Short Course

Finance for Non-Financial Managers

DURATION

This is a short professional programme delivered over 3 training days

FORMAT

Training delivered online or in hybrid format (online and classroom-based).
Comprehensive training manuals and resources included.
Interactive sessions with case studies and practical exercises.

CERTIFICATION

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Competence in
Finance for Non-Financial Managers.

ADMISSION

Minimum: Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
Recommended: A managerial, supervisory, or professional role with exposure to budgets or financial processes.
Proficiency in English is required, as training and assessments are conducted in English.

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ABOUT THIS COURSE

Finance for Non-Financial Managers is designed to give managers and professionals without a finance background the skills to understand and apply financial concepts in the workplace. The course provides practical tools to read, interpret, and use financial information for better decision- making and improved organisational performance.

TARGET AUDIENCE
  • Managers and supervisors with no formal finance background.
  • Professionals who need to understand budgets and financial reports.
  • Entrepreneurs and business owners managing their own finances.
  • Administrators and project leaders involved in financial decision-making.

Learning Outcomes & Key Topics

  • Understand financial terminology, concepts, and principles.
  • Analyse and interpret financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
  • Apply budgeting and forecasting techniques.
  • Use ratio analysis to evaluate financial performance.
  • Understand the time value of money and basic investment principles.
  • Monitor financial processes and identify early warning signs using variance analysis.
  • Appreciate ethical issues in finance and principles of accountability, cost efficiency, and value for money

  • Introduction to financial management and strategic planning

  • The financial management cycle and the role of managers

  • Accounting terminology and bookkeeping

  • Balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement

  • Budget preparation and management processes

  • Forecasting and cash flow projections

  • Ratio analysis and interpretation of financial data

  • Managing profit performance

  • Comparing investment opportunities

  • Financial reporting and auditing basics

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