Overview

If you’re a small business owner who wants to gain a better understanding of business finance, then the [course_title] course is perfect for you. In this comprehensive training course, our expert instructor will guide you through the key elements of a financial department, from financial reporting to budgeting and balance sheets.

Throughout the course, you will gain a basic understanding of accounting and bookkeeping principles and will familiarise with professional cost management techniques. You will learn all about profit and loss accounts, how to prepare a cash flow statement, general pricing and financing strategies, and much more.

On course completion, you will have a practical understanding of how to run the financial aspects of your business efficiently and will be familiar with professional accounting concepts.

Highlights of The Finance for Non-Financial Managers Course

Have a solid understanding of the role of the finance department
Be familiar with the rules and principles of financial reporting
Gain basic knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting
Know what is included in the balance sheet and how to create one
Learn what profit and loss accounts reveal about a business
Get step-by-step guidance on how to prepare a cash flow statement
Familiarise with the different approaches to budgeting
Develop extensive knowledge of cost management techniques

Course design

The course is delivered through our online learning platform, accessible through any internet-connected device. There are no formal deadlines or teaching schedules, meaning you are free to study the course at your own pace.

You are taught through a combination of

Online study materials
Mock exams
Multiple-choice assessment

Who is This Course for?

This comprehensive training course is ideal for small business owners who wish to gain an understanding of financial management principles and techniques. There are no specific entry requirements for this course, which can be studied on a full-time or part-time basis.

How is the course assessed?

To successfully complete the course you must pass an automated, multiple-choice assessment. The assessment is delivered through our online learning platform. You will receive the results of your assessment immediately upon completion.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Upon successful completion, you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised professional qualification and you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate at a cost of £9 and Hardcopy Certificate for £15.

Why study this course

Whether you’re an existing practitioner or aspiring professional, this course will enhance your expertise and boost your CV with key skills and an accredited qualification attesting to your knowledge.

The [course_title] is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16.

Career Path

On successful completion, learners will have the practical skills and knowledge to run the financial side of their business more efficiently, armed with professional tools and techniques.

Course Curriculum

2 sections
4 lectures
00:00:00 total length

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Finance for Non-Financial Managers

Module 01: Importance of Good Financial Information

00:10:00
Module 02: Financial Information Every Organisation Needs

00:05:00
Module 03: The Balance Sheet: Basic Summary of Value and Ownership

00:15:00
Module 04: Profit and Loss Accounts

00:10:00
Module 05: Cash Flow Statement

00:10:00
Module 06: Understanding Budget

00:10:00
Module 07: Pricing and Financing

00:15:00
Module 08: Cost Management

00:10:00
Module 09: Methods for Measuring Your Organisation’s Financial Performance

00:10:00
Module 10: Risk and Risk Management

00:30:00