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Career Development Support

Why Us?

At Skills Gateway, we provide practical professional support that will equip you to make immediate positive impact in your career or business. Your success is directly dependent on the information available to you, to negate the fast changing professional environment of today.


Our programmes won't just provide you with an up to date knowledge and skills on the subject, but will also provide you with a toolkit of essential resources and a network of available support for you to take away.


All of our experts have many years of real-life experience in their field, in addition to well researched knowledge of the subject that they support you in.  


We provide support in five critical areas:

  1. Career Discovery
  2. New Entrepreneur Success Essentials
  3. Fast Tracked Business Growth Essentials
  4. Agile Project Management Essentials for Small & Medium Enterprises (SME)
  5. Equity Crowdfunding Made Easy


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360 Evaluation for Career Discovery: Fees - £0

Course Overview:

This interactive course helps you explore who you are from every angle — your interests, skills, values, personality, and natural talents. Through fun activities, guided reflections, and practical tools, you’ll build a clear picture of your unique strengths and how they connect to exciting career options. Because your career is more than just a job — it’s your journey, your purpose, your future. And the sooner you discover what makes you you, the sooner you can start building the life you want.

Target Audience:

Young school leavers (16–21) who are:

  • Unsure about what career path to take
  • Curious to learn more about themselves
  • Looking for guidance to make confident choices for their future

What You'll Learn:

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • A deeper understanding of your strengths, passions, and values
  • Insight into career paths that match your personality and talents
  • Confidence in making decisions about your next steps
  • A personal Career Discovery Profile you can use for college, work, or apprenticeships etc
  • Motivation and clarity to set goals for your future

Course Duration & Format:

  • 2 hours Interactive workshop (online)
  • Self-discovery exercises & quizzes
  • Group discussions with peers
  • Practical tools to map out career options
  • 100% FREE to join

Assessment & Certification:

  • Participants will develop and present a simplified career plan

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New Entrepreneur Success Essentials: Fees - £199

Course Overview:

This course is designed for aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs who want to build a solid foundation for launching and growing a successful business. Covering essential principles, mindset, and practical tools, it empowers participants to turn ideas into actionable plans, avoid common pitfalls, and gain the confidence to navigate the entrepreneurial journey.

Target Audience:

  • First-time entrepreneurs
  • Side hustlers looking to go full-time
  • Early-stage startup founders

What You'll Learn:

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Understand the entrepreneurial mindset and success habits
  • Validate and refine their business idea
  • Develop a simple business plan and value proposition
  • Understand basic business finances and budgeting
  • Learn key marketing and customer acquisition strategies
  • Gain confidence in pitching and presenting their idea

Course Duration & Format:

  • 2 days (in-person or virtual, cohort-based)
  • Worksheets and templates
  • Q&A / group activities

Assessment & Certification:

  • Participants will develop and present a simplified startup plan and pitch to receive feedback from peers or mentors
  • Certificate of Completion

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Fast Tracked Business Growth Essentials: Fees - £299

Course Overview:
The Fast-Tracked Business Growth Essentials course is an intensive, high-impact program designed to equip entrepreneurs, small business owners, and emerging leaders with the critical tools and strategies needed to accelerate business growth. By focusing on proven frameworks and actionable insights, this course compresses months of learning into a fast-paced, practical experience.

Target Audience:

  • Startup founders and entrepreneurs
  • Small and medium-sized business (SMB) owners
  • Solopreneurs ready to scale
  • Business development managers and growth strategists
  • Anyone seeking to fast-track their business performance

What You'll Learn:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify key growth levers for their specific business model
  • Optimise operations for scalability and efficiency
  • Craft and execute a winning marketing and sales strategy
  • Understand financial fundamentals for sustainable growth
  • Leverage digital tools and automation to accelerate progress
  • Build a high-performing team and organisational culture

Course Duration & Format:

  • 1 days (in-person or virtual)
  • Includes downloadable resources and optional 1:1 coaching
  • Interactive workshops and real-world case studies
  • Templates, checklists, and toolkits for immediate application
  • Expert guest speakers or mentor sessions (optional)

Assessment & Certification:

  • A personalised business growth roadmap and the confidence to execute fast, smart, and sustainable growth strategies.
  • Certificate of completion

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Agile Project Management Essentials for Small & Medium Enterprises (SME): Fees - £199

Course Overview:

This course provides a practical introduction to Agile Project Management tailored specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Participants will gain a foundational understanding of Agile principles, practices, and tools, enabling them to deliver projects with greater flexibility, efficiency, and customer focus.

