This course equips small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with essential knowledge and tools to strengthen their foundations and access funding for growth and impact. It combines an introduction to good corporate governance with a practical guide to innovative finance options tailored to impact-oriented businesses.

Participants will learn the core principles, structures, and processes of SME governance—essential for effective management, accountability, and sustainable growth. The course also explores a variety of innovative financing mechanisms that reward social and economic impact, helping SMEs identify and leverage the right tools to support their business objectives. By the end of the course, participants will be better prepared to steer their enterprises toward resilient, responsible, and scalable operations.