Female Leadership Programme for Ards and North Down

This programme offers the opportunity for women business owners or employees to boost business skills and gain a management qualification

The Female Leadership Programme, delivered by South Eastern Regional College (SERC) and fully funded by Ards and North Down Borough Council, offers women business owners or employees in the local area the opportunity to boost their business skills and gain a highly regarded management qualification.

Course details

The Female Leadership Programme will be delivered by SERC commencing with five masterclasses. The first of which will be face-to-face, running from Monday 11 November 2024 to the end of March 2025, alongside the two levels of the programme.

Level 5 Programme

The Level 5 Programme will start on Wednesday 8 January 2025 for six weeks and includes five hours of one-to-one mentoring (face-to-face or online) to address business and individual needs and challenges. There will be networking opportunities at the masterclasses, and support to achieve a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) qualification at Level 5.

Level 7 Programme

The Level 7 Programme will start online on Tuesday 7 January 2025 and will run for 12 weeks. It includes 9.5 hours of one-to-one mentoring (face-to-face or online) to address business and individual needs and challenges. There will be networking opportunities at the masterclasses, and support to achieve a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) qualification at Level 7.

Eligibility

• Participants must be resident or working in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area.
• The programme is open to female business owners of small or micro-enterprises, employees, or individuals.

How to apply

To apply or register your interest in this programme, contact SERC by emailing fglass@serc.ac.uk or Tel 075 0070 3495.

Find out more about the Female Leadership Programme.

First published 19 October 2023