you and your organisation’s professional development needs.  Each course carries level 7 credits which can be stacked towards our Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Management Practice.  Why not sign up for one of our upcoming on campus courses or register for one of our on-line courses which you can start on demand.

Women as Transformational Leaders: Last chance to book!!

Addressing the dual need to develop the female leadership pipeline and develop purpose-driven leaders, this course prepares female leaders to be successful agents of change and transformational, purpose-driven leaders.

Starting on 15th September 2026, this 3-day short course is designed for female leaders in organisations across sectors with at least 3 years of leadership experience who want to develop their capability to be a purpose driven leader and agent of change. Masterclasses, workshops, activities, you will develop leadership competencies critical for success such as leadership identity and self-awareness; an understanding of strategic leadership during transformation and change; confidence and capability as a transformational leader; and the ability to engage people with your vision and strategy.

Coaching and Mentoring for Leaders and Managers

Unlike large corporations, SMEs thrive on agility, trust, and close-knit teams. Coaching and mentoring are powerful ways to strengthen these foundations. They help leaders move beyond task delegation to truly empower their people, encouraging ownership, innovation, and resilience. By investing in these skills, SME leaders can:

  • Improve team performance and engagement
  • Build stronger relationships across the business
  • Develop future leaders from within
  • Create a supportive, high-trust culture

Why not join us starting on the 9th November 2026, where we will offer a hands-on, practical approach. You’ll leave with the confidence to coach and mentor your team for improved performance, engagement, and long-term growth.

Leading AI Driven Business Transformation (10 level 7 credits).

Our Leading AI driven Business Transformation microcredential helps you to use AI to achieve measurable business transformation, reclaim time in the process, without needing to code or build models. You’ll not just to adapt to the future, but to shape it.

Starting on the 14th December 2026 across three intensive days, you’ll cut through the noise around AI and Generative AI, learn what works in real organisations, and see practical examples of how leaders use AI to do more in less time. You’ll explore real SME case studies, identify high-impact opportunities, and take a hands-on approach to implementation through simple agent building, workflow automation, and rapid experimentation methods such as A/B testing.

To receive a 5% discount on 1 place and a 10% discount on 2+ places on these courses e-mail [email protected] by 20th September 2026, quoting MBN926.

Want to chat to us about how our executive education offer can help your business?  Visit our stand at the Midlands Business Network Expo, Solihull on the 25th September 2026 or e-mail [email protected]

 

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