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New funded training opportunity for local businesses

Hertfordshire Chamber member Estu launches government-programme for net zero skills training.

Simon Littlewood, Estu CEO

Leadership and development specialist Estu are helping businesses to participate in the government’s drive toward

achieving Net Zero. They have listened to the market and worked with leading academics, government and industry practitioners to design a programme that covers the key areas needed to support a drive to a green economy.

Feedback was clear that managers need clarity regarding the impact on markets, legislation, operations, finance and people. It needed to be practical and not just theory. The response to the programme has been very favourable and people are applying what they have learned within their organisations from day one. The strength of the programme is the combination of effective executive education and the network learners build with others driving sustainable activities. Energy levels are always high as people share their experiences around a common purpose.

Hertfordshire small businesses can now access up to £13,300 worth of government funding to cover the training cost of managers leading sustainability activities for

their organisations. They benefit from the immediate impact of applied learning activities and learners achieve Chartered Professional (CMgr) qualification from the Chartered Management Institute. Eligibility is subject to a short application process (see link below) and the programme is open to individuals with over three years management experience from micro (less than 5 employees), small or large businesses. The course content is delivered by academics from University of Cambridge, UCL School of Management and UEA Business School. Industry practitioners providing insights include executives from Google X: Moonshot Factory, NHS, Brompton Bicycle and the Social Value Portal. Teaching workshops are undertaken one day per month at the University of Cambridge with supporting learning delivered digitally: live online and on-demand.