Short Learning Program

Finance for Non-Finance Managers

About This Course

A finance course can advance your career, even if finance is not your primary work function. The MANCOSA skillME Finance for Non-Finance Managers short learning programme (SLP) has been developed by industry experts to empower individuals whose primary job function falls outside the Finance Department of their organisation but who are required to understand financial fundamentals as part of their role.

The MANCOSA skillME Finance for Non-Finance Managers SLP is a high-impact, microlearning programme which covers:

Effective budgeting fundamentals
Financial forecasting
Cashflow management
Interpreting financial statements
Collecting and using financial data

What You Will Learn

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Admission and user requirements

Additional benefits

Frequently Asked Questions

What is finance?

This term refers to the management of financial resources and transactions within a business or organisation. It includes activities and responsibilities that ensure a company’s financial health and sustainability. Here are some key aspects you’ll learn about in our finance course for beginners:

Financial Management
Accounting
Budgeting
Analysis
Cash Flow Management
Investment and Financing
Risk Management
Compliance and Regulation
Reporting
Decision-Making

Effective financial practices are critical for the success and sustainability of a company. They ensure efficient resource management, minimising risk, and the organisation can pursue its strategic objectives while maintaining stability.

By doing a skillME finance short course, you’ll be ahead of the rest. The programme will empower you with the knowledge and skills you need to contribute to your department.

What are the Benefits of a Finance Short Course?

A finance beginner’s course offers several benefits, whether you want to enhance your career, gain financial knowledge for personal reasons, or simply explore a specific finance-related topic. Here are some of the key advantages:

Skill Enhancement: A finance course allows you to acquire or improve specific financial skills and knowledge. This can make you more competitive in the job market and more effective in your current role.
Time and Cost-effective: This short course is designed to provide concentrated, focused learning on a specific topic in a relatively short period. It’s a more time and cost-efficient way to gain knowledge.
Networking Opportunities: Short courses bring together like-minded professionals and learners. This can create opportunities to network, exchange ideas, and build connections.
Flexibility: Learn at your own pace and fit your studies into your existing schedule. This is particularly beneficial for working professionals.
Practical Knowledge: A finance short course focuses on practical, real-world applications of financial concepts, helping you develop skills you can apply immediately in your job or personal financial decision-making.
Personal Financial Management: If your interest is in managing your personal portfolio, a short course can provide you with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about investments, budgeting, saving, and debt management.
Lifelong Learning: A finance short course allows you to engage in lifelong learning, staying up-to-date with the latest financial trends, strategies, and technologies.Test the Waters: If you’re considering a career change or pursuing a more extensive finance-related education, studying finance can serve as a valuable introduction to the subject, helping you assess your level of interest and aptitude.

Certification

Upon successful completion of this SLP, students will receive an automatically generated Certificate of Completion backed by MANCOSA and issued through blockchain.

Blockchain certificates, can be easily shared with your network and are easily verified by employers and recruitment agencies.

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