The Robert Gordon University (RGU) in partnership with the European Social Fund has established Business Skills for Growth to provide free business skills training to small and medium enterprises in the Aberdeen City and Shire area.

The initiative draws on the expertise of RGU as a leading provider of business education.  Recently named the best modern university in the UK (The Times Good University Guide 2009) RGU also has a wealth of experience in providing practical business training.  

Business Skills for Growth is supported by:

• The Federation of Small Businesses
• Enterprise North East Trust
• Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce
• Learndirect Scotland for Business
• Aberdeen City Council

Following in-depth consultation with local businesses the courses have been specifically tailored to the needs of small businesses in the North-East of Scotland.