Our Programmes and courses

CMBD is a major provider of fully funded or part-supported business support initiatives and programmes provided via Growth Hubs in the Midlands. These include the South Yorkshire Skills Hub the Business Lincolnshire Manufacturing Transformation Programme and the national Peer Networks Programme.

CMBD provide a wide range of programmes for 'The Management Professionals of the Future'. The journey starts with Team Leader Level 2 and provides progression up to the strategic Level 7 courses. Programmes are available with optional CMI qualifications as well as distance learning versions.

CMBD provide in-house and bespoke courses covering a range of business and management skills. The topics range from Project Management to HR and Recruitment skills and are delivered by experienced and professional tutors. We can also combine topics to suit your objectives on a bespoke basis.

Managers and leaders have to deal with people! These courses equip the delegates with the skills, knowledge and understanding to get the best out of both individuals and teams. Anyone can lead! You just need to understand your own personal style and how to use it effectively!

This section is for sales and marketing professionals wishing develop their skills in this area well as for those who lead and manage sales teams. Courses range from the basic principles of sales and customer development up to sophisticated Key Account Management principles and techniques.

Good managers and leaders are in control and pro-active rather than reactive. We all get the unexpected to deal with from time to time but do you fight fires too often! Raise your game with powerful training designed to improve your skills in key areas such as time management and presentation skills.

The CMBD Business Improvement programmes and courses are an ideal way to improve profitability and efficiency at all levels. The classroom based course is ideal for introducing the basic concepts and tools whereas the various programmes use practical hands-on projects in the workplace to achieve results.

Often an area outside of the 'comfort zone', an understanding of finance and accounting principles is essential for middle and senior managers with advancement in mind. Being able to interpret management accounts, balance sheets and the P & L account are essential skills for leaders.