Future Ready – 30 Min Zoom Info Session 11th Aug 12pm-12.30pm

Want to ask question before you commit? Join this 30 min Zoom Session at 12pm – 12.30pm on 11th August with the course facilitators Social Academy Scotland to get a sense of whether Future Ready will be the Opportunity for you!

Future Ready is a learning Opportunity with a difference. Designed for social enterprises and businesses who recognise the power of integrating social value into their proposition, this course will improve your business and earn you a personal SEA Developing Sustainability Accreditation credit rated by Glasgow Caledonian University. This heavily subsidised programme will only cost £150 for social enterprises to join or £1950 for private businesses.

Who is it for?

Leader or next gen leaders in the Social Enterprise or broader third sector.

Private business owners who are interested in the Social Enterprise model.

When and How

6 days in person

3 half days online

2026 Dates for Cohort 2

2nd & 3rd September: Module 1 – Days 1 & 2 In person (10am – 4pm)

17th September: Masterclass 1 Online (10:00-12:30 TBC)

8th October: Masterclass 2 Online (10:00–12:30)

11th & 12th November: Module 2 – Days 3 & 4 In person (10am-4pm)

25th November: Masterclass 3 Online (TBC)

2nd & 3rd December: Module 3 – Days 5 & 6 In Person (10am-4pm)

2027 Dates for Cohort 3

24 & 25 Feb: Module 1 – Days 1 & 2 In person

11th March: Masterclass 1 Online (10 – 12:30)

21st & 22nd April: Module 2 – Days 3 & 4 In person

27th May: Masterclass 2 Online (10 – 12:30)

23rd & 24th June: Module 3 – Days 5 & 6 In person

Topics Covered Include: 

Sustainability and why it matters – social purpose

Building from strengths – Business Model Canvas and growth mindset

Commercial sustainability – value proposition and revenue streams

Design Thinking – empathy mapping and prototyping

Looking ahead – resilience, motivation and action planning

You could also gain an optional accreditation at RQF level 6 at a cost of £150pp

This opportunity has been financed by the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, delivered by Social Academy Scotland and has been created by Social Enterprise NI. Read more here.