Finance for Non-Finance Professionals Training Course

Overview

📘 Course Description

This course is specifically designed for professionals who do not have a background in finance but need to understand and interpret financial information as part of their job. It equips participants with a solid grounding in financial principles, budgeting, forecasting, financial statements, and decision-making. The course is hands-on and practical, using real-world examples to demystify key financial concepts and empower participants to make informed decisions.

🎯 Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Understand the fundamentals of financial and management accounting
Read, interpret, and analyze key financial statements
Use financial data for strategic and operational decision-making
Understand budgeting, forecasting, and cost control processes
Communicate more effectively with finance teams and stakeholders
Make sound investment and project decisions using financial tools

👥 Who Should Attend

Department Managers and Team Leaders
Engineers, Project Managers, HR, and Operations Professionals
Admin, Procurement, and IT Managers
Public Sector Officers and NGO Staff
Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners
Anyone without a finance background needing financial fluency

🧠 Training Format

Interactive instructor-led sessions
Group activities and financial simulations
Case studies and role plays
Excel-based financial tools and templates
Post-course assessment and certification

📅 5-Day Detailed Agenda with Time Breaks

📆 Day 1: Introduction to Finance & Key Concepts

Time	Topic
08:30–09:00	Registration & Icebreaker
09:00–10:30	What is Finance? Role in Business Decision-Making
10:30–10:45	☕ Coffee Break
10:45–12:15	Financial Terminology Demystified (Assets, Liabilities, etc.)
12:15–13:15	🍽️ Lunch
13:15–14:45	Financial Statements Overview (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow)
14:45–15:00	☕ Coffee Break
15:00–16:30	Understanding Accounting Principles (GAAP, Accrual, Matching)

📆 Day 2: Interpreting Financial Statements

Time	Topic
08:30–10:00	Balance Sheet Analysis – Assets, Liabilities, Equity
10:00–10:15	☕ Coffee Break
10:15–12:15	Income Statement (Profit & Loss) – Revenue vs. Costs
12:15–13:15	🍽️ Lunch
13:15–14:45	Cash Flow Statement – Cash vs. Profit
14:45–15:00	☕ Coffee Break
15:00–16:30	Financial Ratios & Performance Metrics (ROA, ROE, Liquidity)

📆 Day 3: Budgeting, Cost Control & Forecasting

Time	Topic
08:30–10:00	Budgeting Basics: Planning & Monitoring Expenditures
10:00–10:15	☕ Coffee Break
10:15–12:15	Budget Preparation Workshop
12:15–13:15	🍽️ Lunch
13:15–14:45	Forecasting Techniques and Variance Analysis
14:45–15:00	☕ Coffee Break
15:00–16:30	Cost Classifications: Fixed, Variable, Direct, Indirect

📆 Day 4: Financial Decision-Making Tools

Time	Topic
08:30–10:00	Break-Even Analysis and Contribution Margin
10:00–10:15	☕ Coffee Break
10:15–12:15	Capital Investment Appraisal: NPV, IRR, Payback Period
12:15–13:15	🍽️ Lunch
13:15–14:45	Risk and Sensitivity Analysis in Projects
14:45–15:00	☕ Coffee Break
15:00–16:30	Working Capital Management & Cash Flow Planning

📆 Day 5: Strategic Finance & Business Simulation

Time	Topic
08:30–10:00	Linking Finance to Strategy and KPIs
10:00–10:15	☕ Coffee Break
10:15–12:15	Financial Simulation Game – Run a Virtual Business
12:15–13:15	🍽️ Lunch
13:15–14:45	Group Presentations & Financial Decision Exercises
14:45–15:00	☕ Coffee Break
15:00–16:30	Final Q&A, Course Review, Certification Distribution

📂 Course Materials Provided

Finance Glossary for Non-Finance Professionals
Excel Budget & Forecast Templates
Case Studies & Worksheets
Business Simulation Tools
Certificate of Completion

Target audiences

Reservoir Engineers, Geologists

Finance for Non-Finance Professionals Training Course

$ 5,950

Course Features

Lecture 0
Quiz 0
Duration 5 days
Skill level All levels
Language English
Students 40
Assessments Yes

💼 Finance for Non-Finance