Across developing economies, small and medium enterprises are the real engine behind resource efficiency and job creation – they absorb productive capacity at every level of the economy and spread across a far wider geographic base than large corporations ever could. Turning a small idea into a stable, well-run business, however, takes more than ambition: it takes real planning, financial judgement and strategic thinking.

This Training Course in Small Enterprise Growth and Management, delivered by the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy, walks participants through exactly those skills, so their projects can contribute to the wider economic and social development these enterprises are known for.

Who Should Attend?

• Project and program managers.
• Members and teams of project management offices.
• New entrepreneurs entering the small business space.
• Small business officials and project supervisors.
• Anyone with a professional interest in the field.

Knowledge and Benefits:

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

• Identify, test and evaluate available investment opportunities before committing resources.
• Apply modern tools and methods for managing a small enterprise day to day.
• Assess the economic viability of small enterprises using real case studies.
• Solve problems and make decisions with more confidence and structure.
• Supervise project teams effectively and activate their execution capacity.

• Module 1: Foundations and Strategic Thinking for Small Enterprises
  • Introduction to small business administration and its management methodology.
  • Strategic thinking as the starting point for any small enterprise.
  • Practical steps for creating a small project from the ground up.
• Module 2: Planning, Scheduling and Team Leadership
  • Defining project scope and activity before execution begins.
  • Planning, estimating and scheduling techniques for small projects.
  • Managing and directing the project team.
• Module 3: Feasibility Studies and Financial Management
  • Economic feasibility studies for small and medium enterprises.
  • Marketing feasibility studies for small projects.
  • Managing the financial system within a small or medium enterprise.
• Module 4: Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Toolkit
  • Understanding the concept of a problem and the repetitive theory behind it.
  • Scientific steps for solving problems systematically.
  • The Six Thinking Hats method and its practical uses in decision-making.
• Module 5: Course Delivery, Venues and Certification
  • Courses are held across Egypt, Jordan, Malaysia, Turkey, England, France, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Denmark, Australia and the United States, at times that suit your schedule.
  • Delivery formats include group training at academy-affiliated centres, individual training, field and practical training, and theoretical training in dedicated halls.
  • Participants receive a certified certificate from the Arab British Fellowship Training Academy, and the course can be tailored to your preferred time, place and VIP requirements – contact the Academy's team for details.