Lead With Confidence. Grow With Purpose. Build Something That Lasts.
Great organisations are built by great operators. Whether you're stepping into management for the first time or ready to take your leadership to the next level, the Maikai Sport Skills Academy's Business & Management programmes give you the qualifications, the tools, and the confidence to run things well — and to grow the kind of organisation that changes what's possible for your community.
Fully funded programmes across Business Administration, Project Management and Business Analysis.
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All programmes are fully funded through the Growth and Skills Levy.
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Grassroots and community organisations need great administrators, strong project managers, and people who can spot what's working and what isn't. These programmes cover all of that — and they're built to make your organisation more professional, more resilient, and better placed to grow.
- Run your organisation more efficiently and spend less time firefighting
- Deliver projects on time, on budget, and with real outcomes you can evidence
- Develop the management skills your team needs to step up and take on more responsibility
- Build the internal structure and processes that help you survive the tough periods
- Invest in your people's professional development and give them a reason to stay
When can I start?
Next Cohort: Late 2026
Applications are open now on a rolling basis. Submit your Expression of Interest anytime and we'll respond within 5 working days to confirm your place.
Are you eligible?
If most of these sound like you, you're ready to apply.
You are a contracted member of staff working at least 16 hours per week
You have lived in England for at least 3 years and spend at least 50% of your working hours working in England.
You are enrolled on your organisation's PAYE scheme
You can commit to completing 6 hours per week of OTJ learning. What is OTJ?
You have a Manager who can support your learning while on the programme. Who can act as your Line Manager for these programmes?
Ready to take the next step?
Applications are open now. Fully funded, first-come, first-served — learning starts late 2026.
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