Fully Funded Training for South Tyneside Businesses

Free practical training that genuinely boosts skills.

Enterprise Made Simple have been commissioned by South Tyneside Council to deliver a range of free training courses for South Tyneside businesses. To be eligible, you must be over 19 years of age, and work or live in South Tyneside.

EMS offer a wide range of training courses to support you and your team with leadership, wellness, digital marketing and business planning and growth.

EMS courses provide you and your team with valuable skills and knowledge that can be immediately applied in the workplace. Improved leadership abilities, enhanced communication and problem-solving skills, and increased productivity are just a few benefits you can achieve through their training programs.

All training courses are fully funded and accredited or mapped to qualifications with industry-recognised bodies.

Training courses are delivered in-person and are interactive and engaging experiences.

Courses are suitable for individuals and businesses of all sizes. Training courses are designed with scalability in mind, so whether you’re a small business or an individual looking to upskill yourself, courses can empower you to achieve.

Upcoming courses in 2026 include:

Level 2 Leadership & Management Holiday Inn
Venue: Boldon Business Park
Dates: August 4, 11, 18, 25 & 26

Level 3 Counselling Holiday Inn
Venue: Boldon Business Park
Dates: August 4, 6, 11, 25 Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & Oct 6

Introduction to Self-Employment
Venue tbc
Dates: August 12 & 19

Introduction to Marketing
Venue tbc
Dates: September 2 & 9

Level 2 Counselling
Venue tbc
Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25 Oct 1 & 2

Level 2 Going for Growth
Venue tbc
Dates: September 15, 16, 22 & 23