Professional Development training

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

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

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

We provide training on four critical areas of business:

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

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

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.

• 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

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

• 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)