Target Audience:

  • SME owners and managers
  • Project managers and team leads
  • Business analysts and product owners
  • Professionals seeking to adopt Agile in a smaller business context

What You'll Learn:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand core Agile values and principles
  • Identify the benefits and challenges of using Agile in SMEs
  • Apply key Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban)
  • Define and manage product backlogs, user stories, and iterations
  • Facilitate Agile roles and ceremonies effectively
  • Use tools and techniques to support Agile project delivery
  • Adapt Agile methods to fit the size, culture, and goals of an SME

Course Duration & Format:

  • 1 days (in-person or virtual)
  • Interactive lectures
  • Group discussions
  • Case study analysis

Assessment & Certification:

  • Quizzes, practical exercises, and a final project
  • Certificate of Completion

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Equity Crowdfunding Made Easy: Fees - £99

Course Overview:

This practical course demystifies the process of raising capital through equity crowdfunding. Whether you're a startup founder, small business owner, or aspiring entrepreneur, you'll learn how to successfully plan, launch, and manage a compliant equity crowdfunding campaign. Gain insider knowledge on choosing platforms, crafting compelling pitches, building investor trust, and navigating legal requirements.

What You'll Learn:

  • The fundamentals of equity crowdfunding and how it differs from other funding types
  • Legal frameworks and compliance essentials (e.g., Regulation CF, Regulation A+)
  • How to select the right crowdfunding platform for your business
  • Creating an irresistible pitch and video that converts
  • Strategies for building pre-launch momentum and community support
  • Tactics to sustain interest and meet your fundraising goals
  • Post-campaign investor relations and next steps for growth

Target Audience:

  • Early-stage entrepreneurs and startups
  • Small business owners seeking alternative funding
  • Founders preparing for their first capital raise
  • Anyone curious about modern fundraising methods

Course Duration & Format:

  • Video modules with real-world case studies
  • Downloadable templates and pitch checklists
  • Interactive quizzes and action plans
  • 1 days (in-person or virtual, cohort-based)

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Online Short-Courses

Our Offer

In partnership universities or specialist training providers, we offer an array of online study options – from short courses to postgraduate degrees – which enable people to develop their professional skills or enrich their lives. 

Entrepreneur Skills Course

Entrepreneur skills online course at skills gateway

Want to learn how to start your own business? Or bring new ideas and energy to your current organisation? Develop key entrepreneurial skills with short online entrepreneurship courses from top universities and business schools.

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Strategic Leadership

Strategic leadership course at skills gateway

Build the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in a leadership role with this ExpertTrack from Coventry University.

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SEO, Google Ads & Cold Email Training

SEO online course at skills gateway

As more and more of our lives shift online, good search engine optimisation (SEO) is increasingly central to success in the modern business landscape. That’s why the SEO industry is booming. This course will teach you all you need to know to be able to tap into the SEO industry boom.

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Project Management Course

Online project management course

You’ll be able to learn how to deliver strategic change and transformation through the management of projects in organisations.

You’ll also be able to develop your understanding of the stages, tools and techniques required for project initiation, planning, execution, control and closure.

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Understanding Anxiety, Depression and CBT

online course to help you understand anxiety and CBT

Anxiety and depression are terms discussed widely, in different media and amongst family and friends. But what do those labels actually mean?

On this five-week course from the University of Reading, you will explore what it means to have anxiety or depression and how they are identified. The course will also demonstrate the leading evidence-based treatment–Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.

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IT & Computer Science Courses

IT & Computer Science Courses

online IT and computer course

From learning to code and exploring programming to understanding cyber security, take online IT and coding courses to explore tech trends like data science and digital marketing. Join beginner to advanced level courses led by leading tech experts.


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Finance Data Analysis

IT & Computer Science Courses

online financial data analysis course

How can financial data be used to help a company and its employees to make sound decisions that will supercharge the business?

This ExpertTrack will show you how firms can create value through expert investment decisions and financial strategies.

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Upskillist Courses

Upskillist Courses

Online courses in partnership with Upskillist

Sudden urge to change career, start a business, or pick up a new skill? Well, you’re in luck. Whatever the goal - take your next step with Upskillist.


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British Council Online English Courses

Learn English online with British Council teacher

Learn English online with British Council teacher

Learn English online with British Council teacher

Learn English online with British Council teacher

Learn English online with British Council teacher

Learn with the world’s English experts, Live online private 1-1 or group classes. Classes available 24/7.

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