Course Code: FNBN 101
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Finance for Non-finance Professional
Course Sector:
Finance, Accounting and Banking
Course Dates and Locations
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Date
Days
Location
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Enrollment
01
04 - 08 Aug 2025
5 Days
Barcelona, Spain
$4,950
02
08 - 12 Dec 2025
5 Days
Abu Dhabi, UAE
$4,250
Introduction
Training course introducion / brief

This training program empowers non-finance professionals with crucial financial management skills to drive impactful business decisions. By the end of the course, participants will confidently interpret financial data, make strategic decisions, and directly contribute to organizational profitability and growth.

Covering core topics like budgeting, financial performance analysis, cash flow management, and financial reporting, this program equips participants to apply practical financial techniques that improve control, boost efficiency, and elevate their role in decision-making within their teams and departments.

Course Objectives
At the end of the training course, participants will be able to

  • Understand the basics of financial management in a business context.
  • Read and interpret financial statements.
  • Differentiate between key financial documents: profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
  • Use budgeting and forecasting techniques effectively.
  • Apply basic budget management skills.
  • Identify methods for improving profitability.
  • Use financial ratios to evaluate the financial health of a business.
  • Understand cash flow management and the importance of working capital.
  • Recognize the role of financial management in enhancing organizational performance.

Course Audience
Who is this course for, and can benefit the most
  • Managers and team leaders in non-finance roles
  • Project managers and team supervisors
  • Marketing, operations, and HR professionals
  • Entrepreneurs and small business owners
  • Professionals seeking a better grasp of financial decision-making
Course Outline
The course aims and learning outcomes

Introduction to Financial Management

  • Basic principles of financial management
  • Understanding how accounting information flows through a business
  • Key finance terms and concepts made simple
  • Interactive elements: Practical scenarios, role-playing, and video examples

Understanding Financial Statements

Overview of the main financial statements:
  • Statement of Financial Position
  • Statement of Comprehensive Income
  • Statement of Cash Flows
  • How to interpret financial statements from a non-finance perspective
  • Group exercises on reading and understanding financial documents

Budgeting and Financial Planning
  • Introduction to budgeting and forecasting for non-financial roles
  • Budget management techniques: setting, tracking, and adjusting budgets
  • Practical methods for using budgets to manage resources
  • Group activities on creating and managing simple budgets

Key Financial Ratios for Non-Finance Professionals

  • Introduction to financial ratios: liquidity, operating, and profitability
  • How ratios provide insights into financial health
  • Simple ratio calculations and their relevance

Managing Cash Flow and Working Capital

  • The basics of cash flow management
  • Understanding the cash flow cycle and its impact on business operations
  • Tips for managing working capital effectively
  • Practical applications for cash flow management in day-to-day operations

Making Financial Decisions with Confidence

  • Using basic financial data to support decision-making
  • How financial management principles apply to business projects
  • Tools and techniques for increasing efficiency and managing risks
  • Real-world scenarios to apply learning in a safe environment

Performance Management and Cost Control

  • Introduction to performance management from a finance perspective
  • Techniques for tracking performance using financial indicators
  • Simple ways to control costs and improve efficiency

Practical Applications and Final Assessment

  • Hands-on exercises covering key concepts
  • Final assessment to reinforce learning

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Boost certificate of completion
BOOST's Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC” is always given to the delegates after completing the training course, and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%, besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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COURSE METHODOLOGY

Our Training programs are implemented by combining the participants' academic knowledge and practical practice (30% theoretical / 70% practical activities).

At The end of the training program, Participants are involved in practical workshop to show their skills in applying what they were trained for. A detailed report is submitted to each participant and the training department in the organization on the results of the participant's performance and the return on training. Our programs focus on exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations.

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