Fundamentals of Financial Management Training Course

Module 1: Introduction to Financial Management

• The role and objectives of financial management
• An overview of the financial environment
• The relationship between finance and other business functions
• Ethical considerations in financial management
• Practical session: A discussion on a case study of a company's financial objectives and strategy

Module 2: Analyzing Financial Statements

• The components of the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
• The importance of financial statement analysis
• Calculating and interpreting key financial ratios
• The use of financial analysis for decision-making
• Practical session: A hands-on exercise on analyzing a company's financial statements

Module 3: The Time Value of Money

• The concept of present and future value
• The role of compounding and discounting
• Calculating net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR)
• The use of financial calculators and software
• Practical session: A hands-on exercise on calculating the value of a series of cash flows

Module 4: Financial Planning and Forecasting

• The importance of financial planning
• Creating a financial forecast and a budget
• The role of pro forma financial statements
• The use of sensitivity analysis
• Practical session: A group exercise on creating a financial forecast for a new business project

Module 5: Working Capital Management

• The definition and importance of working capital
• The management of inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
• The cash conversion cycle
• The role of short-term financing
• Practical session: A group exercise on how to improve a company's working capital

Module 6: Capital Budgeting and Investment Decisions

• The purpose of capital budgeting
• The use of NPV, IRR, and payback period
• The importance of risk analysis
• The role of a capital budget
• Practical session: A hands-on exercise on evaluating a capital budgeting project

Module 7: Cost of Capital and Capital Structure

• The definition of the cost of capital
• The cost of equity and the cost of debt
• Calculating the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
• The importance of an optimal capital structure
• Practical session: A hands-on exercise on calculating a company's WACC

Module 8: Financial Risk Management

• The key financial risks (e.g., credit, market, liquidity)
• The role of a risk management framework
• The use of hedging and derivatives
• The importance of internal controls
• Practical session: A group exercise on identifying and mitigating financial risks in a business

Module 9: Raising Capital and Corporate Governance

• An overview of different sources of finance
• The role of corporate governance
• The importance of ethical behavior and transparency
• The role of a board of directors
• Practical session: A group discussion on a case study of a company's corporate governance

Module 10: Capstone Project: Financial Analysis and Strategy

• A comprehensive review of all course modules
• Participants work on a full-scale financial project
• Analyzing a company's financial performance and developing a strategic plan
• Presenting their analysis and strategy
• Practical session: Finalizing and presenting a complete financial analysis and strategic plan to the group

Requirements:

·       Participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

·       Applicants must live up to Armstrong Global Institute admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free

2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.

4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.

5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Armstrong Global Training & Development Center Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.

2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.

3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.

2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.

3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor Made Courses

This training course can also be customized for your institution upon request for a minimum of 5 participants. You can have it conducted at our Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588 or Email training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer is arranged upon request and at extra cost. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@armstrongglobalinstitute.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254725012095 / +254724452588